DancinDogg Personal Golf Simulator
July 6, 2006 – 6:19 am | by GolfdirtSOURCE: DancinDogg Golf
Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time or wherewithal to hit the course… or even the range for that matter. So I’m always on the lookout for gadgets, training accessories, and even games that will let me play or practice golf — or as close to it as possible — at home or the office.
Here’s something for indoor use that I just read about; it sure does look like the tech’s finally catching up with the real world (getting affordable, in other words).
The system doesn’t look that big. Basically, you connect a swing pad (mat, really) to your Windows PC via a USB port, which then lets you “…experience …playing golf in your home on some of the best golf courses in the world on EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 [game software].”
In a sense, I’m hesitant to try this gizmo. I’ve built a pretty good, ego-boosting “Eldon on Tour” fantasy world around my ability to play the PC game quite competently… using my mouse and keyboard. I have a feeling it won’t be too healthy for my psyche if my computer alter ego has to rely on my actual golf swing as well. [GO]
