How I built A 99% Accurate Golf Sim On A Budget (Full Breakdown)

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

THANK YOU EVERYONE for checking out the video. Please drop a like if any of this was helpful or entertaining! Links are in the description for every product, in order as they were shown. See you on the virtual fairways 🏌️‍♂️

[@alexleonardo8178]

Thank you this really help me get me started on my search.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

You’re welcome! Let me know if you need any help along the way. Have fun!

[@NickIhn]

Thanks for the walkthough, if nothing else I'm getting a new mat!!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@NickIhn be careful, that’s how I started!

[@jlnew10]

Appreciate this considering all the DIY golf monitor videos I've watched that end up being a $25,000 build. You never find this out until someone posts the cost of everything and it could have saved me 25 minutes of watching something totally unattainable.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@jlnew10 agreed! That’s why I’ve been wanting to make this video. I didn’t include the things that I wasted money on and scrapped at the beginning but otherwise I tried to put everything in there down to the rug tape and I’m sure I missed a few cheap things. Otherwise, it’s completely feasible to get one of these done my way for around $3k. I hope it helps, if you’re in the market for building one yourself. Thank you for watching.

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

You deserve more views and likes for this. Best by far of all the launch monitor/home setup videos I've watched. Took me from wanting to try setup like yours. To thinking it wasnt possible. Thinking I got ahead of myself. And like the affordable for me launch monitors weren't worth it. Wish I saw yours a month ago.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you for the kind words. I wish I was able to get my video out earlier! Life got busy. 9ft is going to be the safe minimum if you want to hit driver. Especially if you don’t raise your hitting area like in my setup. Some get away with 8.5’ but I’ve never been comfortable in short simulators. If I wasn’t able to hit driver I think I’d be just as happy though. I play a lot of par 3 courses because it keeps me from getting tired after 2-3 rounds and I can play from 6400 yds with just a hybrid off tee. My ceiling is vaulted starting at 8ft. Projector is mounted at just over 8.5 ft and where the club travels has at least 9.5 feet. Did you end up buying a LM or did you pretty much give up for now? There’s so many options for budget sims. You can even do something similar to me but without gspro and a gaming pc and save yourself another $1500.

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

No problem buddy. Just wish I was as good as you at expressing my kind words in text. And I haven't yet. But yes I'm as good as sold on mlm2. Down jersey shore for season working. Come back on 20th. So about to place orders to have everything ready to setup when I get home. Just kinda waiting few days to make sure I don't buy it and miss some Christmas discount or anything. Down shore working for season so I just want everything ready when home on 20th to setup. So had some time to research(find your video) and figure out everything i need.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@PhillyPhenomGolf I’m not sure just yet about any upcoming promos but Rapsodo has been pushing hard for the winter season so I’m anticipating some kind of sales. You should expect some kind of prime day deals on at least most of the items in the build. If you shop through any of the links in this video description, I’ll receive a commission. I’ve heard that if you buy the unit through Rapsodo’s website, they don’t charge tax but I haven’t tested it myself. I have a couple of contacts at Rapsodo so I’ll try to find out about any upcoming deals. Thank you for thinking of me but it’s no stress! Get the best deals you can and I’ll be happy to have you as a subscriber. I’ll get back to you soon on any upcoming deals otherwise

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

​​​@@UnrealGolfSandro so excited for this. I was never very good. Couldn't hit for power. (Hit it hard just over top and 10000 RPM of spin) Never could hit irons. Didn't even practice them ar range. Only wedge. Lied to myself always saying yea I don't hit off them mats. Need to be on course and hitting off grass etc... When truly it just frustrated me and made me think i sucked when I did. So i avoided it. Never had a coach or anyone to teach me things like grip or other fundamentals.(was doing opposite using palms etc) Gpop played for fun and started me young just couldnt afford private lessons.. Thank God for him and the keeping it fun never serious or id probably hated it. Never knew my practice swings be perfect. Then I go crazy over top when hitting ball. I felt it and would say it but took me seeing recording of self to have it pointed out. Thousands of range balls and "youtube lessons" have got me to the point I can now see/feel my mistakes. In way I never could before. Last couple range trips i hit irons legit first time in my life. Never felt compression like it before. Driver is finally straightened out and showing i have some power. Always loved golf but thought I just didn't have it.. Golf was always my favorite. But now this is fun like I've never had golfing before. I wish my grandpop was still around and could watch me hit a few ..... Only person who ever made me feel capable of anything. He would be so proud with news paper hung up when I went over his house. And I didn't even know my hs golf scores were in newspaper. And I'd be alternate alot. So not even a match that counts. And I'd still lose most the time and he would still always be so proud of me regardless. Saying how good I did not caring guy I played did better. Thats only thing I struggle with is not having anyone left to do or talk about it with. (Probably most obvious statement ever from my non stolen rants. 😂)

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

@@UnrealGolfSandro ty buddy in pulling the trigger so to speak on the whole setup. Was already thinking Prime weeking it works perfect for me... Guess you got your first protege. Too cool of you to share your trial and error saving the hassle headache and cash... By time i was getting done with launch monitor reviews. It broke me doing 1 amazon search on hitting mats. 🤣

[@jasonduvall4741]

You’re the man! I wish I could convince my girlfriend to do the same in my living room.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@jasonduvall4741 don’t forget… the projector/impact screen doubles as a movie theater. And you can finish 18 holes in less than an hour! 🤣😉 get yourself a mat and a net… she’ll come around by the time you’re ready

[@ReevesVaughn]

Thanks for the info!! Extremely helpful

[@joshhebert7]

Thanks for putting a parts list. I’m still in the planning/design phase for my sim so this helps a ton. I’ll be pretty much replicating this setup for my space plus or minus a few components. This is by far the best budget sim without giving up quality. Especially with the hitting strip you found. I’ll share my setup once I’m up and running to compare!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Hey Josh. Thanks for sticking around and checking this one out! I’m glad you can put some of my build to use. I really do think it was the best way to stay in this budget and still have something that doesn’t feel cheap. Good luck with your build and feel free to pick my brain if you hit any roadblocks!

[@joshhebert7]

@@UnrealGolfSandro not sure if it was mentioned already but which alignment stand for the mlm2pro do you use and do you use a laser level to help with the alignment?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@joshhebert7 great point I didn’t even mention. Probably because it’s not a necessity but I will add it to the end of the list in the description. Rapsodo claims the unit doesn’t have to be level since it’s made to be used outdoors but I really just use the stand to keep it level to my hitting mat. And I don’t use a laser level, i just go into the rapsodo app and every time you start a session it uses the camera to help you align the unit. I just finished a video on how long it takes to setup the unit and gspro and that shows the alignment process. I’ll post it in a couple days. Here’s the link to the stand I use. It still has the option to add a laser level: amzlink.to/az0Mrb6eB8Hbv

[@joshhebert7]

@@UnrealGolfSandro That's good to know! I appreciate that.

[@idiotkidvids123]

This is the video I was waiting for. I can tell you put a lot of thought into this. I want to start my build soon and now I’m really excited!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you for the kind words, it was a TON of work 😅 be careful, once you start your build you won’t be able to stop

[@BigStickGolfing]

Can’t believe you did this for around 3k and checked EVERY SINGLE BOX you’d want in a sim! Awesome video!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thanks for watching Mr. Stick! I’m really happy with the setup

[@metal_mo]

Awesome build, and an even more awesome wife for letting you build that in the entryway to your home 😆

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@metal_mo tell me about it! She still has yet to hold it against me. Must be real love!

[@qmccahonlax31]

Awesome video!! So cool that it can be so affordable yet so accurate & fun

[@diyard3001]

Really great video. I’ve been spending a lot of time searching for the budget options and this hits on all of them. I just have a net and a crusty old mat to start and will be getting a hitting strip next. Great stuff!!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you for the feedback! It’s good to know my video was useful. If I could have gone more budget, I would have LOL. But there are certain things you can’t skimp on. And a net and mat is exactly how I started. Had no idea it would turn into this but I’ve wanted a golf simulator for about a decade so I’m still super excited every time I turn it on. Good luck with your build 😄

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

Thank you so much for this brother. Best DIY HGS video I've seen by far. Would love to play a round with ya when I get mine going. Easy W for ya but still be fun!!! lol

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@PhillyPhenomGolf win or lose is no matter. I enjoy the company when I play! That’s why I’m always looking for others with gspro. It’s a ton of fun to play online. Works well. You get everything set up, send me a message on TT or leave me a comment here. We’ll play. If you need any help or a second opinion on your setup, let me know!

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

@@UnrealGolfSandro your the man bro I was hoping you would say that. Be fun having someone to play and compete with. Try and give u a run for your money. I'm getting there. Lol

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@PhillyPhenomGolf I’m sure you’ll get better fast! My game has improved , I know that for a fact. And I don’t mind giving you a few strokes 😁

[@IdaGolfo]

Getting ready to install my golf sim. Cleaned out the garage today. I went with a Mevo plus limited edition because I got a great deal for one that had only been used once. I really enjoyed this video. Look forward to virtual golf. Not sure how it all works yet, but maybe we could play a round online. Cheers bro!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thanks for the reply and I’m glad you liked the video! Mevo+ is great. Especially since you don’t need an extra subscription for 3rd party software. Are you planning on getting gspro software? If so, we can easily play online. I’ve met a handful of people, played in a scramble, a 1v1 match and had some friends feature on my live streams. If you’re going the gspro route I’d be down to play! Good luck getting everything setup. If you need a brain to pick, feel free to reach out.

[@IdaGolfo]

@@UnrealGolfSandro for sure will be getting gs pro! I’ll message you when the day comes:). Take care and gl with your channel.

[@hcpgolf]

Great budget build 🙌🏼⛳️

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@hcpgolf thanks man! I’ve seen a few of your videos when I was starting out and looking into different softwares. Thanks for the great content you’ve put out 🙏

[@Lyricz803Gaming]

Let's Gooooooo!!! This is a dope video bro!!!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@ba_golf]

Hey mate, great video and channel! I am also a sim/real golfer albeit a high handicap one, and I use the Garmin R10. Subscribed and look forward to your future content 👍

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Cheers! I checked out the channel and subbed. I’ll keep an eye out to stay updated on the r10. Thank you for watching as well

[@bigdogpete43]

Fantastic stuff. You have a verrrrrry understanding wife lol. Thanks for the info.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@bigdogpete43 haha I sure do. I guess she wants to keep me around. Thanks for watching!

[@deantondreau5402]

Awesome video! Thank you for doing this. A few questions I have. 1) You did not mention golf balls used. I assume the Calloway RPT balls? 2) From the video, I did not see overhead protection. From 8', I would think wedges would go above the impact screen or at least some of the time? 3) do you experience chipping issues under 10 yds and do you experience disconnects? Thank you....

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Hey thanks for the response and the great questions. Unfortunately I did have to partially summarize although it seemed like I was rambling forever 😂 I can probably dedicate an entire podcast to this stuff. I will go further in depth with most of these topics and actually already have a few of these answered in my previous videos. I use the ball dot stickers but yes, the dots/RPT balls are necessary for accurate spin/spin axis. The dots work incredibly well and I can use my preferred ball. Since I’m 8ft from the screen, 8’ has never given me issues. My safety net maxes out at around 8.5’ and the closest I’ve come is about a foot from the ceiling on a flop. I can hit my 58° full with no issues. But most would be comfortable with some additional ceiling protection. As for chipping, I have a video put out on my fix for that. It helps with a stable Bluetooth connection and seems to prevent lost data transferred between the LM and gspro. I still have the occasional no-read on chips but I am actually getting chips to read that fly as short as 6 feet. It’s about a $20 fix for a Bluetooth extender sitting next to my unit. When I use the rapsodo app, I do not get disconnects. It seems to be internet related. When I use gspro, I might experience a disconnect once every 3-4 hours but it’s as simple as hitting “connect” on the springbok connector and we’re back up and running. I’m very open about the chipping in my lives and at the end of the day, I prefer the occasional no-read to severe misreads that I had with the skytrak+

[@stevegiles1729]

Such a great video! This is a very impressive build at a budget price. My question is about the cheap Lowe's turf. Does it really simulate an actual putting green? I'm hoping to add some realistic pudding without spending a grand on high-end turf.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you for checking it out. The Lowe’s turf is surprisingly good. Especially once you attach it to the gym mats it has that softer feel. It runs at about 10 on the stimp from what I can tell and it’s fairly smooth. It’s not going to be a $1000 putting green-type of smooth but it allows me to putt in sim rounds comfortably. If you wanted to raise the hitting area and add a cup, it would be a decent training aid. I actually used this same turf to build a putting green at my previous house and I used it daily. For an extreme budget option it’s better than some of the other options out there.

[@boojiboy2275]

Great video and fantastic setup. Being a 1 handicap I'm sure you wouldn't hit too many stray shots but with that setup effectively in your living room it would be pretty risky playing with high handicaps, novices and kids wouldn't it?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@boojiboy2275 that’s a great concern. I’ve had several high handicappers give it a try (like, really bad players 😅) and to my surprise, the worst shot was a topped 3 wood that went nearly straight up and yet, no ceiling contact. A few shanks have hit the shank wall but none have hit the drywall. My shanks don’t even leave the screen. I’d definitely recommend increasing the width of the shank wall for more comfort and possibly adding some ceiling protection. It’s all personal preference of course but you do want to feel comfortable swinging in the sim.

[@ssamqueen]

Love it man. Does the Rhapsodo give you issues with disconnecting very often?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Not at all. I’ll have to make a video and go more into depth on the topic but from what I’ve gathered, it’s all internet specific. My internet and device is great and I have no disconnects when I use the app. App works great on my iPad but runs slow on my iPhone. I mostly use my rapsodo with gspro software connected to my pc, and Bluetooth seems to be the most stable out of every connection. Connects quick and stays connected. So for me, I run gspro for the great graphics and ball physics but also because the Bluetooth connection makes disconnects virtually non-existent. I have the occasional disconnect when running gspro (maybe once every 3 sessions) but it’s as simple as hitting “connect” on the springbok connector and I’m back up and running in about 10 seconds. To me, it doesn’t ruin the experience. I actually had more connection issues with my skytrak+ ($3200) before I switched to the mlm2pro!

[@LastTrueSouL]

Great video bro! You got me wanting to build a setup now

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@LastTrueSouL all you need is 3k and a dream 🤣 you got this

[@LastTrueSouL]

@@UnrealGolfSandro getting the 3k is the dream 😂

[@LucasPhillips-t9g]

Would love a tutorial on how to connect the MLM2 with GSPro. I'm having issues

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@LucasPhillips-t9g sure! What issues are you having/ where are you getting stuck?

[@boojiboy2275]

Lol the shank wall is essential. I think I'd need mine extending further back than yours? 😮 😂

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@boojiboy2275 you’d be surprised at how little you actually need! My shanks usually stay on the screen even being offset to the right. My friends have used the shank wall but I don’t think the drywall has really been at risk. But the larger the protection, the more comfortably one can swing. It took me a bit to have trust in playing a draw but now I don’t think twice about hitting any club

[@jebronlames5997]

This is so cool!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Almost as cool as your name 😏 haha thank you for the love 🙏

[@jebronlames5997]

@@UnrealGolfSandro i appreciate that. I don't even care about golf but i knew that setup deserved some likes and comments!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@jebronlames5997well then I appreciate it even more. Seriously. KZbin is hard 😂 Have yourself a good karma day!

[@jebronlames5997]

@@UnrealGolfSandro you too. I hope this video gets the attention it deserves!

[@1kado278]

Thank you for this brother 🔥

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

I hope it helps! The simulator is a blast but definitely a lot of logistics to figure out. Feels good to have it done

[@qdub2012]

Im going with the R10 due to the fact that if you want to run a 3rd party on MLM2 you have to buy the $200 Rapsodo software and then the 3rd party yearly subscription. On top of using the RPT balls ($70/dozen) as someone who hits straight iron shots and know my misses for a driver and not needing ti fix anything I just want something I can use for feedback and get with friends

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@qdub2012 the r10 is a great option for what you described. Pretty much just for fun. I wouldn’t take any of the data seriously because the spin axis can give you some pretty wild numbers which changes the entire shot shape. I tired it. Drove me nuts when trying to play full rounds because I’d hit my normal draw and it would show up as a fade. Never could really trust the shape 100%. Night and day difference between the 2 units as far as accuracy goes but I understand the subscription is a lot. If subscription price is a concern, have you considered the square golf launch monitor? It’s new so the firmware needs another update or 2 before it gets really good but it has built in putting and there’s no sub required to use gspro. Should be a decent contender to the mlm2pro and its camera based so it sits right next to the ball.

[@qdub2012]

@ I was on the fence with that one. It’s just so new to the market and don’t want to be the test dummy for the first 6 months and lose faith in it. Was one reason I held off from the Garmin with all its initial issues

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@ understandable. One thing I tell people who are concerned about the Rapsodo sub is that with all the launch monitors popping up on the market every couple months, it’s likely that there will be a few more good options a year from now. No matter where you purchase the mlm2pro, that first year’s sub is included for free. That’s a great way to test it out and worst case, you can sell your unit when you get something else. But honestly, it’s got a lot of great features that are going to keep me subbing next year. Just food for thought!

[@qdub2012]

@ 100% I’m thinking long term investment save some money now or be $1000 into a unit I’d sell for $200

[@100rando7]

Ty!!!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Hope it can help you! I’m having an absolute blast with mine

[@TheGolfSchop]

Great build! I think everyone could use an instructional video about how you talked your wife into a living room golf sim. 😂😂

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Thank you for watching! And that’s the most difficult part. Results may vary but it’s always important to emphasize that projectors are like home theaters! 😂

[@stevegiles1729]

Yes LOL I have to build mine in the garage

[@edge21str]

My main problem is low ceilings. Anything less than 8 ft and it's just a matter of time until you punch a hole in the ceiling with a long iron.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@edge21str yeah 8ft is low. My last house has 8ft ceilings. I didn’t even feel comfortable with a 7 iron so I scrapped the idea until I moved. From now on any time I move, the requirement is tall ceilings. I think minimum has to be 9.5’ to be comfortable

[@l8knight845]

I'm surprised you aren't running at 1440? I feel like your PC should be fine no? It's a really cool setup! Thanks for the tour.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Yeah it definitely can. I change the aspect ratio to fit the impact screen size so it’s 1600:1200 I think. Then I just put it on very high/ultra depending on if I’m streaming, recording, or how demanding the course is. Most courses are not demanding but some designs have tens of thousands of trees and it can affect performance. Thank you for stopping by again and for commenting!

[@Kell-v4o]

I’m convincing my parents and to help me build this do you have a list of every material you used? I would really appreciate it thank you so much!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@Kell-v4o that’s awesome! You’ll love it. I’m on a long job right now and I’m itching to get back home just to play 😅 pretty much all the parts/products are in the description of this video! If there’s anything you have questions on, don’t hesitate to ask 😁

[@Kell-v4o]

@@UnrealGolfSandro okay thanks so much

[@Rapsodo]

If you need any help selling your parents let us know...

[@PhillyPhenomGolf]

How high does your ceiling need to be. I know they usually say ten ft. And I see you have a sloped ceiling. Wondering how high it is where you have the projector. Looks lower then 10 but hard to tell

[@kh2099-z5f]

Depending on your height and what club you use. Wont work in a 8 foot ceiling.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

True. I always say 9ft is the true minimum. Even if 8 ft worked, I’d be conscious of the ceiling the entire time.

[@PackTBE]

Question, how did you get GSPro to work with your rapsodo MLM2Pro? I have been looking in to trying this, but I did not think that Rapsodo MLM2Pro was supported with GSPro. Thank you!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@PackTBE thank you for watching. It works and it works well. In my opinion it’s the best way to use the mlm2pro because the Bluetooth connection is so stable. I’ll refer you to triple bogey’s video on the setup but it’s a simple download of a 3rd party connector. I’ve got a video coming out in a bit here today referencing the connection process and how easy it is! Check out triple bogey’s vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paeVp3-KqdN2h5Ysi=-Zxng6a8umlyRo9z

[@rigoalhn1]

So did you cut a rectangle in the 4x5 mat to put the insert in?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Yes exactly. I missed that small detail. Just flip the mat around, trace the strip and try to make it as straight as possible. The hitting strip should fit in nice and snug.

[@rigoalhn1]

@@UnrealGolfSandrosweet! Thanks for all the tips man!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@rigoalhn1 you got it! If you need any other help or need a brain to pick, let me know.

[@rigoalhn1]

@@UnrealGolfSandrosurely will. I appreciate it that. I live in MO so I’m planning for the winter time and setting it up in the garage. I’ve got 8ft 2in ceiling in the garage so in cutting in close in space. I like your idea of the mat a lot. The video i was looking at before the dude was recommending like a $1400 mat because of “back problems”.. so I wasn’t sure. Also might have to do a 60” TV on the side instead of a projector. Haven’t decided if I want to stream from my iPad or hook up my spare gaming desktop with a NVIDIA 3070. Will definitely hit you up.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@rigoalhn1 definitely close on space. Even if you can’t hit driver you’ll still thoroughly enjoy it. That guy was right, the mat is extremely important. But it’s the hitting strip that can prevent elbow, shoulder, back pain, etc. if you find the mat I recommended isn’t sufficient, the popular ones like country club elite are still only around $80 if you just get a strip. I don’t find the cheap stance mat to be a problem and I have zero pain after 6 months with my setup. I don’t see the need for crazy expensive flooring otherwise, unless if just for looks. And if you go with the rapsodo, try their app out before deciding on additional software. It’s great for practice and game improvement and the courses are probably 6/10 for immersiveness. But if you really want that “wow” factor of a simulation software, you’ll want gspro. And that’s what truly takes the mlm2pro to the next level. I didn’t have a projector for a couple weeks after my initial cheap one broke and myself and a couple friends still enjoyed gspro, just by looking at a 27” monitor after each shot. So there’s definitely no need to start out with the impact screen and projector. In fact a net is so much quieter than an impact that you might really like it.

[@geeksquad7374]

What is the noise like coming off of that budget screen? Some shots you showed sounded pretty quiet and others sounded really loud!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@geeksquad7374 great question. Depends on which device I’m recording with that day haha. It’s louder than a more expensive screen. The first screen I had was heavier, by go-sports and it made less noise and less bounce back with the ball. Not much different overall (it’s always going to be loud indoors) but I noticed a slight difference when I switched to this screen

[@saythavisone3686]

I have the MLM 2 Pro and my space I have is 16 feet. The accuracy is poor with higher ball speeds. Its safe to say you should have more then 8 feet of ball flight, you need at least 11 feet of ball flight.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@saythavisone3686 I would contact support if I were you. I’m not sure what you consider a high ball speed but I max out at about 168 and it reads just fine. I’ve had a player with a 190 ball speed on my setup with no issues and I just played 36 without a single misread. My setup is 8ft ball to screen, and 7 ft ball to unit. The shorter distance doesn’t seem to affect me. Like I said, I think it’s worth contacting support. If you have a defective unit they will fix it.

[@chadandtyler]

Just curious is there an option without the webcam for putting? Like I’ve played the top golf and stuff and you “chip close for a putt “ is that possible with this setup? Or is there any other options or is webcam the only way or best way to?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@chadandtyler autoputt is the common one. Takes all putting out of the equation. GSPRO is great because you can set the gimme ranges. Default is 10ft for a 1 putt, 30 (I think) for a 2 putt, anything else is 3. There’s also a randomizer where you make putts off a percentage and you also have the option to choose your putt. I’ve seen people get creative with that too. But most people don’t putt in general! They say it’s too tricky to judge (which I agree) and prefer auto putt because it makes the game flow better. Having any more than 2 people in the sim can get annoying when everyone’s spending more time putting than getting on the green. Gspro is the official software for the Sim Golf Tour and they have an autoputt tour to accommodate everyone, if tournaments are your style.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@chadandtyler thank you for the question! I’ll go more into depth with this topic in a video soon. Putting gets asked about a lot

[@chadandtyler]

@@UnrealGolfSandro awesome thank you for the great detailed response !

[@ItsMotiveHQ]

W video bro

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

W comment. Thanks dude 🙏

[@ericpratt8315]

What is the dimension of the space you are using? (Lengthxwidthxheight). Looking for from the wall behind the computer to the other wall.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Space is about 20’ x 13’ x 9.5-10.5’(vaulted ceilings). The pc to the opposite wall is the 13’ measurement. It’s more than enough space all around which helps it to feel comfortable but could certainly go smaller

[@Philbythelake]

How did you connect the rapsodo to a PC?

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Rapsodo connects to the pc via Bluetooth and there’s a simple download of a 3rd party connector that reads the data from the unit and sends it to gspro. Works flawlessly and a good majority of Rapsodo, Garmin r10 and mevo+ users use it. It’s called the “springbok connector” and it also allows you to putt if you have a webcam!

[@psychedelic-guitar-art]

[@montanaburke6267]

how were you able to get the rapsodo app on the computer? I reached out to support about it because I was going to get a gaming PC like you did and then put the app on it, but when I reached out to support and when they emailed back they said that you are currently not able to use the MLM2Pro on the PC. that it is only available on IOS phone/iPad or a Adroid phone or tablet. I would love to build something very similar to what you have done here but I am just not sure how to get the software on a gaming PC. Also if I do put the software on a PC like you did, then would I still be able to use it on an Ipad if i were to take it to the range. thank you in advance!

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@montanaburke6267 that’s because I’m not actually using the Rapsodo app on my pc. This is GSPro, a simulator software. It only runs on pc. It’s far superior to other softwares out there. Ball physics, graphics, and the level of detail goes beyond everything else I’ve seen. 1000+ courses publicly released, etc. I still use the rapsodo app and I showcase that in my other videos but I do so more for practice. The mobile app won’t give you the same immersive feel that you’ll get with gspro but it’s great for a budget, quick setup and mobile option. I use both softwares but majority being gspro. It’s an additional $250/yr and you can hook up a webcam for webcam putting with gspro. So if you already have hopes of using a pc, then the upgrade to gspro is a no brainer. Check out my videos of the recent rapsodo beta and finally, post update to get a better idea at what the rapsodo app gets you. Let me know if you have even more questions. I can direct you further

[@momstercrossfire]

My mlm2pro carry distances are way off. I’m hitting into a net. I have about 8’. Not sure about this unit.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Are you using it in a garage or somewhere where it might have concrete or metal interference? I’m set to to 8’ as well and I really don’t have any discrepancies. Interference is huge with radar units. And it’s being addressed in the newest update

[@momstercrossfire]

@@UnrealGolfSandro concrete basement. Im going to work on covering some concrete in front of the unit. I used it today with more distance from ball to screen and it seems to be pretty decent. I think in need more lighting as well.

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@momstercrossfire definitely try to cover that concrete. And you shouldn’t need more lighting (even without me knowing how much you have now), the unit uses infrared cameras so it actually thrives in the dark. Watch out for interference from any portable fans as well. I hope it continues to be a good option for you. I’m loving mine and I’m picky

[@momstercrossfire]

@@UnrealGolfSandro yeah I’m starting to find that out. My question though is, how much and where does the concrete need covered? Does it need something thick over it?

[@davidvesseur]

Your wife is a very kind woman

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

She’s awesome! I guess she likes me around 😅 she might be second guessing herself after my last few range sessions 💣

[@l8knight845]

Tell me you're single, without telling me....then he says he's marries. Lol

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@l8knight845 it’s all about finding the right person! I like being home and my family likes having me home.

[@Philbythelake]

My wife would kill me….😭😭😭

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

Not if you get to her first! 😅

[@Philbythelake]

@@UnrealGolfSandro setting up for the garage. Appreciate the awesome idea! Can’t believe how affordable this is

[@UnrealGolfSandro]

@@Philbythelake sure is! Probably even more so in the garage! I’m really happy with it because I truly thought I’d need close to 10k for something decent. Good luck with your build and let me know if I can help somehow!

[@Philbythelake]

@@UnrealGolfSandroyea I’m very excited especially with the winter looming. Already having the PC saves me a ton as well