GOLF+ (formerly Golf+) is the leading golf game on the Meta Quest platform. It is not a traditional sim software. You cannot connect a launch monitor to it. You do not project it on a screen. You put on a VR headset and standing in a virtual golf course. For the full review, see our GOLF+ VR review. And for how it compares to traditional sims, check the best golf simulator software guide.
The experience is different from every other platform on this list. Instead of hitting a real ball and watching it on a screen, you swing a tracked controller and see the ball fly in VR. It is more like a video game than a sim. But it is a very good video game.
GOLF+ costs $30. That is a one-time purchase. Courses are bought separately as DLC, typically $6 to $10 per course. Course packs bundle several courses at a discount.
The course library is smaller than the PC-based sims. But every course on GOLF+ takes advantage of VR immersion. You are standing on the tee box. You can look around. You can see the green from 300 yards away. The depth perception issue that plagues screen-based sims does not exist here.
Here is what is worth playing.
How GOLF+ Course Access Works
GOLF+ uses a DLC model. The base game includes a few courses to get you started. Additional courses and course packs are available in the in-game store or on the Meta Quest store.
Courses are typically $6-10 each. Course packs (3 or 4 courses) run $15-25. The physics model is consistent across all courses — the difference is the visual quality and course design.
GOLF+ also runs seasonal events and challenges that rotate through the course library. If you are a casual player, the base game courses plus a couple of packs are plenty.
The Best Courses on GOLF+
Topgolf
Topgolf is included with the base GOLF+ game. It is a virtual version of the Topgolf driving range experience. You hit to targets, earn points, compete with friends.
In VR, this is surprisingly addictive. The social aspect of Topgolf translates to VR better than a traditional round of golf does. You can play with friends who are in different states. You banter. You compete. You order virtual drinks.
If you only buy the base game, Topgolf alone will give you hours of play.
The Licensed Real Courses
GOLF+ has been adding licensed real-world courses. These are the best the platform has to offer. The VR immersion makes you feel like you are actually walking the course. For course-specific guides, see our Pinehurst No. 2 on GOLF+ VR guide, Bethpage Black on GOLF+ VR guide, and TPC Sawgrass on GOLF+ VR guide.
The licensed courses available on GOLF+ vary by region and are updated regularly. The quality is high — the VR team uses drone footage and satellite data to build accurate recreations.
When playing a real course in GOLF+, the key advantage is depth perception. You can look at the green from the tee, judge the elevation, and feel the scale of the hole in a way that no screen-based sim can match. The 18th at Pebble Beach from the tee box in VR is a genuinely special experience.
The Original Courses
GOLF+ has original, fictional courses designed specifically for VR. These tend to be more forgiving than real courses. The fairways are wider. The greens are less punishing. The visuals are designed to look good in VR rather than to replicate a real place.
These are great for beginners and casual players. If you are introducing someone to VR golf, start here.
The Course Packs
GOLF+ sells course packs that bundle 3-4 courses at a discount. The packs are the best value. Buying courses individually adds up fast.
What GOLF+ Does Better Than Screen-Based Sims
Immersion. You are inside the course. You can look 90 degrees left and see the trees. You can look up and see the sky. The sense of presence is real.
Depth perception. Screen-based sims have a fundamental problem: you are hitting a real ball into a screen that shows a virtual world. The depth cues are limited. In VR, you have full stereoscopic depth. You know how far away the green is because you can see it in 3D.
Multiplayer. Playing a round with a friend in VR is genuinely fun. You can see their avatar, hear their voice, and trash talk between shots. It is the closest thing to playing a real round with someone who is in another city.
No launch monitor needed. You do not need a $500 launch monitor. You do not need a gaming PC. You need a $300 Meta Quest headset and $30 for the game. That is the cheapest entry point to virtual golf.
What GOLF+ Does Worse
Physics. The swing mechanics in GOLF+ are based on tracking the VR controller. It is not the same as hitting a real ball with a real club. The feedback is different. The club does not twist on mishits. The feel is not the same.
Course depth. The library is smaller than any PC-based sim. You will run out of courses faster.
No launch monitor integration. You cannot use your R10 or Mevo+ with GOLF+. It is purely controller-based.
The Bottom Line
GOLF+ is a VR golf game, not a serious sim training tool. The courses are fun, the immersion is unmatched, and the price is right. If you own a Meta Quest headset and want to play golf without buying a launch monitor, this is the option.
For the full GOLF+ platform breakdown, read the GOLF+ VR review. For comparisons with traditional sim software, see the best golf simulator software guide. Also check out our GOLF+ Sim announcement for the latest on how VR and real sims are converging, and the GOLF+ VR simulator guide for a deeper look at the VR experience.
GOLF+ VR costs $30 on the Meta Quest Store. Additional course DLC ranges from $6-10 per course. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this page. No sponsored placements.