How staircase encounter led to PGA AR shot tracing

Drone-enabled shot tracing has given fans instant understanding of a golf ball's flight path, speed and direction.

It has revolutionised the sports' coverage, but it all started with a simple conversation.

“In October 23. Alex and I happened to pass each other on the staircase at PGA global home. And Alex was like, ‘Do you think you could track from [a drone]?’ We were foolish enough to say, ‘Yeah, sure,’” recalled James Japhet, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder, Bolt6.

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