A golf simulator is a system that allows golf to be played on a virtually or digitally simulated golf course. Typically, a life-like digital rendering of a golf course is projected onto a screen and a ball (yes real golf ball) is hit onto the screen. The physics of the moving ball is captured by sensors (light based, photometric or radar) and converted to a digital flight of a ball and is projected onto the screen.
Yes you can use your own clubs and balls. If it is a commercial location, please check with the operator. If you use your own clubs, ensure that it is thoroughly cleaned, if you use your own golf balls, ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned and do not have any rough edges, nicks, cuts etc. We do recommend that you use new golf balls.
Yes and No. A golf launch monitor is a device that is able to provide data on the flight of a ball like distance, swing speed, ball speed smash factor etc. The quality and number of data points available vary significantly based on the price point. Some launch monitors are able to work with golf simulation software to provide a complete golf simulator solution. A launch monitor on its own does not allow you to play a virtual round on a golf course. For that you need the golf simulation software.
All the high end models of golf launch monitors from brands like Flightscope, Foresight, Trackman are compatible with some simulation software. Expect to spend upwards of USD$10,000 on these launch monitors. At the lower end of the spectrum are brands like Skytrak, Mevo+, Ernest Sports. Expect to spend about USD $2,000-$3,000 on these. Additionally you will have to pay for the golf simulation software.
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