About
Shot Tracer is an award-winning golf video production platform that brings professional-grade ball flight tracking to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. Originally the first ball flight tracking app for smartphones, it has grown into a comprehensive ecosystem of consumer apps and enterprise solutions used by Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, and everyday content creators alike. The core Shot Tracer app automatically detects and traces ball flight, swing paths, and putts in recorded video, then lets users overlay stunning 3D course maps and custom visual effects. The PC and macOS versions add batch processing and advanced pro features for high-volume video editors. Shot Tracer AR takes things further with augmented reality tracer animations triggered by shot impact sound. Putt Vision provides precise break-line visualization to help coaches and content creators illustrate putting technique. For live broadcasting and streaming, Shot Tracer Live enables real-time ball flight tracking with simultaneous multi-platform streaming. On the business side, the Smart Tee product helps golf courses create new revenue streams and engaging on-course experiences. Shot Tracer is ideal for golf content creators on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, golf coaches, broadcast production teams, and golf course operators looking to modernize their offerings. Backed by professional golfers and industry investors, it is the go-to technology for visually compelling golf content at every budget level.
Key Features
- Automatic Ball Flight Tracking: Detects and traces ball flight paths in recorded golf videos without manual frame-by-frame editing, saving hours of post-production time.
- Swing & Putt Tracing: Overlays visual traces on swing motion and putting strokes to highlight technique and trajectory for coaching and content creation.
- 3D Course Map Overlays: Adds cinematic 3D course map graphics to videos, providing viewers a professional broadcast-quality visual context for each shot.
- Augmented Reality Mode (Shot Tracer AR): Creates eye-catching AR ball flight animations triggered by shot impact sound or manually, perfect for social media posts and reels.
- Live Ball Flight Tracking & Streaming: Shot Tracer Live delivers real-time ball flight tracing with simultaneous multi-platform streaming for broadcasters and live event coverage.
Use Cases
- Golf content creators on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram adding professional ball-flight traces and 3D overlays to their videos.
- Golf coaches using Putt Vision and swing tracing to visually demonstrate technique to students.
- Broadcast production teams at Golf Channel and the PGA Tour using Shot Tracer Live for real-time ball tracking during televised tournaments.
- Golf course operators using Smart Tee to create interactive, technology-driven experiences and new revenue streams for their facilities.
- Weekend golfers and vloggers creating cinematic, broadcast-quality golf videos to share on social media without professional equipment.
Pros
- Cross-Platform Availability: Available on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, making it accessible to a wide range of creators regardless of their preferred device.
- Professional & Consumer Use: Scales from weekend golf vloggers and TikTokers all the way up to PGA Tour and Golf Channel broadcast productions.
- Award-Winning & Industry-Validated: Voted Best Golf App by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and endorsed by legendary golfers like Greg Norman.
- B2B Revenue Solutions: Offers business tools like Smart Tee and live TV tracking that help golf courses and media companies create new revenue streams.
Cons
- Niche Use Case: Designed exclusively for golf content, limiting its utility to users outside of the golf industry or sport.
- Feature Disparity Between Platforms: App features vary between iOS, Android, PC, and macOS versions, which can be confusing and may require purchasing multiple versions.
- Paid Pricing: There is no permanently free tier mentioned, which may be a barrier for casual golfers or hobbyist creators on tight budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is Shot Tracer available on?
Shot Tracer is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Android, Windows PC, and macOS. Note that features vary between platforms, so check the specific version details before purchasing.
Does Shot Tracer work with live video or only recorded footage?
Shot Tracer primarily works with recorded video for post-production tracing. However, Shot Tracer Live is a separate solution that provides real-time ball flight tracking during live streaming events.
What is Shot Tracer AR and how is it different from the main app?
Shot Tracer AR creates augmented reality ball flight animations based on pre-set flight path simulations rather than actual ball tracking. It's designed for eye-catching social media content and can be triggered by shot impact sound or manually.
Can Shot Tracer be used for professional broadcast productions?
Yes. Shot Tracer offers B2B solutions specifically for live TV and streaming broadcasts, and is already used by Golf Channel and the PGA Tour for professional productions.
What is Putt Vision?
Putt Vision is a dedicated Shot Tracer app that visualizes the exact break line of a putt. It's useful for golf coaches integrating technology into lessons and for content creators demonstrating putting technique.
