About
James Whitfield has spent the last eight years researching home golf simulator technology, combining a background in data analysis with a lifelong passion for the game. He built his first simulator setup in 2017 — a single-camera Optishot system in a converted garage — and has since tracked the evolution of launch monitor technology from early radar-only units to the current generation of photometric systems. His analysis methodology focuses on aggregating real owner data across simulator communities rather than relying on manufacturer claims alone. James does not accept manufacturer samples or review units, ensuring editorial independence on every product covered.
Credentials & Experience
- ✓8+ years tracking home simulator technology
- ✓Owner of FlightScope Mevo+ and SkyTrak+ setups
- ✓Community data analyst: 6,000+ r/golfsimulators threads reviewed
- ✓Contributing editor at GolfSimulatorForum (2020–present)
- ✓B.S. Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder