Will 3D TV change the face of GCA for the better?

[Jud_T]

I've been watching the Masters coverage at a friend's house on his new 60" 3-D television.  The elevation change and fairway and green contours are shocking compared to the regular television coverage for those who haven't been to Augusta (like an idiot I've turned down tickets twice due to work commitments).  Granted they only had 3 holes of the par 3 tourney and 15-18 of the main course, and who knows if the technology will take off (it's a bit disorienting sitting there with the fancy glasses on).  But for the sake of argument let's assume it does.  I contend that when/if all televised golf is broadcast with this technology that ground contours and elevation changes will have as much or more of an impact on the viewing public than lush green conditions and blindingly white bunkers do with the current technology.  Thoughts?  Which courses that are currently lauded would likely plummet down the ratings as a result?  Which will get more attention? Would tournaments gravitate to different venues as a result?

[Jim Nelson]

While watching the Masters the last few days, I noticed the elevation change much more than in previous years and mentioned it to a friend. He remarked that they are broadcasting in 3-d.  It appears that the enhanced broadcast changes the look even if you don't have a 3-d TV. Like most who have never been there, I did not appreciate the roll of the land, but certainly have a better feel for it now.

[John Kavanaugh]

Chambers bay should do very well.

[Kalen Braley]

I've got a few buddies at work who have the new 3-D TVs. And while they say its cool to watch a movie or a couple of shows, over the long run (ie several hours) it gives them a headache. 

So extended coverage on Masters Sunday for 5 hours could be a tad bit too much.

[Dan Byrnes]

I have. 3d tv in my basement my kids use.  Are all the rounds in 3d?  I assume I need to where the glass to see the 3d?

Thanks
Dan

[Jud_T]

Dan,

Just the last 2 hours of coverage are in 3D and it's just the last 4 holes and is different than the network coverage.  They only have a few cameras so it's not as good for watching the tournament but it's FANTASTIC for seeing the architecture.  And yes, you need the glasses.

[Dan Herrmann]

Agree 100% - it's amazingly beautiful.  And headache free

[Tim_Cronin]

While watching the Masters the last few days, I noticed the elevation change much more than in previous years and mentioned it to a friend. He remarked that they are broadcasting in 3-d.  It appears that the enhanced broadcast changes the look even if you don't have a 3-d TV. Like most who have never been there, I did not appreciate the roll of the land, but certainly have a better feel for it now.

Even HD brings out the elevation changes, partly because the color palette and of HD is wider than NTSC color, which is 1953 technology. And CBS broadcasts HD in 1080i, better for detail than 720p, which ESPN uses. (1080p would be the best, but has too much information for broadcast TV's bandwidth.)