Golfers love to golf. Period. I know it, you know it; we all know it. Rain or shine, cold or hot, if you love the game of golf, it's always on your mind. Of course, in the spring and summer months, that generally means you want to be out in the fresh air with your golf bag strapped on a cart, rumbling down a fairway in pursuit of your next great shot. But when the weather isn't so great - ... [ Read More ]
Golf Simulator
Can the Garmin Approach R10 keep up with the Bushnell Launch Pro? [TESTED]
Let me be clear right up front: I really love the Bushnell Launch Pro. Even at the standard $3000 (you can also get the ball-data-only for $1999 as well), this launch monitor continually amazes me with how well it tracks the golf ball, how little it misses, and how easy it is to work with. If you are looking for one of the best options to put at the heart of your simulator setup, it's hard to go ... [ Read More ]
Garmin Approach R10 gets far more accurate with Titleist RCT balls [TESTED]
A little while back, Titleist launched the new RCT ball that is built for better radar-based tracking. We decided to give these balls a shot with the Garmin Approach R10, since Garmin has added support for the radar-specific golf balls. The question many of you are likely wondering, however, is pretty clear: do these rather-expensive balls actually help the R10 be more accurate? And after some ... [ Read More ]
The Chip Caddie is a small, fun golf simulator with a short game focus
When you think of a golf simulator, a few things likely come to mind. High ceilings, large rooms, and purpose-built spaces that can accommodate an indoor golfing experience. While many of us (me included) can't fit a full-blown simulator in our home, there's a new player in the golf simulator game that is attempting to bridge the gap and get people playing golf indoors regardless of their space ... [ Read More ]
This net and screen look perfect for a simple, affordable golf simulator setup
Sure, we have a nice, large hitting bay in the office here at Proof Golf (we wouldn't be much of a content creator focused on golf simulators without one, would we?), but I always have eyes on smaller, simpler setups as well. My beginnings with golf simulators dictates that I keep sights on affordable, nimble setups to help others also get started on their journey. And this net at Amazon has me ... [ Read More ]
Tiger and Timberlake open “T-Squared” NYC sports bar equipped with golf simulators
A brand-new sports bar has made its grand entrance in New York City with a bit of urban golf flair. In addition to a bowling alley, plenty of food options, and a bunch of TVs, "T-Squared Social" also has four Full Swing simulators. This massive 22,000 square-foot arena, covering an entire city block, celebrated its opening on September 20, just in time for the Ryder Cup. But this isn't just ... [ Read More ]
Bushnell Launch Pro vs. Uneekor EYE MINI: why we’re making the switch
The world of launch monitors and home golf simulators is growing by the day, and that means more options are becoming available to the average consumer looking to either start a full simulator setup or simply have a tool at their side when making a regular trip to the driving range. From $500 options to $25,000 beasts, there's a little something for everyone in the market. But there are two ... [ Read More ]
The new ProTee VX golf simulator is now shipping to customers
Perhaps one of the most anticipated pieces of hardware from the PGA Show 2023 - the ProTee VX Launch Monitor - is finally available and already shipping to those who pre-ordered. Additionally, according to the company's website, new orders are being shipped within 2 weeks of purchase. As far as new launch monitors go, that's a decent lead time and the VX is a device that is priced aggressively ... [ Read More ]
GS Pro leagues and tours have taken simulator golf to the next level for me
I'm pretty addicted to golf, and I'd be willing to bet that if you are on this website, you likely are too. It's a wildly-gripping game we love and play, appealing at the same time to the one striking it well and the one struggling to find their swing. Whether you are new to the game or have been at it for years, there's an allure to golf that supersedes any other competitive sport or game I've ... [ Read More ]
Don’t miss out on up to $3000 off across all Uneekor golf simulator hardware
Ending summer with an absolute bang, Uneekor is offering a wide variety of savings across their entire portfolio of golf simulator and launch monitor hardware. In case you aren't familiar, Uneekor has a broad catalog of launch monitors that range from the $4500 EYE Mini to the high-end EYE XO2 that runs a staggering $14,000. Each of their systems are state of the art and work with most of the ... [ Read More ]
This hideaway, foldable golf simulator bay is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen
Golf simulation is a tricky thing. On one hand, the amount of money you save by playing in your own setup does probably add up to legit savings; but on the other, it can cost a lot of money to get started. We're prepping some videos on at-home setups that don't break the bank, but if you want an immersive, fantastic golf simulator experience, that all generally costs a good chunk of ... [ Read More ]
How to play the 2023 US Open at LA Country Club right from home on a golf simulator
This week, all eyes are on Los Angeles as the 2023 US Open descends on the City of Angels. All the big guns will be there and this will be the first cross-tour event since the news broke about the PGA Tour and LIV/PIF announcing the merger between the two. While there will undoubtedly be discussion around those dynamics over the next few days, what's far more interesting is to look at the course ... [ Read More ]
Here’s our entire golf simulator setup at Proof Golf HQ [VIDEO]
While Proof Golf is all about golf on and off the course, one of our favorite modes of play is definitely in the simulator. But our setup didn't come about overnight: it took time, testing and research to compile all the various pieces and requirements needed to make a great golf simulator setup. I've already talked about what my early setups looked like with nets and mats out in the driveway, ... [ Read More ]
My favorite indoor and outdoor nets for practice and golf simulators
Golf nets are an absolute necessity if you want to practice enough to actually improve at golf. Sure, I know we have a full simulator bay here at Proof Golf and hitting golf balls on a regular basis is par for the course, but I'm not kidding when I say a few hundred bucks can legitimately make the difference in you staying at your current skill level and dropping multiple strokes off your ... [ Read More ]