Golf is one of the oldest sports in the world with a history dating back centuries.  There’s nothing quite like spending a beautiful sunny day at the golf course and playing nine or 18 holes.  But what if the weather isn’t cooperating that day?  What if you get ready and pack your bags and look outside and see that it’s raining cats and dogs?  Thanks to the power of technology, you can experience a lovely day at the course from your own home with virtual golf!

Components

When you purchase a virtual golf kit, the kit comes with a backdrop screen which will both serve as the visual element of the course and the sensors located within also serve as the playing field.  The kit will also come with the console itself and will provide data and display information at all times via an internet connection.  This always-on connection will provide up-to-date stats on you and your party as players traverse through the course.  You also have a choice of famous courses to play on such as the scenic Pebble Beach or Sawgrass with the famous island 17th hole. 

Keep Your Clubs

You may have seen similar types of units at your local bar with a spinner device that you must hit with your golf club.  The device works similarly to a wind meter to calculate the strength of your shot.  Those units are first-generation virtual golf units and times have changed since those days!  These new units allow you to hit the golf ball from the rubber tee straight into the screen to calculate your distance and accuracy.  You can play with any golf club in your bag to enjoy the full range of fun that’s available with a virtual golf console.

Take On Players Around The World!

The fun of virtual golf is not just relegated to playing with your friends in your home.  With the internet, you can strike up a tournament or match play against anybody from around the world!  Imagine playing the British Open against a fellow player from Scotland or Great Britain!  The possibilities are endless as long as both players have a good connection and low ping ratings with the server.

Conclusion

In the days of old, if you wanted to play golf against somebody else at home, you were relegated to playing a game on your video game console.  That option is fine and good, but the disadvantage is that your controls are all mapped out on a video game controller pad.  You lose the genuineness and accuracy of playing with real equipment when you take this option.  With virtual golf, you can finally achieve the simplicity of console gaming with the realness of playing with real golf clubs.