Golf simulators

[moadhia]

Golf season is coming to a close for people living in the Northern Sates. This year, to be keep my swing in better shape, i will be playing 9 or 18 holes on a golf simulator.
How accurate are these things? I played 9 hole pebble beach on the sim and shot 8 over par. Doesn't sound very realistic considering my handicap, plus the fact that I hadnt played for a good 2 months.

How do you guys keep your swing in shape during the off season??

[kfowler]

Depends on the sim. Some are fairly accurate. I think where they have an issue is jusdung your miss hits. I think they're a little more forgiving than reality.

Here in MI, we have several ranges that are heated during the winter. One has several Trackman bays that are really cool. It's hard though. Especially the short game aspect.

[O.B. Right]

I just ordered a p3proswing. I don't anticipate playing simulator golf on it but I hope it will allow me to hit balls in my garage and get reasonably accurate feedback - at least to the point where, if I make solid contact, I get a reasonable estimation of the ball flight.

I know it probably won't be as good as hitting them on the range but I hope will make a suitable alternative . .wheras just hitting into a net gives no feedback so probably isn't the best for a beginner like me.

[Lefty-Golfer]

Depends on the sim. Some are fairly accurate. I think where they have an issue is jusdung your miss hits. I think they're a little more forgiving than reality.

This ^^

putting is a joke on the sims as well. In my opinion if you need to itch in the winter (who doesn't) find a good similator and just use the driving range feature for an hour. Even if it isn't spot on it will give you the ball flight and general feel for your swing.

[ND Fan]

Well, i have had some experience on the simulators and they are fun but I wouldn't put a whole lot of cred on the scores shot in those things. It's a nice diversion but it is simply not golf.

[Mallet]

I just ordered a p3proswing. I don't anticipate playing simulator golf on it but I hope it will allow me to hit balls in my garage and get reasonably accurate feedback - at least to the point where, if I make solid contact, I get a reasonable estimation of the ball flight.

I've had a p3proswing for 3 years now. It's relatively accurate when it comes to swing path, angle of attack, club face angle, and club and ball speed, but less accurate tracking distance and ball flight. Depending on the clubs you have, they may need to be taped so that the sensors can properly pick them up, but most clubs won't require this.

It definitely helps pass the time during these long, cold MI winters, and its cheaper than going to the driving range and spending money on trackman, even though Trackman is ions more accurate. Here is a link to a thread I started showing my indoor hitting bay: http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24006