How Do Golf Simulators Work?

A golf simulator allows you to practice and play golf inside on a digitally replicated golf course. It is a computerized golf setting created to closely duplicate the real game, giving you data and analysis on all aspects of your golf swing, helping you understand your weakness, and enhancing your golf skills without having to be on an actual course.  All of this data is simultaneously accompanied by a video of your swing to provide instant feedback.

Golf simulators are composed of hardware such as cameras, radars, optical sensors, projectors, displays, realistic hitting mats, netting, and more.  They also consist of software that takes the measured parameters such as ball speed, club speed, spin, launch angle, and so on.  So how do indoor golf simulators work and how do you use a golf simulator?  Golf simulators are very popular among golf enthusiasts and are extremely user-friendly. With the use of TrackMan, the industry leader in club and ball data and analysis, the process involves gathering information about the shot and swing, analyzing the ball and club data, and providing the results.  In short, playing golf on a golf simulator is incredibly similar to playing golf on an actual course.

First, you must step on the hitting mat in front of the screen. The screen will display an exact replica of a golf course or a golf range. All you have to do is face the screen, place your ball in the designated hitting spot, and take your swing. You use real golf clubs and real golf balls. TrackMan will track the flight of the ball and calculate every detail of your swing.

As soon as the ball leaves the impact zone, the simulator will then analyze all of data produced from your shot. This includes ball speed, spin, angle, and many other parameters.

After the launch monitor reviews the data, the golf simulator will determine precisely where your ball should land and display your shot on the screen.  You can work on your game in their “Combine.”  TrackMan will give you a score of zero to 100 on how well you’ve performed so you can see where your weaknesses are.  A golf simulator will often provide a variety of data points in addition to the outcome of your stroke to give you a more complete picture of your performance. The simulator then takes you to your following shot until you have completed the hole.

While golf simulators are effective at analyzing your shot and swing, they are also designed to analyze your putting game.  One of the most crucial components of the game is putting, thus it’s a good thing that golf simulators have sensors to ensure the same accuracy in both your putting stroke and the simulation of your putt’s results.

If you’re here, then you’re already looking for a solution to the times when a regular game of golf just won’t do. Here are some of the various benefits golf simulators offer.

• Play golf in any weather condition, at any time–day or night. Simulators give you the freedom to golf year-round, rain or shine.
• Golf an epic, famous course. You have the chance to golf on courses that you wouldn’t have the opportunity to play in real life. (Or just don’t have the time to get to!)
• Tee time is on your time. A golf simulator allows you to play a round of golf at any time of the day and at your own pace.
• Receive instant feedback. After every shot, you receive instant data and analysis that help you improve your next swing and get you in a winning position.
• Save time. With a golf simulator, you can use your time as you want, and you don’t have to play a full 18 holes.

Now that you know how golf simulators work, travel to your local indoor golf facility to take advantage of all its features.

At Swing Loose Golf, you can take your golfing skills to new levels. You will be escorted to your own golf bay and hit into your own movie theater-size screen so you may utilize TrackMan’s tools to raise your game. Book an appointment and try out our golf simulator today!