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If you are into golf and augmented reality, then you will be pleased to hear that the PGA Tour has acquired a minority equity stake in Quintar. The AR startup company will serve as the Tour’s AR developer through 2024. The Tour and Quintar first collaborated during the 2021 FedEx Cup Playoffs and, according to SportTechie, the AR features will expand to 10 events this season. Fans attending any of the 10 will be able to access ShotLink data and 3D models of the greens for select holes through the mobile app.
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