I wanted to test a series of balls which were relatively inexpensive and readily available in most golf retail stores and pro shops. I choose not to use the top of the line of golf balls, for this test, because all playable golf balls will break down eventually and most of the advantages of the high end golf balls have negligible affect on a simulator. In my option it is a waste of money to use a $4 golf ball on an indoor golf simulator, when you can use a $1 ball and get the same results.

The Test:
I ran an indoor golf league from my business; I used a different group of 6 balls for each week. The same players played 9 holes each week on the same golf simulator. I limited the variables for the study, by holding everything constant except for the golf balls. I had 8 players, each player using their own golf clubs. At the end of each week, I traded out the balls and replaced them with six new test balls. The six test balls were placed in a bin next to the simulator, and the players were only allowed to use the balls, I had provided.

The Results:
At the end of the test, which ran for four weeks; 8 players and 9 holes per week, the results are as follows:

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If you are dreaming of becoming a professional golf player someday, there is no doubt that you should have your own Indoor Putting Green. This is very helpful for you to become a great golf player in the future. Nevertheless, you should have a lot of time for practice. You need to focus on the techniques and strategies which will help you with your game. Aside from having a passion for this sport, there are also health benefits of this kind of game. This is not just a hobby or a sport which you can play but also training grounds for you to become a healthy person. The facilities bring a lot of health benefits because of the incorporation of nature of this sport.

Indoor putting green is very helpful in the joints and knees of a person. Knee joint problems can be resolved in this sport. This is because the surface of the green is softer which will be easy for golf players to play. The artificial greens used in indoor putting can be used also as a playground for children. Since the green is softer, bouncing movements will not be difficult and players can move freely. This game requires players to stand for a long time and walk long in the game facility. But because indoor putting green is found in indoor facilities like home and office, you don’t have to walk and stand for a couple of hours. Repetitive arm swing increases the heart rate level of a person. This is helpful to those people who have undergone sensitive medical procedures which enables them to move limited. This is the good way to be active again after a long time of medical treatment.

Indoor putting green is not just for young and middle age people. This can also be played by senior citizens. They can have a lot of benefits if they play indoor putting green. Remaining physically active is very important to senior citizens to improve their health condition. Their muscles are likely to become stronger and make them feel as if they are young. It reduces the signs of aging because they will feel physically active in playing this kind of game. It is good for their entire health because it does not involve a lot of movement compared to other sports activities. This will enable them to move freely on their prescribe condition.

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There are two types of home golf simulators on the market today.

• The first type eventually collects dust, due to player losing interest… for whatever reason(s).
• The second type of are those that golfers, of all skill levels, dream of having at home: a commercial grade virtual golf simulator.

For this article, the second type will be discussed.

Commercial grade virtual golf simulators are not cheap, but they cost much less today than ever before. For example) Currently, this upgradeable software, technology, and hardware range in price from $3k to $45k: just nine years ago, this technology would cost $15k to $100k, respectively.

For the past 10 to 15 years, commercial grade virtual simulators have been fantasy for most golfing homeowners. Today, these simulators are becoming more affordable and setting new standards for home entertainment and training. These type of virtual simulators allow the player the option of playing courses from around the world. Some of the virtual simulators allow more than golf.

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