Uneekor Codes Expired, PlayBetter Sale Still Running: August 8, 2026 Golf Simulator Deals Roundup

The $150 Launch Monitor Is Now as Accurate as a $1,200 One. The Accuracy Floor Just Collapsed.

The GolfBuddy Shot Mate ($230/£150) benchmarks within 1-3 yards of a £1,200 FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 on carry distance across the bag. It's the second sub-$250 launch monitor in six weeks to deliver reference-grade carry accuracy. The entry-level accuracy floor has collapsed, and it changes what a beginner should buy.

The GolfBuddy Shot Mate ($230/£150) benchmarks within 1-3 yards of a £1,200 FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 on carry distance across the bag. It's the second

2026: The Year Launch Monitors Stopped Being a Rich Person's Toy

The launch monitor market underwent a structural transformation in 2026. Shot Scope dropped the LM1 at $199. Square Golf proved camera-based tracking could work under $1,000. GolfBuddy, Blue Tees, and Garmin all piled in. The result: the sub-$700 launch monitor category went from 2 products to 7+ in a single year. Here's how it happened, who won, and what it means for anyone buying a launch monitor in 2026.

The launch monitor market underwent a structural transformation in 2026. Shot Scope dropped the LM1 at $199. Square Golf proved camera-based tracking

The 24/7 Unmanned Golf Simulator Is Spreading from Korea to Your Neighborhood

24/7 unmanned golf simulator facilities are spreading from Korea to Canada: no staff, app-based booking, smart locks, overhead monitors. What this trend means for home sim owners and the industry.

24/7 unmanned golf simulator facilities are spreading from Korea to Canada: no staff, app-based booking, smart locks, overhead monitors. What this trend

AIG Women's Open Round 1: Royal Lytham Tees Off

AIG Women's Open Round 1 at Royal Lytham. Lydia Ko defends, Nelly Korda headlines. Royal Lytham available on GSPro and FSX Play. Sim golf implications.