Can You Play TPC Southwind on GOLF+ VR? Here's How

Yes, TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee is available on GOLF+ VR. Host of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, this tight, water-laden layout is one of the most demanding precision tests on the PGA TOUR. You can access it as individual DLP for about $10, or through the GOLF+ Pass subscription ($9.99/month).

TPC Southwind is going to frustrate you on GOLF+ VR. I am warning you now. This course has more water hazards than any other course in the GOLF+ catalog, and the controller-based swing is not precise enough to avoid them consistently. But that is also what makes it compelling.

Course Quality Assessment

The GOLF+ team built TPC Southwind accurately. The course is defined by water — there are 11 lakes and ponds on the property, and they come into play on 14 of the 18 holes. In VR, this water reads perfectly. You can see the carry distances, the danger zones, and the bailout areas.

The 11th hole is the signature — a par-3 with an island green that is even tighter than TPC Sawgrass’s 17th. In VR, standing on that tee box looking at a tiny green surrounded by water is genuinely nerve-wracking. The depth perception makes the carry distance obvious, but the target looks impossibly small. This is where GOLF+ VR excels: creating emotional reactions that flat screens cannot produce.

The 18th hole is infamous for its difficulty. It is a par-4 with water down the entire left side, a fairway bunker right, and a green protected by water short and left. In VR, the options are clear and none of them are good. You either lay up short of the water and leave yourself a long third shot, or you challenge the hazard and risk a big number. It is the kind of decision that makes TPC Southwind memorable.

The course is a water-bombed test of nerve. On GOLF+ VR, you will lose balls to the water more often than you would in real life because the controller physics are less precise than a real swing. This is not a course for casual fun. It is a course for players who want a challenge and do not mind making doubles.

The greens at TPC Southwind are bermudagrass — fast, grainy, and hard to read. In VR, the grain is not modeled, but the breaks are accurate. You can walk the greens and see the fall lines. This helps, but it does not save you from the water hazards.

How to Access

Individual DLC ($10-12): Buy TPC Southwind as a standalone course on the Meta Quest Store or in-game.

GOLF+ Pass ($9.99/month or $99.99/year): Subscribe for access to all courses including TPC Southwind.

Is It Worth It?

TPC Southwind is for players who want a challenge. It is not a fun course in the traditional sense. It is a course that tests your nerve, your course management, and your ability to hit precise shots under pressure. If that sounds good to you, buy it.

For casual players who want to relax and shoot a decent score, skip TPC Southwind. It will eat you alive. Buy Kapalua or TPC Scottsdale instead.

For FedEx St. Jude Championship fans, the VR version is a great way to appreciate what the pros deal with. After playing TPC Southwind in VR, you will have more respect for anyone who shoots under par there for a living.

For the full list of top courses on the platform, see the best courses on GOLF+ VR guide. For the platform breakdown, read the GOLF+ VR review.