Chrome OS Golf Simulator

[GolfSpy_APH]

Sometimes it is funny how life works out. I've had this article waiting in the wings for a few weeks now for the right time to post. We have had so much going on I didn't want it to get lost in the shuffle. For starters I'm an Android/Chrome OS user. I have my Chromebook and in my homeoffice I have a HP Chromebase as well as my phones are Android devices. Chromeunboxed is one of my go to youtube channels and sites to read up on the goings on and it was interesting me to see that he is an avid golfer. I should have known with the golf clubs often in the backdrop of videos, but when I saw this (video first then article) I really wanted to share it to all. So please check it out and let me know you think

https://chromeunboxed.com/chromebook-chrome-os-golf-simulator-garmin-r10-awesome-golf/

Wait there is more though. I said it is funny how life works. I have been selling off some older golfing kit here and a guy reached out to me wanting to by an older set of irons I had. He is new to the game and caught the bug hard! I mean went full out with home setup and net, putting matt and everything. He lives about an hour away and got to chatting via messages while finding a good time for him to come pick up the irons. Unfortunately he was a bit cash strapped, but sold his older irons (ladies clubs) and still really wanted to pick them up. He proposed he would leave his Garmin R10 with me as a swap while he waited for his next pay (In Switzerland we are paid once per month). Of course with me having this article waiting for timing I instantly said yes. Now I get 2-3 weeks to try this thing out, see if it works as well as it did for the Chromeunboxed crew and get some extra fun practice in at home and the range. 

First impressions of the Garmin R10 without turning it on are kinda wow. It is so sleek and just a really nice looking device. The case has a premium feel to it and overall just impressive. Hopefully later today it stops raining and I'll get a chance to his some balls to see how it works. 

Again not quite finished. It somewhat seems when it rains in pours because another related article came across my feed which also was right in line with all of this. 

https://golficity.com/breaking-garmin-approach-r10-launch-monitor-now-supports-titleist-rct-ball/

Garmin now supports the Titleist RCT Ball which should significantly help its readings and numbers in terms of reliability. I'm not sure if I'll be able to find any of the golf balls in time to try it out, but I will go on the hunt to try and find it. 

I know we have an R10 thread already and it has had some mixed reviews, but I'll do my best to keep this updated with my findings along the way and who knows may it will impress enough to make the dip and purchase one. I have a Rapsodo and although I enjoyed it, the use hasn't been nearly what I was hoping for anymore. Especially now with the premium membership now gone I really don't know how often I'll take it out as I am looking for more of a simulator vs a practice device. 

What do you think? Would the Chrome OS system with R10 be a good budget simulator option for you? Have you tried and used the R10? What would your preferred budget friend sim option be? 

[GolfSpy_APH]

I also missed this, but looks like hard did an article in the r10 a couple days ago. 

https://mygolfspy.com/garmin-r10-review/

[GolfSpy_APH]

An update to the previous article.

https://chromeunboxed.com/chromebooks-awesome-golf-simulator-update-bug-fixes/

[EasyPutter]

12 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

An update to the previous article.

https://chromeunboxed.com/chromebooks-awesome-golf-simulator-update-bug-fixes/

Looks like I need to get the screen fixed on my long neglected Chromebook, Lenovo laptop while low end slow does most everything I need it to and replaced the Chromebook years ago after it got underneath my rocking chair slider and screen suffered loss of about an inch of pixels in the bottom rows...  and I have a long good relationship to Garmin that began in 2006 with the GPS unit provided with a Hertz rental in Munich to find my way through Bavaria on a military trip (and was routed shortest distance through spectacular countryside and historic villages ).  Just saying 

[gpaspot13]

Chrome OS Golf Simulator is a fun and innovative way to enjoy golfing from the comfort of your own home. With the help of advanced technology, this simulator allows golf enthusiasts to experience the thrill of playing golf on world-renowned courses without ever leaving their living rooms. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer, the Chrome OS Golf Simulator is a great way to improve your skills, test your abilities, and have fun with friends and family. With its easy-to-use interface, realistic graphics, and accurate measurements, this simulator provides a realistic golfing experience that is sure to impress.