In 2011, You Can Watch Golf in 3D on Television

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem announced today a new strategic partnership with Sony that commits the PGA Tour to broadcasting its events on television with 3D technology by 2011.  The announcement was made at a press conference this morning to go over a slew of topics.

The work on making this come to fruition will begin at the 2010 Sony Open in a few weeks' time.  Sony will shoot the event in 3D for analysis and study.

"We believe that 3D has the potential to put the fan right in the center of the action and make our telecasts even more exciting and engaging," Finchem said.

The drive to adopt high definition technology and programming was largely driven by sports viewer.  Golf and hockey in particular were sports the benefited tremendously from the upgrade in picture quality and viewer experience.  Would seem to stand that 3D would be no different.

 A variety of TV sets are also being sold that are deemed 3D-ready, which will allow consumers to upgrade their TVs to 3D broadcasting with separate equipment.  Yes, you will need to wear 3D glasses, but who cares?

Some of the first 3D televisions that do not require any kind of glasses are hitting the market now, including this 42" model from Philips that retails for about $9000 currently.  This video gives a bit of a demo.  Wow.