​This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. sat down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney. In their conversation, Freeney, who is set to compete in this weekend’s American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, which is being broadcast on NBC and Peacock, discussed his excitement for the tournament, his collaboration with Performance Golf, and the mindset that helped him rack up sacks during his illustrious career.
Freeney shared how he connected with Performance Golf and highlighted the innovative work they are doing. He explained that the app, PG1, uses artificial intelligence to scan a golfer’s swing and pinpoint the exact root flaw holding them back. “So, going into this event, it’s like having them behind you, supporting you with their technology,” Freeney said. “AI is taking over now. I can place my phone behind me, and it can analyze my swing and tell me, without a coach, what I am doing wrong. The AI becomes my coach, showing me what to fix and then sending me a video that demonstrates how to address that issue. It’s been a solid journey, and I believe it will benefit me as I prepare for the American Century Championship.”
Reflecting on his NFL career against the Kansas City Chiefs, Freeney noted that he accumulated 4 sacks and 17 combined tackles in several regular-season meetings. Over 16 seasons, he amassed 125.5 career sacks, and he revealed that his favorite sack was the one that swung the outcome of a tight game. “For me, the sacks are what matter most now; they all matter, but when you can close out a game with a sack, there’s no better feeling,” Freeney explained. “It’s very similar to basketball. You’ve got the ball in your hands, the clock is winding down—three, two, one—and you let it fly, winning it for your team. It’s a sensation you often see in NCAA basketball championship games. That’s the vibe you get when you get a sack on a quarterback who’s trying to drive for a score. If you sack him, force a fumble, recover it, and ultimately win, that’s the moment you live for.”
Performance Golf’s PG1 is an AI-powered app designed to analyze your swing, identify the exact root flaw, and guide you on what to work on. Fans watching the American Century Championship from home can experience the same technology for free with a 30-day trial. Freeney’s remarks underscore how AI-driven analytics and real-time feedback can translate into tangible on-field improvements, whether in the heat of a playoff punch or during a weekend golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.