See how TrackMan™ was used during broadcasting at The 2008 US Open

For the first time in USGA history, player launch and trajectory data was captured during competition at the 2008 US OPEN. While 2008 represents the third consecutive year that ISG's TrackMan™ Tour System was used during all three practice rounds of the US OPEN for measuring competitor tee shots, it is the first time that any technology was used by the USGA to measure player launch and trajectory data during live competition.

The purpose was for the USGA to acquire accurate ball flight and club presentation data for the world's top players. The captured data will be used by the USGA to update testing conditions based on demonstrated performance capabilities of top players and for historical reference. Capturing data during practice rounds and competition will also enable the USGA to observe performance differences, if any, between practice and competition.