Author & Founder
Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former four-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.
You don’t need internet to run most golf simulators for basic practice; your launch monitor, swing analysis, and shot tracking all work offline, and…
You don’t absolutely need a computer for a golf simulator; it depends on your launch monitor choice. Standalone units like the SC4 Pro and…
You’ll need a surprisingly powerful PC to run golf simulation software smoothly; we’re talking specs that exceed most modern gaming setups. For 1080p resolution,…
Your launch monitor choice depends on three non-negotiable factors: ceiling height, room depth, and computer specs. You’ll need at least 9-10 feet of ceiling…
You’ll need at least 10 feet wide, 10 feet deep, and 9-foot ceilings for basic camera-based launch monitors, but radar units demand 15 feet…
So I’ve just gotten back from Orlando after spending days wandering through over a million square feet at the PGA Show, and wow, launch…
You’ll need at least 10 feet wide, 10 feet deep, and 9-foot ceilings for the Bushnell Launch Pro, though bumping that up to 12-13…
You’ve been told dimples reduce drag, but here’s the twist: they actually create turbulence on purpose. Those 300-500 tiny craters generate turbulent pockets that…
You’re likely shanking because you’re standing too close to the ball, which exposes the hosel at impact, or you’ve got a swing path issue…
You’re a mid-handicap golfer if your handicap index falls between 10 and 20, which means you’re typically shooting in the low-to-mid 80s on most…
You’ll play better golf by honing your skills with 7-10 crucial clubs rather than stuffing your bag with all 14 allowed. Start with a…
Photometric launch monitors are your best bet if you’ve got a tight indoor space, since they only need about 10 feet total and deliver…
