US EditionSpidercam brings golf's oldest major into the modern world
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF COURSE, JUL 17 – The R&A invested £300,000 ($400,000) in Spidercam to provide unique aerial views of the 18th green, enhancing broadcast coverage at the British Open.
- On Thursday, Spidercam debuted at Royal Portrush, introducing the sport’s oldest major to modern aerial coverage.
- The R&A funded Spidercam’s installation at Royal Portrush, highlighting its pioneering use and investment cost of 300,000 pounds .
- Installed on four 25-meter pylons, Spidercam is suspended above the 18th green at Royal Portrush, enabled by the lack of a clubhouse.
- According to the Guardian newspaper, players noted no issues, while Nicolai Hojgaard said `I didn’t notice Spidercam.`
- Future coverage will blend Spidercam with traditional cameras, plane cameras, aerial drones and bunker cameras to deepen TV coverage.
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Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world
The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.
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The oldest golf championship has taken a step towards modernity using a technological element that the organizers of the British Open hope will bring to life one of the most historic tournaments.
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