Oct 31, 2026
Used launch monitors: How to buy secondhand without getting burned
Subscriptions do not always transfer, old GC2 listings are not the new GC2, and a cheap box can carry a yearly bill.
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Setup stories, gear we're testing and what we're learning about golf simulators, from the My Golf Obsession team.
Oct 29, 2026
Lighting and shadows: The simulator killer nobody budgets for
Overhead lights, windows, and shiny floors break camera readings and wash out projector images. All three are fixable.
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Oct 27, 2026
Ball data vs club data: Which numbers change your game?
Ball data tells you what the shot did. Club data tells you why. Most golfers only need one of them.
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Oct 26, 2026
Foresight+ explained: Free, Silver, and Gold
Foresight moved its software to memberships. What each tier actually unlocks, and which monitors need one.
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Oct 25, 2026
What is a golf launch monitor? The complete guide
What it measures, how radar, camera, and hybrid units work, what every number means, what accuracy costs, and how to pick one for your room.
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Oct 25, 2026
The best simulator setup under $3,000, piece by piece
A launch monitor, a mat, an enclosure, and a projector that work together for $2,848.89, with the trade-offs stated plainly.
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Oct 24, 2026
Do you need a gaming PC for a golf simulator?
Some setups need a Windows gaming PC. Some run off a phone or the monitor itself. How to tell which camp you are in.
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Oct 22, 2026
Projector throw distance, explained without the jargon
One ratio decides where your projector goes, whether your shadow lands on the screen, and how big the picture gets. The math, minus the jargon.
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Oct 20, 2026
4K vs 1080p projectors: When 4K is worth it for a simulator
4K looks better on paper. On a 10 foot screen from 10 feet away, the answer depends on brightness, throw, and what you watch.
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- Projectors
Oct 19, 2026
Camera vs Radar: Which launch monitor fits your room
Camera monitors sit beside the ball and read it instantly. Radar sits behind you and needs room for the ball to fly. That difference decides which one works in your house.
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