How an indoor golf simulator venue works: projection and sensors, real clubs and balls, year round play, course selection, shot data and the coaching and compe…
An indoor golf simulator venue reproduces a course on a screen and measures the shot the player actually hits, so the game can be played in a space far smaller than a golf course. How the simulator works Projection: a projector puts the course onto a screen or bay wall, including the fairway, green and obstacles. Sensors: hardware measures the club and ball as the player swings and turns the result into a shot trajectory. Real equipment: players use real clubs and balls, so the feel of the swing is preserved. Shot data: the system calculates distance, direction and roll out, and shows the result on screen. What a venue can offer Year round play: neither heat nor cold stops a session, so opening hours do not depend on the season. Course selection: several courses can be loaded, giving regulars variety without extra floor area. Competition modes: players can compete against each other, which supports leagues and corporate events. Coaching: an on site coach can use the shot data to correct technique, which is the main draw for beginners. Because the simulator supplies the course and the data, a small site can host practice, lessons and competition at the same time — the model that makes an indoor golf venue viable in a city. For the interactive variant see interactive golf simulator venue. Contact SPORTS ANT about a simulator bay layout.