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Golf simulator technology, equipment insights, buying advice, game improvement and stories from inside the industry. Written by Tom Murray, founder of SimCaddy, with a focus on helping golfers better understand the technology behind the modern indoor golf experience.

Why Simplicity Improves Indoor Golf Training | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

Why Simplicity Improves Indoor Golf Training

Discover why simplicity and a neutral baseline make golf simulation more effective, more natural, and better for real world golf improvement.

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PGA Show 2026 Golf Simulator Review by SimCaddy | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

PGA Show 2026 Golf Simulator Review by SimCaddy

After spending time at the 2026 PGA Show, this article highlights the key technology developments, product launches, and industry trends shaping the future of golf simulation in Canada.

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Why Room Geometry Matters in a Golf Simulator | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

Why Room Geometry Matters in a Golf Simulator

Room geometry is the foundation of a great golf simulator, as width, depth, ceiling height, lighting, and alignment ultimately determine whether the experience feels immersive, safe, and capable of delivering reliable performance and real game improvement.

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The Truth About Indoor Golf Turf | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

The Truth About Indoor Golf Turf

What golfers need to know about club-turf interaction when practicing on hitting mats and indoor golf simulators.

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The Foundation for Better Indoor Golf | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

The Foundation for Better Indoor Golf

Clean Gear, Clean Shoes, Better Data. Simple Habits That Optimise Your Golf Simulator Experience

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GolfCore: ProTee’s Next Step in Golf Simulation | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

GolfCore: ProTee’s Next Step in Golf Simulation

If you’ve been following ProTee United, you’ve probably noticed the quiet buzz building around their next-generation golf simulation platform, GolfCore. Officially teased at last year’s PGA Show, it is now expected to debut in early 2026. After seeing it up close, I can tell you it is worth the wait.

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Why ProTee VX Keeps Getting Better & Better | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

Why ProTee VX Keeps Getting Better & Better

I have owned the ProTee VX since it was first released nearly three years ago and have never looked back. At the time, I thought I was simply adding a reliable launch monitor to my home simulator setup. Something to give me basic ball data and maybe add some structure to my off-course practice. What I didn’t realize…

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CASE STUDY Premium Residential Golf Simulator – Prince Edward Island | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

CASE STUDY Premium Residential Golf Simulator – Prince Edward Island

When a client in scenic cottage country on Prince Edward Island reached out to SimCaddy, his goal was clear: design and install a professional grade golf simulator inside his detached three-bay garage retreat, a beautifully crafted building on his summer property with an impressive waterfront view. He envisioned a…

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Grey Impact Screens: Meaningful or Marketing? | SimCaddy
  • by Tom Murray

Grey Impact Screens: Meaningful or Marketing?

At SimCaddy, we welcome innovation in the golf simulator industry, especially when it overlaps with our background in AV systems. But we also believe in being realistic and transparent. The science behind grey screens suggests potential benefits in certain scenarios. Whether or not those benefits are noticeable to the…

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