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I don't personally have one but I have 2 friends that have them.  I've seen both of their games get better after buying one.  One of my friends is younger and he said that it dramatically helped his short game and distance control.  He also has a camera setup with a big tv on the wall so he can watch his swing.  So in that case, it would be VERY well worth the money.

My other friend is older and was a really good golfer before buying one.  He swears by his as well.  His is different.  This was is like a room in itself.  He bought it off of a cruise ship and it came with a bunch of walls and ceiling and flooring.  It was like building a room in his garage.  It was a 16ft trailer full of walls, floor, etc....He has since upgraded the software, got a new screen, and an HD projector.  It's very nice!!  But he uses it for watching movies with his kids, teaching his kids to hit baseballs and softballs in.....just whatever you can think of really.  So in that case, it would be worth the money as well.

I would absolutely love to have one and if I ever build another house, I will have one.  With all of this being said, it really comes down to how much YOU think YOU will use it and if it's something you want to dump that much cash on. My two buddies above are crazy wealthy and money is not an issue, so they didn't even notice it gone.

I hope this helps a little.  I have used the 2nd one I talked about and I really liked it.  You have all of the courses to play and it has a driving range feature.

Bryan A
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I've seriously considered it but more as a golf game to kill time. If it improved my scores that would be great but it wouldn't be the reason I'd buy one. I've been playing so much this season I bagged the idea but I'm sure it will come up again in the winter. I can only play so much WGT before I get bored.

Dave :-)

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  Dave2512 said:
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I've seriously considered it but more as a golf game to kill time. If it improved my scores that would be great but it wouldn't be the reason I'd buy one. I've been playing so much this season I bagged the idea but I'm sure it will come up again in the winter. I can only play so much WGT before I get bored.

Oh yeah, I wouldn't buy it strictly for game improvement.  But just as a game alone, to watch movies, fights, etc....on.  I was just mentioning that it did help their games in addition to having fun playing it.

We used to go over there when it was really hot out or raining and have tournaments.  We had a blast

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I wasn't really commenting of your post just giving my own reasons. I don't doubt people use sims for game improvement. I've just been fortunate I've been able to get out so much. I have a makeshift indoor range and sizeable birdieball putting green in my basement that I haven't touched since spring due to being on the course so much. Until last week I was out 5-6 times a week for at least 9 holes. Some days I played twice. I had to back off a bit. When winter comes I'll be pricing out sims again. I have an empty loft at home where I could set up a mat, screen and projector. I seriously considered it.

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I've wanted one ever since I saw Dan Patrick's on his radio show on TV. That being said, I don't have the space or the financial ability to get one. But man wouldn't it be sweet.


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