Trackman and EA Sports PGA Tour?

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Anyone understand exactly what Trackman is providing to the new EA game?

[JackedUpSwing]

When you hit a shot you'll probably get a little box on the screen with launch angle, ball speed, etc. Will make it more like a TV broadcast like toptracer stats. My guess anyways

[Dax]

It is tough to say from the press release that is for sure. This is the wording from TM’s press release:

“TrackMan technology feeds into the ShotLink® powered by CDW system that the real-world PGA TOUR uses to enhance the broadcasting experience. As part of the agreement between EA and the PGA TOUR, ShotLink® will be the provider of on-course data for the new game, helping provide enhanced PGA TOUR golfer authenticity to create an ultra-realistic experience for EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™. TrackMan’s measurement data will allow EA’s game designers to perfect gameplay and numerous stats throughout the game, such as club tuning.”

not sure if it is anything more, but if it was also their graphics and gaming engine that would be interesting, but I don’t believe it will include this.

[Dubbs]

Trackman is providing tour statistics along with the ball characteristics in a game. So if you choose Bryson, you will out-drive a competitor for example, Adam Scott. Apparently the game will be more realistic in the sense that certain tour players specialized or are better in certain parts of the game. As far as ball characteristics, the ball will fly less or a certain way in weather conditions.