While we've not been lucky enough to get our hands on the awesome, new Garmin R50 launch monitor, there are quite a few indoor golf-related YouTubers that have taken it for a spin. And after each of them has tried it out, the resulting consensus seems clear: the Garmin R50 is legit, accurate, and a bit of a game changer for the right person. We talked about it already in our original post when ... [ Read More ]
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Behold, the new Garmin R50 golf simulator is here to show the world how it’s done
Well, I didn't have this on my bingo card this week. Did you? The long-rumored Garmin R50 all of the sudden became a reality yesterday, and I haven't been able to stop watching every single video I can about this new golf simulator/launch monitor since I heard the news. I knew Garmin was working on the R50 and that it would be way more capable than the R10, but I doubt anyone other than those ... [ Read More ]
Dangerous heat doesn’t mean your golf game needs to stop
Holy moly it's hot outside today. In a heat wave we knew was coming, there's little you can do besides hunker down inside and wait it out. When it's 93° out and the weather apps all say (rightly so) that it feels like 101°, the last thing many of us want to do is trudge out to the golf course and try to get in 18 holes or hit the range. But what if you were in the middle of a swing ... [ Read More ]
Why you should consider a private golf simulator membership
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 ]
Proof Golf Club Elizabethtown is now open for business
It's an exciting time here at Proof Golf as we now have our first physical location open and ready to begin accepting memberships! From the beginning with Proof Golf, we've wanted to foster a community around simulator golf and having physical locations is definitely part of that plan. While we get excited about simulator golf in all shapes and forms, the version of it that is most compelling to ... [ Read More ]
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 ]
Yes, you can bend your left (lead) arm in the golf swing and still flush it
If you happen to have been following along on all our short form video channels (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, X), you know that I've been working on completely overhauling my swing. Coming from years and years of studying the Single Plane Swing of Moe Norman (taught in rigorous detail by Todd Graves), this change is a fundamentally big one for me. The Easiest Swing (based on teachings from Brian ... [ 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 ]
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 ]
Yes, you can measure putting with the Garmin Approach R10
Of the options out there for a golf simulator launch monitor, the Garmin Approach R10 is always in the conversation thanks to its simplicity and affordability. The Approach R10 retails for $599 and is on sale a lot of times. As I'm writing this right now, actually, you can snag the R10 for as little as $549 at multiple retailers. At that price, you can understand this single-radar launch ... [ 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 ]
Why the versatile Garmin Approach R10 is a great intro to golf simulators [VIDEO]
The Garmin Approach R10 is without doubt the most affordable way to get into the launch monitor and golf simulator game. While it isn't perfect and it definitely has its limitations, the R10 manages to get nearly all of the golf simulator experience to users on a wildly-low budget and is far more capable than you'd expect from a device with a sub-$600 price tag. What the Garmin Approach R10 ... [ 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 ]
Michael Block continues to wow the crowds with a recovery shot off a bridge to save par
And the legend continues to grow. As I write this, Michael Block is not smashing it today in his first round at the Charles Schwab Challenge, sitting at +5 through 14 holes. But that doesn't mean his round has been without some magic. With a driver that's been a bit unwieldy thus far, the consensus is that Block is likely a bit physically and mentally fatigued from the week he's had. Let's not ... [ Read More ]
Michael Block’s PGA Championship run is everything I love about golf
Sunday afternoon was an absolute delight for me. While I was interested to see who would pull out the eventual victory between LIV's Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland, and a surging Scotty Scheffler, what I really wanted to see more of was Michael Block's final round. And I don't think I was even close to being alone in that desire. If you are reading this post, I have to imagine you know at ... [ Read More ]
SkyTrack Plus: take your game to the next level with the long-awaited sequel
Years in the future may look back and see 2023 as the beginning of the golf launch monitor wars and though the years following could very well be even more packed with new hardware, it sure feels like this segment is really coming into it's own not even half way through the calendar year. Following in the footsteps of the Rapsodo MLM2Pro, the recently launched Uneekor Eye Mini, and the ... [ Read More ]