Study Finds Golf Simulators Help Improve Player Performance
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Ace Indoor Golf surveyed simulator owners and found strong correlations between home sim use and measurable performance gains. The piece cites that 88% of respondents reported improvement, with average score reductions of 5.27 strokes; 96% saw improvement overall, 80% improved accuracy, and 44% increased distance. The article emphasizes that simulators are now accessible under $700, appeal to a wide age range (teens through 70s), and enable frequent practice regardless of weather. It frames simulators as a practical training tool for serious amateur golfers rather than just high-end luxury equipment.
Excerpt from Ace Indoor Golf - News
By Jay Hubbard, June 20, 2025
If you're serious about golf, chances are you’ve spent countless hours at the range, taken lessons, and played round after round trying to get better. But there’s a growing number of dedicated golfers turning to a different approach — the home golf simulator.
Once something you'd only see at a high-end facility or in a pro’s basement, simulators and launch monitors are now more accessible than ever. And they're delivering real results. A recent survey, by Ace Indoor Golf, found that 88% of sim owners reported their launch monitor improved their game. On average? They cut 5.27 strokes off their score.
Let’s break down why simulators are proving to be game-changers.
Who’s Using Simulators? Simulator users aren’t just young techies. In fact, the age spread is pretty even — with golfers in their teens through their 70s using them. And it's not just the elite players or club members either. Half of simulator owners don’t even belong to a private club. What they all share is passion and commitment: 97% of them play more than 25 rounds a year — and they’re using simulators to practice smarter.
With quality launch monitors available for under $700, more golfers are building home setups that fit their space and budget. Whether it’s a spare room, garage, or basement, these tools are helping everyday golfers get better — and faster.
Use It Often, Improve Quickly Here’s where things get really interesting: 68% of simulator owners use their simulator more than 10+ times per month. That’s every thee days or more. The convenience factor is huge — you can practice whenever you want, regardless of weather, time, or season.
This kind of frequent, feedback-rich practice leads to real results. Instead of guessing what went wrong with a shot, simulators give you instant data: swing path, launch angle, spin rate, club speed — all the details that help you adjust and improve, one swing at a time. Nick Dimengo, Golf.com Instruction Editor commented in a September 29, 2023 article, "I’ve never had more fun practicing than I have when using a launch monitor. Helping me discover my 'why,' the device has taken the guesswork out of improving my swing."
Real Results Backed by Data So does it actually work? The short answer: absolutely.
96% of simulator owners/users saw improvement
Average score dropped by 5.27 strokes per round
80% improved accuracy
44% increased distance
53% saw lower scores
Accuracy improvements topped the list — which…
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