Best Courses for Left-Handed Golfers
Courses that look and play well from the left side — dogleg-left holes, left-handed approach angles, and simulator adjustments for southpaws on GSPro, E6, and GOLFZON Wave
Best courses for left-handed golfers. Left-friendly doglegs, approach angles favoring a fade, and setup tips for southpaws on GSPro, E6, and GOLFZON Wave.
The Short Answer
Best courses for left-handed golfers. Left-friendly doglegs, approach angles favoring a fade, and setup tips for southpaws on GSPro, E6, and GOLFZON Wave.
Simulator golf has a right-handed bias. The course designs, the camera angles, the tee box perspectives — most of them are built for right-handed golfers. Left-handed players deal with blind shots, awkward approach angles, and a general sense that the software was not designed with them in mind.
But some courses work better from the left side. The left-to-right doglegs, the approach shots that favor a fade, and the tee boxes that give southpaws a clear view of the green.
Here are the best courses for left-handed golfers on GSPro, E6 Connect, and GOLFZON Wave.
Read the full best golf simulator for left-handed golfers guide for hardware and setup advice. This article is the course-specific breakdown.
The Left-Handed Challenge in Sim Golf
Two things make sim golf harder for left-handed players:
The camera angle. Most sim software uses a right-handed default camera that shows the ball from the right side of the player. For left-handed players, the ball is on the other side. The depth perception is different. The alignment is different.
The course routing. Courses are designed primarily for right-handed shot shapes. Left-to-right doglegs favor right-handed fades. Right-to-left doglegs favor left-handed draws. Most tour courses have more right-to-left doglegs than left-to-right.
The courses on this list compensate for both issues.
Best Left-Handed Courses on GSPro
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach is the best course on GSPro for left-handed golfers. The course has more right-to-left doglegs than any other famous course. The ocean holes on the back nine favor a left-handed draw that starts at the ocean and turns toward the fairway.
The 8th hole is a 428-yard dogleg left that plays perfectly for a left-handed draw. The tee shot sets up for a right-to-left ball flight that follows the cliff line. The approach shot is a short iron into a green that sits against the ocean.
The 18th hole is a 548-yard par-5 that doglegs left along the cliffs. The left-handed player can hit a draw that starts over the ocean and turns back to the fairway. The approach shot plays uphill to a green that accepts a left-handed fade.
The left-handed camera angle on GSPro is adjustable. Set the camera to follow the ball from the left side of the player for a more natural view.
Full breakdown in our Pebble Beach on GSPro guide.
St Andrews Old Course
St Andrews is the best left-handed links course on GSPro. The Old Course has wide fairways that give left-handed players room to work the ball. The wind is the main defense, and left-handed players can use the wind to shape shots that right-handed players cannot.
The 17th hole (Road Hole) is the signature test. The tee shot plays over the corner of the Old Course Hotel. For left-handed players, the shot is a fade that starts at the hotel and turns back to the fairway. The approach shot into the Road Hole green is a long iron that must hold a firm, elevated green.
The 18th hole plays toward the R&A clubhouse. The left-handed approach shot is a draw that starts right of the green and turns toward the flag. The Valley of Sin on the 18th green is easier to read from a left-handed perspective because the break is visible from the approach angle.
Full breakdown in our St Andrews on GSPro guide.
Bandon Dunes
Bandon Dunes is the best left-handed course for practicing shot shaping. The wind is constant, and the course rewards left-handed players who can work the ball both directions.
The 4th hole is a 420-yard par-4 that doglegs right. The left-handed fade is the perfect shape — start the ball at the left bunker and fade it back to the center of the fairway. The approach shot is a mid-iron into a green that sits against the ocean.
The 16th hole is a 480-yard par-5 that doglegs left. The left-handed draw is the play — hit a low draw that starts over the dunes and runs out toward the green.
The course is wide enough that left-handed players have room to work. The camera view in GSPro is adjustable to give left-handed players a better perspective on the tee box.
Full breakdown in our Bandon Dunes on GSPro guide.
Torrey Pines South
Torrey Pines South is the best left-handed course on GSPro for US Open-style conditions. The course is long and demanding, with fairways that favor a left-handed draw.
The 6th hole is a 515-yard par-5 that plays along the cliffs. The left-handed player can hit a draw that starts over the ocean and turns back to the fairway. The approach shot is a mid-iron into a green that sits 50 feet above the fairway.
The 13th hole is a 614-yard par-5 that doglegs left. The left-handed draw is the perfect shape off the tee. The second shot is a long iron or fairway wood that must carry a canyon and hold a firm green.
Full breakdown in our Torrey Pines South on GSPro guide.
Best Left-Handed Courses on E6 Connect
Pebble Beach (Premium Content)
The E6 version of Pebble Beach is the most visually stunning left-handed course on any platform. The ocean holes are rendered with 4K detail that makes the left-handed fade or draw feel real.
The course is premium content ($15-30 extra). The green data is accurate, which matters for left-handed players who approach greens from different angles than right-handed players.
Bandon Dunes (Expanded Tier)
Bandon Dunes is included in the Expanded tier of E6. The course plays well from the left side. The wind makes every shot a different challenge.
St Andrews Old Course (Premium Content)
The E6 version of St Andrews has the most accurate double greens for left-handed approach angles. The putts from the left side of the green to the right side break differently than the reverse.
Best Left-Handed Courses on GOLFZON Wave
Nine Bridges (Exclusive to GOLFZON)
Nine Bridges on Jeju Island is a left-handed paradise. The course is a David Dale design that winds through pine forests. The routing has fewer forced shot shapes than US courses, giving left-handed players more freedom to shape the ball.
The exclusive nature of the course — it is only available on GOLFZON — makes it a destination for left-handed sim golfers who want something different from the standard US rotation.
Kawana Hotel Fuji Course (Exclusive to GOLFZON)
The Kawana Fuji Course on the coast of Japan is a left-handed visual experience. The 6th hole — a par-3 that plays along the Pacific with Mount Fuji on the horizon — is the most dramatic single hole from a left-handed tee box.
The course is a cliffside layout that favors left-handed shot shaping. The ocean holes play into a prevailing wind that a left-handed draw handles better than a right-handed fade.
Simulator Setup Tips for Left-Handed Golfers
Adjust the camera angle. GSPro lets you set the camera to follow the ball from the left side of the player. This gives you a natural perspective on the tee box and approach shots.
Use the correct tee box. Some courses have tee boxes that favor right-handed players. Look for tee boxes that are centered or biased to the side that gives you the best angle.
Practice left-handed shot shapes. The courses on this list favor left-handed draws and fades. Spend time on the range practicing both shapes before you play the courses.
Ignore the right-biased defaults. The default settings in most sim software assume right-handed play. Adjust the camera, the alignment aids, and the putting meter to work from your perspective.
FAQ
Are golf simulators harder for left-handed golfers?
Yes, marginally. The default camera angles, course routing, and alignment aids are designed for right-handed players. But the difference is small — most left-handed sim golfers adjust within a few sessions.
What is the best course for a left-handed golfer on a simulator?
Pebble Beach on GSPro is the best course for left-handed golfers. The ocean holes favor a left-handed draw, and the camera angle is adjustable. Full breakdown in our Pebble Beach on GSPro guide.
Can you adjust a simulator for left-handed play?
Yes. Most sim platforms let you adjust the camera angle, the tee box position, and the alignment aids for left-handed players. GSPro has the most left-handed-friendly settings.
Which courses should left-handed golfers avoid?
Courses with extreme right-to-left doglegs (e.g., Winged Foot, Oakmont) are harder for left-handed players because the approach angles are tighter. Courses with tree-lined fairways that favor right-handed shot shapes are also harder.
Does GOLFZON Wave have left-handed settings?
Yes. GOLFZON’s 20-year sim ecosystem includes left-handed camera settings and alignment options. The exclusive Asian courses (Nine Bridges, Kawana) are particularly left-handed-friendly because of the routing design.