The 8 Best Golf Simulators

This wiki has been updated 24 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Rain, work, and family. These are the three biggest obstacles standing in the way of improving your golf game. Luckily, you can develop all the skills you need right from home with one of these simulators, as they let you play virtual rounds or hit the driving range, all while providing valuable feedback on your swing. Now you never have to go another miserable day without hitting the links. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 24 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Rain, work, and family. These are the three biggest obstacles standing in the way of improving your golf game. Luckily, you can develop all the skills you need right from home with one of these simulators, as they let you play virtual rounds or hit the driving range, all while providing valuable feedback on your swing. Now you never have to go another miserable day without hitting the links. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Rapsodo R-Motion

You may never get to play Pinehurst in person, but the Rapsodo R-Motion (appx. $200) brings it to you, along with 14 other courses. Simply install the software, attach the sensors to your clubs, and swing away — the computer will analyze your stroke and tell you where your ball landed.

No projector needed
Gives feedback on club head position
Can repeat individual shots

2. Tittle X Trugolf E6

Tittle X Trugolf E6 (appx. $169) uses a short stick, allowing you to practice in tight spaces without breaking any priceless vases in the process. You can use your own clubs, if you prefer, and your little ones can even play along with the kids' safety stick.

Can customize course environment
Tracks distances accurately
Driving range feature

3. Skytrak Launch Monitor

Add some distance to your drives with the Skytrak Launch Monitor (around $1995). Not only will it measure variables like launch angle, spin rates, and more, but it will track them over time, allowing you to see what areas have shown the most improvement — and which ones still need work.

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Useful warmup tool
Several paid add-ons also available

4. OptiShot 2

You can use either foam or real balls with the OptiShot 2 (about $279), but you'll need a computer, an HDTV or projector, and plenty of room. You'll also have to remove any sources of infrared light, lest they interfere with the 16 high-speed, 48-MHz sensors that the system uses.

Works on both macs and pcs
Can buy individual course maps
Inaccurate putting simulator

5. PhiGolf Swing Trainer

There's a ten-gram portable sensor on the PhiGolf Swing Trainer (around $250) that you can attach to your own clubs or place on the included trainer club, and it tracks your swing path, tempo, and more. You can then check your progress on your phone in 3-D using the companion app.

Connects via bluetooth or hdmi
Approach-shot practice mode
Can play 3 to 18 holes

6. Protee Ultimate

If you're supremely dedicated to shaving strokes off your game, the Protee Ultimate (around $9195) comes with a built-in plush sensor, TGC software, and over a hundred thousand courses preloaded. The HD screen can handle real balls, and the two rubber mats keep them in place well.

Supports online play
High-speed camera included
Incredibly expensive

7. JoyPutt Smart

You drive for show, but putt for dough. If you want to put that maxim to the test, the JoyPutt Smart (appx. $377) can help improve your short game, as it lets you practice on greens of five different speeds. You can work on both gimmes and longer shots of 20+ meters.

Skins play feature
Accurate to fractions of a meter
Need both a pc and monitor

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8. P3Proswing Ultimate

The P3Proswing Ultimate (around $3399) is a complete turnkey setup, with an HP computer, BenQ ST projector, and a 108" x 96" impact screen included. It comes with the company's software, but can also be formulated to use OptiShot, Personal Pro, and any number of other programs.

Works as a home theater system too
65 sensors in 3-piece mat
Limited amount of playable courses

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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