- Partnership between BMW and TrackMan enters its second season.
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Global digital golf tournament, in which amateurs can
compete against the best players in the world, becomes more
compact and even more interesting. -
From 1st June to 30th September, a TrackMan allows anyone
anywhere, and at any time, to enter the competition, which
features a prize purse of 100,000 US dollars, in three categories. - New monthly prize categories.
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The best amateurs will each receive two week passes for the
2020 Ryder Cup with Worldwide Partner BMW.
Munich. Last season, around 5,400 golfers across the globe got
involved in the first ever BMW TrackMan Open. As a result of the
huge success of this innovative format, which anchors golf more
firmly in the digital age and among a younger target audience, the
partnership was extended. This year, BMW and TrackMan, manufacturer
of a compact device for data analysis and evaluating golf shots,
will once again enable any amateur or pro around the world to take
part in the BMW TrackMan Open in real time, and to take on the best
players on the planet.
“The cooperation between BMW and TrackMan on the development of the
digital golf tournament BMW TrackMan Open was a resounding success
last year, which highlighted the technological leadership of both
companies in their segment,” said Jörn Plinke, Head of BMW Golfsport
Marketing. “We managed to expand the global BMW Golfsport commitment
with a young, digital, future-oriented format, which we are continuing
and developing further in the current season. We are confident that
the 2019 BMW TrackMan Open will enjoy another excellent reception and
we wish everyone taking part plenty of fun and success with the
innovative integration of training and competition.”
The TrackMan is – usually, on the driving range – placed behind the
player and, using camera shots and radar technology, accurately
records such data as distance, club head speed and attack angle for
each golf shot. As such, it is a valuable analysis and training tool.
To enter the BMW TrackMan Open, participants must simply run the
“TrackMan Combine Test” – which comprises 60 shots to ten virtual
targets. Depending on the accuracy of the shots, a total score of
between 0 and 100 points is calculated and transferred to a live
leader board. The competition is open to anyone interested, anywhere
in the world, and is held in three classes: one competition for women
only, an open category, and a target prize, in which only a certain
distance will be classified each month.
“We are very excited to start the second year of the BMW TrackMan
Open. It provides golfers at all skill levels around the world with
the opportunity to practice with a purpose,” said Klaus
Eldrup-Jørgensen, CEO and Co-Founder of TrackMan. “This year’s
addition, the new target prize will broaden the potential winners
circle significantly. With our shared passion for innovation and
technology, we couldn’t have chosen a better partner than BMW for this project.”
The overall winners of the 2019 BMW TrackMan Open will receive US$
50,000 (Open category) or US$ 20,000 (Women), the best amateurs will
each receive two week passes for the 2020 Ryder Cup.
For more information and the leader boards, see
www.bmwtrackmanopen.com. Furthermore, reports on the
tournament will be featured on the social media channels of BMW
Golfsport and TrackMan, with the hashtags #bmwtrackmanopen and #DRIVENBYPASSION.