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 ]
How to watch the 2023 Open Championship live right now
The world's best in golf are already on the course, showing off their mastery at the 2023 Open Championship, hosted at Royal Liverpool this week. For fans intending to watch from the comfort of their homes, extensive coverage will be made available on TV and online. Here's your comprehensive guide to catching every moment of the Open Championship on TV. Where to Tune in on TV TV coverage for ... [ 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 ]
Where to watch the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club
We've been talking about it for a while now, but the day is finally here: the 2023 US Open has finally started and that means television coverage is also taking shape. Unlike 1-3 hour events from the football, baseball or basketball worlds, we all know that televising a golf tournament is a Goliath undertaking as they last for hours throughout the day. Depending on the tournament and the clout ... [ 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 ]
US Open: PGA Tour versus LIV dynamic in a post-merger world
There's no way around it: the news that broke this week about the merger of the PGA Tour and PIF shook the golf world to its core. Though the headlines are all about the PGA Tour and LIV Golf coming together, the more accurate description involves the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the PIF (the money behind LIV Golf) actually coming under a singular entity. At the end of the day, however, the ... [ Read More ]
The new SkyTrak+ is now available for purchase and shipping today
It wasn't that long ago that SkyTrak announced the long-awaited sequel to their first and original model. That first device was a game changer in the golf simulator industry, finally delivering accurate shot tracking and simulation on a sub-$2000 budget. Much has changed since that first device hit the market over 10 years ago, and now that competition is far more stiff, SkyTrak has responded ... [ 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 ]
What is going on?? The PGA Tour and LIV Golf are merging, along with the DP World Tour
Just a few moments ago, a press release went out that completely shocked not just me and those here in the Proof Golf HQ; but the entire world. Apparently, out of nowhere, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have simply decided to lay down their weapons, shake hands and...work together?? Add to this mix the DP World Tour and you have a cocktail that defies the reality professional golf has lived in for ... [ Read More ]
Why the Garmin Approach R10 is failing to register your short chip shots
If you have a Garmin Approach R10 (or if you plan on getting one while they are on sale), there's a good chance that you'll want to use it at least part of the time as a golf simulator. And for much of the game, the Garmin R10 is actually pretty great at that. With it working on major software platforms like GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC 2019, and Garmin's own Home Tee Hero, there are ton of options ... [ 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 ]
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 ]
The Rapsodo MLM2Pro launch monitor is available for ‘purchase’
Arguably the hottest, most anticipated launch monitor of 2023 is finally beginning to show up as back in stock and available for purchase again. After months of the new Rapsodo MLM2Pro being stuck in the much-expected cycle of being sold out and only available for small amounts of time here and there, it seems that production is ramping up and Rapsodo is getting this value-focused launch monitor ... [ Read More ]
The Garmin Approach R10 is great, but it sorely needs a solid sequel
This week, Skytrak launched a long-awaited follow-up to their groundbreaking (at the time) original launch monitor. There were tons of us that owned that device and for the time, it was astounding what could be done on a more-modest budget compared with the 5-figure launch monitors that were the only ones availble back then. Fast forward to today, however, and the launch monitor landscape is ... [ Read More ]