Play Pinehurst No 2 on Trugolf Apogee in your golf. Here's how to play this course in your golf simulator — key features.
Play Pinehurst No 2 on Trugolf Apogee in your golf. Here's how to play. this course in your golf simulator — key features, playability, and setup.
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Play Pinehurst No 2 on Trugolf Apogee in your golf. Here's how to play. this course in your golf simulator — key features, playability, and setup.
By Ace•July 15, 2026•5 min read
**Can you play Pinehurst No. 2 on TruGolf Apogee?** Yes — Pinehurst No. 2 is available through E6 Connect's premium add-on library. The famous crowned greens and native waste areas are included. Requires the E6 Connect Course Library upgrade ($1,000) plus the Pinehurst premium add-on (~$25). The E6 version is officially licensed with post-restoration routing.
# Can You Play Pinehurst No. 2 on TruGolf Apogee? Here's How
Pinehurst No. 2 on the Apogee is the E6 Connect version. The crowned turtleback greens that are the hardest greens in championship golf. The native sandy waste areas that replaced the rough. The Donald Ross design philosophy that makes every approach shot a puzzle.
E6's version of Pinehurst No. 2 is a premium add-on. The post-restoration routing is the version in the library. The crowned greens reject shots that land on the wrong side of the crown. The waste areas play as hazards.
## How It Plays on the Apogee
The crowned greens are the entire test. E6's green physics handle the turtleback surfaces correctly. A wedge that lands two feet from the pin but on the high side rolls to the fringe. The Apogee tracks your approach shot with club data at 14,000 fps and the ball flight calculation shows you exactly where your shot ends up.
The waste areas are punishing. E6 treats them as variable lies — the ball does not sit up nicely, the recovery shots require real decisions. The Apogee's tracking captures the strike quality, and E6 translates that into the correct ball flight from a waste area lie.
The voice commands are convenient. Say "Load Pinehurst No. 2," "Set greens to firm," "Set wind to 10 mph." The course loads. You do not need a tablet or mouse.
## The Cost
The E6 Connect Course Library upgrade is $1,000. Pinehurst No. 2 is a premium add-on, typically $25. Total cost on top of the $4,995 Apogee: $1,025.
For Apogee owners, Pinehurst No. 2 is one of the best strategic tests in the E6 library. The crowned greens reward thoughtful approach play over brute force. If you own an Apogee, this is a top-tier addition.
For the full E6 course breakdown, read [The Best Courses on E6 Connect](/guides/best-courses-on-e6-connect/). Need the full Apogee platform review? Check the [TruGolf Apogee Review](/reviews/trugolf-apogee-review/).
## Frequently Asked Questions
How realistic is this course on GSPro?
The LIDAR recreation captures real elevation data, green contours, and hole routing. The accuracy depends on the quality of the course’s original LIDAR scan, but GSPro’s community designers consistently produce playable, faithful versions of popular courses.
What launch monitor pairs best with GSPro for this course?
Any GSPro-compatible launch monitor works — Uneekor, SkyTrak, FlightScope Mevo+, and Bushnell Launch Pro are the most common pairings. The launch monitor affects shot capture, not visual quality, so course fidelity is identical regardless of your LM.
Is this course available on other sim platforms?
Check the platform comparison section above for availability on E6 Connect, TGC 2019, FSX Play, Awesome Golf, and other sim software platforms.
Verdict
This course is a strong addition to your GSPro rotation. The LIDAR data provides an authentic playing experience that captures the real course’s character — the elevation changes, green contours, and strategic demands that make it memorable. Download it, dial in the settings, and see how it plays in your sim.