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Golf simulator software and PC: what you need
The software decides which courses you can play, what it costs each year and whether you need a gaming PC. Here are the main programs, the launch monitors they work with and how powerful a PC each one needs.
| Software | Price | Runs on | Courses | Launch monitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSPro | $250 a year | Windows | 2,500+ community courses | 31 launch monitors officially, incl. Garmin R10/R50, Rapsodo MLM2PRO (Premium), FlightScope, Uneekor (Pro), Foresight/Bushnell (Gold), Square, ProTee VX, Full Swing KIT. Not Trackman or SkyTrak. source |
| E6 Golf 2026 (TruGolf) | $150 / $300 / $450 a year (Improve / Play / Enjoy) | Windows (E6 CONNECT also iOS) | 15,000+ courses in Play | Garmin R10/R50, Rapsodo, FlightScope, SkyTrak, Square, TruGolf and others (about 19 launch monitors). source |
| Awesome Golf | $14.99 a month, $159.99 a year or $349.99 once | Windows, Mac, iPad/iPhone, Android, ChromeOS | 12 courses plus games | Garmin R10/R50, FlightScope, Bushnell, Foresight, Rapsodo MLM2PRO, Square, Uneekor EYE MINI. source |
| Trackman Virtual Golf / Performance Studio | Home $700 or Home Complete $1,100 a year | Windows (Intel + NVIDIA only) | About 70 (Home) or 550+ (Home Complete) | Trackman iO and Trackman 4 only. source |
| Foresight Premier (Foresight+) | Free, Silver $199 or Gold $599 a year; Course Pass $295–595 | Windows | 35 or 110 with Course Pass | Foresight and Bushnell launch monitors. Gold unlocks GSPro. source |
| Uneekor VIEW / Refine / GAMEDAY | Player free; Pro $199, Champion $399, Ultimate $599 a year | Windows (VIEW Air on iPad for EYE MINI) | 5–50+ depending on tier | Uneekor launch monitors. Pro or higher unlocks GSPro, E6 and TGC 2019. source |
| Garmin Home Tee Hero | $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year | Phone (R10) or built into the R50 | 43,000+ courses | Garmin Approach R10 and R50. source |
| Rapsodo Courses (MLM2PRO Premium) | $199.99 a year | iPhone, iPad, Android | 30,000+ courses | Rapsodo MLM2PRO. Premium also unlocks GSPro, E6 and Awesome Golf. source |
| SkyTrak app | Basic free; Essential $129.99; Core $299.99–349.99; Elite $599.99 a year | Windows, Mac, iPad, Android | About 35–40 per pack (Foresight or Trackman courses) | SkyTrak ST MAX and SkyTrak+. source |
| The Golf Club 2019 | About $950 once or $479 a year (dealer prices) | Windows | 150,000+ community courses | Through connectors from FlightScope, Uneekor, ProTee and others. source |
- GSPro: Realistic ball physics, a large community course library and online tours. Windows only.
- E6 Golf 2026 (TruGolf): New 2026 version needs a strong PC (RTX 3060 12 GB, 24 GB RAM). The older E6 CONNECT still runs on iPad.
- Awesome Golf: Runs on almost anything, including a laptop with integrated graphics. Best for families and fun games.
- Trackman Virtual Golf / Performance Studio: Needs an RTX 4070 Ti/5070 Ti and 32 GB RAM for HD. AMD processors and graphics cards are not supported.
- Foresight Premier (Foresight+): Replaced FSX Play and FSX Pro in September 2026.
- Uneekor VIEW / Refine / GAMEDAY: Official PC minimum is now an RTX 4070 Ti with 32 GB RAM and a free network port.
- Garmin Home Tee Hero: No PC needed. The cheapest way to play real courses.
- Rapsodo Courses (MLM2PRO Premium): Premium is what unlocks spin, club data and courses on the MLM2PRO.
- SkyTrak app: Runs on a Mac or iPad, but SkyTrak dropped official third-party support for new customers.
- The Golf Club 2019: Older game, light on hardware, huge user-made course library.
Which launch monitor works with which software
How powerful a PC do you need?
The Garmin R50 has the simulator built in, and the R10, Rapsodo and SkyTrak run on a phone or iPad. GSPro, Trackman, Uneekor and Foresight need a Windows PC with a graphics card. Trackman and Uneekor ask the most: an RTX 4070 Ti or better and 32 GB of memory, and Trackman does not support AMD.
| Level | Graphics card | Price | Good for | Not enough for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No PC | — | $0 | Garmin R50 (simulator on the unit), Garmin R10 and Rapsodo MLM2PRO on a phone or iPad, Awesome Golf, SkyTrak app, E6 CONNECT for iPad. | GSPro, TGC 2019, Trackman, Foresight Premier, Uneekor course software and E6 Golf 2026 are Windows-only. |
| Budget | RTX 4060 / 5060 | $750–1,050 (prebuilt) | GSPro at 1080p, Awesome Golf, TGC 2019, SkyTrak app, E6 CONNECT. Intel Core i5, 16–32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD. | Not enough for Trackman or Uneekor (RTX 4070 Ti and 32 GB required) or GSPro in 4K. |
| Recommended | RTX 5070 (5070 Ti for Trackman/Uneekor) | $1,200–2,000 | Everything at 1080p/1440p, GSPro at 60 fps, Foresight Premier, E6 2026. With an RTX 5070 Ti also Trackman HD and Uneekor. Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM. | – |
| High-end | RTX 5080 | $2,500+ | Native 4K, 120 fps, Trackman Home Complete in 4K, GSPro 4K Ultra. | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a gaming PC for a golf simulator?
Not always. The Garmin R50 has the simulator built in and several launch monitors run on an iPad. GSPro, Trackman, Uneekor and Foresight Premier need a Windows PC with a graphics card.
Can I use a Mac for a golf simulator?
Yes, with Awesome Golf or the SkyTrak app. GSPro, Trackman, Foresight Premier and Uneekor’s course software are Windows-only.
Which golf simulator software has the most courses?
The Golf Club 2019 has over 150,000 community-made courses. Among newer programs, Garmin Home Tee Hero lists over 43,000, Rapsodo over 30,000 and E6 Golf over 15,000, while GSPro has 2,500+.
Sources
- https://gsprogolf.com/faq
- https://trugolf.com/pages/e6-apex
- https://insights.awesome-golf.com/reference/licenses/pricing
- https://support.trackmangolf.com/hc/en-us/articles/18937515513499-TMiO-Software-Subscription-Options
- https://www.playbetter.com/blogs/golf-simulator-software/foresight-sports-subscriptions-guide-2026
- https://uneekor.com/golf-simulator-subscription
- https://apps.apple.com/no/app/id1192480582
- https://www.playbetter.com/blogs/golf-simulator-software/rapsodo-mlm2pro-software
- https://www.skytrakgolf.com/blogs/articles/your-guide-to-the-new-skytrak-memberships
- https://golfersauthority.com/how-much-is-golf-simulator-software/
- https://gsprogolf.com/faq
- https://trugolf.com/pages/e6-apex
- https://uneekor.com/help-center/pre-purchase-and-setup/what-are-the-system-requirements-to-use-uneekor-simulators-software
- https://support.trackmangolf.com/hc/en-us/articles/18937515513499-TMiO-Software-Subscription-Options
- https://gamingpcguru.com/best-gaming-pc-golf-simulator-2026/
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