Can Golf Simulators Improve Your Game?

As a golf enthusiast I have spent some time looking at many different golf simulators available today. Some are reasonably priced while others are extremely expensive. It appears that a big jump in spend comes from the inclusion of a projector which makes the experience so much more realistic. Others have more advanced software that will allow you to evaluate and custom fit each individual club in your bag right through to the putter!
 

Originally golf simulators required large expensive equipment that was out of reach for the average home user. Over the last few years with advancement in sensors and computing technology they have become smaller in size and more affordable every year. With lower pricing more and more golfers are opting to set up simulators in their homes.

People around the world living in areas where golf is impossible to play due to winter conditions are keeping their golf swings grooved through the use of golf simulators. Not only can you play on some of the most famous golf courses in the world but you can invite your friends around and challenge them to win the US open for a fun and social evening. Most simulators come with a few golf courses loaded and optionally you can purchase additional courses for a moderate fee.

Some of the more upmarket devices come with swing and club evaluation. We have started to see some of the major golf club manufacturers using advanced golf simulation to aid fitting and selling new equipment. Local golf professionals have also jumped on the bandwagon using advanced simulators to demonstrate swing errors aiding their customers visually, with the golfer being able to compare his swing to other top players who are the same height and have similar swing characteristics.

The question remains, however, how accurate are modern simulators? To find out we have to visit the driving range with a simulator set up. We can literally hit the ball and visually check for distances to compare with the simulators results. So far, some of the cheaper units are fairly inaccurate and would suit people with smaller budgets for entertainment use only. The more expensive units are fairly impressive with surprisingly accurate readings. Measurements include spin rates, angles of attack, backspin and topspin generated.

In conclusion I would say every golfer would have hours of fun and most likely improve their golf games with the readings and information gathered. The only negative for home use is the need for a large enough space to set everything up. It is recommended to make an area available in your home and leave the unit permanently set up to avoid spending time re-calibrating the machine each time you want to use it.

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