I'm considering the installation of a golf simulator in my upstairs game room. Any recommendations? GCQuad vs. Trackman?

trackman is the gold standard but it's also $20k. If you're dropping that much I would definitely consult professionals.

Sounds like it will be awesome! Let me know when I can come over.

SkyTrak is all you need and is much cheaper

I have Skytrak. And it should be on sale now.

One drawback with the Tracman is that it has a delay........that said, owners say they get used to it after a while.

Do you have to put stickers on the ball for trackman too when it's indoors?

Trackman uses radar so it needs a certain amount of space to read the ball correctly but I doubt it needs stickers.

Flightscope uses stickers.

Skytrack is good enough for almost everyone. It's generally within 2 yards and 500 rpms of trackman.

Ah thanks

You can play Pebble and St. Andrews.. among other courses on Skytrak.

What about Foresight Sports' GCQuad? How does it compare to SkyTrak?

I have the trugolf Vista 8.

If you have any questions, let me know

Edit I intended to use the "thumbs up"

I have the GC2 and it works great. Have not tried the GCQuad, just way too expensive to upgrade.

Can you guys give some specifics on your setups? Any pics, all-in costs, etc?

What is your assessment of Skytrak's accuracy?

I spent more time chipping, pitching, and putting to improve. But having the skytrak allowed me to hone in my full swing because I can just try all different kinds of swings and tips at home. I have identified every possible ways to not swing a club but I've also learned that there are several ways to swing and actually make the ball go where you want it to.

Today when I play golf, I'm not thinking about golf swing. I'm focused on the target and where to go and how to get there.

My goal is to reduce the golf course into 18 easy par 3s where my main focus is hitting my drives (and 2nd shots on par 5s) where it will give me the best approach to the green.

And after 3 to 4 holes, I don't know my score, I don't care, and I don't want my playing partner to tell me what my score is or their scores as it has no bearing on my next shot.

Sorry.... Bit of Seriously77 in me coming out.

That Skytrak is a hell of a device!

Better than helluva drugs for sure!

Skytrak tends to lose accuracy the higher the ball speed gets I.e. 170 mph and higher. Thankfully I don't have that problem. When tested with Teackman it was within a yard or two on irons and 7-10 yards off on the driver. Skytrak measures the ball so you won't get swing speed or smash factor. It will "guess" those figures. For $18k less it's a hell of a deal.

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I have my skytrak set up in the garage with an iPad because I'm getting ready to move. I will make sure my next house has a basement where I can set this up with a projector, cloth-curtain cover and a projector screen back I can hit into.

I estimate this takes up about 15 x 15 feet of space.

I bought a Skytrak from here. Skytrak with Tee Off Plan for a bit over $2000.



Here's the cage. Sold as 10 x 10 x 10 but I made it into 9.5 x 5 x 10. It's hard to fit a 10 ft cage in a 10.5 ft tall garage. You have to buy the pipes separately. I think I spent about $300.



I have a commercial driving range mat. About $200

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Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Would love to see some other setups that folks have

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You can play Pebble and St. Andrews.. among other courses on Skytrak.

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So where does the course (Pebble and St Andrews) view at?
I like you net but don't see the course or a screen anywhere

Very nice practice area.

I told you old fart. I'm not going to set up hitting screen and projector until I move. I can view those courses on any mobile device or a computer for now.

If you want to be able to use different programs, Skytrak and GC2 are good options. I have a GC2 with the Foresight FSX software, The Golf Club, and Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf.

The GCQuad only works with the FSX software. FSX has a great driving range which I use for practice, but the courses are expensive and not as good as TGC or JNPG. Lots of great free courses on TGC and JNPG.

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I told you old fart. I'm not going to set up hitting screen and projector until I move. I can view those courses on any mobile device or a computer for now.

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I am an old fart and I like it.

So I am thinking about investing maybe a few thousands on one of theses and put it in my aircraft hangar. I saw some good used ones on eBay, not sure how accurate the feed back is on one of the screens u hit with the ball but the possibities have my interest.

I'm in. Just wondering where to put it.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100463214.html?&EMID=B2C_2018_1212_5DayOffers

this just popped up for me today. Is it a sign from god? anybody w/ experience? I am very tempted

I would go test, purposely hit some slices and duck hooks to see if it really shows a near true flight path before I sent $11k.

I have the exact setup you have...but I'm close to cutting mine down from 10' to 5'-6' in length.

There's no good reason to have a 10' deep cage.

SkyTrack and JNPG is next.

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I have the exact setup you have...but I'm close to cutting mine down from 10' to 5'-6' in length.

There's no good reason to have a 10' deep cage.

SkyTrack and JNPG is next.

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My cage is 5 ft deep. Works fine. Once I put it indoor with projector and hitting screen, I will probably go shallower.

AggieDruggist89 said:

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jj9000 said:

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I have the exact setup you have...but I'm close to cutting mine down from 10' to 5'-6' in length.

There's no good reason to have a 10' deep cage.

SkyTrack and JNPG is next.

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My cage is 5 ft deep. Works fine. Once I put it indoor with projector and hitting screen, I will probably go shallower.

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Agree. 10' is way too deep, and standing halfway in it makes the cage feel smaller than it is...if that makes sense. Good discussion on different builds over on WRX.

Just another option; not a simulator but a budget tool.

Dr T,

I have a Trugolf vista 8. I believe it is the same system but slightly more narrow projection.

I didn't see what software they are selling at Costco, but their new software came out about 12 months ago. I bought right before that and they gave me the new for free, so now I have both. The new software is definitely the way to go, but I enjoy having them both for a few subtle reasons.

if you have questions let me know.

you can text me at 806- two three six- 487nine