Today I was browsing around and I found that the brains behind golf.com asked all of their Twitter followers a pretty interesting and important question: “Does anyone think that equipment news/features could enhance TV coverage of golf events?” Apparently the responses that came in ranged from No way, as it’d interfere with the play, to absolutely as it’d enhance the sport greatly. That got us here at GolfToImpress thinking, and we’re inclined to agree with the “YES” side of the debate.
Equipment Changes Everything
When it comes to golf, more than almost any other sport, the equipment that the players are using makes a huge amount of difference to the way they strike the ball, the way they play a course, the outcome of their scores and yes, their sponsorships. The great thing about golf equipment is, while us amateur players might not be able to get our hands on the exact equipment they are playing, we can come really, really close depending on how much money we decide to spend. The ability to see exactly who is playing what, as they are playing it, would greatly enhance the golf tournament watching experience.
Real-Time Equipment Highlights?
Imagine being able to see a little graphic at the bottom of the screen when each player was hitting that told what club they were using, the brand, the shaft, the loft and even the different tweaks they had on it. Imagine being able to know exactly what ball, driver or putter was being used to win a championship for each different player. How would this be a negative thing in the game at all?
What Do You Think?
The bottom line is, it’s an extremely interesting question that needs more answers. What do you all think? Should major golf broadcasts be spiced up and include gear and equipment news and updates while they play? What is your opinion? Sound off…
