SportTechie

Aug 13, 2018

Toptracer Now Tracks Practice Shots on the PGA Tour’s Driving Ranges

On The Open Championship’s driving range in July, Tiger Woods set up a tee shot, turned 45 degrees to the left, and blasted a drive straight into the water. Woods...

Feb 01, 2017

Topgolf Crush To Transform Safeco Field Into Tech-Oriented Golfing Experience

Topgolf will hold an event in Seattle combining golfing with the classic ballpark experience as “Topgolf Crush” comes to Safeco Field from Feb. 17-20. Golfers of any level can gather with their family and friends to experience a unique golf outing at the home of the Seattle Mariners. “You have the energy of the ballpark […]

Jun 15, 2016

Fox Bolsters U.S. Open Broadcast With More Technology

While many had different expectations of the 2015 U.S. Open, this year’s tournament is undergoing some technological upgrades. This will be the second year of Fox’s 12 year deal in covering the U.S. Open and after the loads of criticism thrown at them last year, they are ready to prove themselves. One of the first changes […]

May 26, 2016

Topgolf Acquires Protracer To Expand Broadcasting Capabilities with PGA Tour And LPGA

Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) is taking all the right shots. TEG recently acquired Protracer, the company that developed the first technology to track the flight of a golf ball, display its flight path and analyze each shot. With its proprietary software,Protracer claims to be the only technology which, “actively tracks all ball flight paths across an […]