Golf Simulator News Roundup — March 2026

Shot Scope LM1 Launches at $199 — No Subscription (March 26)

Shot Scope released the LM1 on March 26. Single-array Doppler radar, 3.5-inch color screen, five metrics (swing speed, ball speed, smash factor, carry, total distance). Powers on in 25 seconds, IPX3 rated, 5-hour battery, 1,000-shot storage synced via app. At $199 with no subscription, it directly targets Garmin R10's sub-$500 market. Early reports indicate high demand and potential availability constraints.

Source: Golf Digest, GolfWRX

Uneekor EYE XR Now Shipping — $6,999

The EYE XR moved from announced to available, with multiple retailers listing in-stock units. Rear ceiling-mounted, dual cameras + infrared, 19 data points without marked balls or stickers. Also released Launcher 2.0 — a unified software hub for GAME DAY, VIEW, Refine, AI Trainer, and GSPro.

Source: Uneekor

Garmin Approach G82 — $599 GPS + Radar Launch Monitor

Garmin released the Approach G82 on January 20 (shipping ramped in March): a $599 handheld GPS device with built-in Doppler radar launch monitor, 3.5-inch touchscreen, 43,000+ preloaded courses, and PlaysLike Distance. Bridges the gap between GPS handhelds and dedicated launch monitors.

Garmin R10 v4.40 Bug → v4.50 Fix (March 9–17)

Garmin released v4.40 on March 9, which introduced a critical regression: Club Data and Ball Data metrics stopped transmitting to third-party software (GSPro, E6, Awesome Golf). The fix (v4.50) followed on March 17. Users on v4.40 with simulator integration issues should update immediately. Awesome Golf published a dedicated troubleshooting guide.

Source: Garmin Forums, Awesome Golf

SkyTrak+ v0.108 Update: No-Read Issues Persist

The v0.108 spin rate fix (covered in our February roundup) has fully rolled out, but community reports through March indicate occasional no-reads on well-struck shots remain unresolved for some users. No additional firmware release in March.

Foresight Sports App Redesign (March 2)

Complete app overhaul: Digital Training Facility with Ladder Drill and Target Practice modes, Quick Range for fast session startup, shot tracers in Shot Analysis. Compatible with all Foresight and Bushnell launch monitors on iOS and Android.

ProTee GolfCore — Unreal Engine 5 Simulator

ProTee's TGC 2019 successor continues development with beta targeted for VX owners in Q1/Q2 2026. Built on Unreal Engine 5 for dramatically improved visuals. TGC 2019 servers remain operational indefinitely.

Callaway Sells 60% of Topgolf to Leonard Green (Effective January 1)

Topgolf Callaway Brands completed the sale of a majority stake in Topgolf to Leonard Green & Partners at ~$1.1B valuation, effective January 1, 2026. Callaway retains a minority stake. The deal separates Topgolf's entertainment business from Callaway's equipment business, allowing each to focus on core strategy.

Source: PR Newswire

GOLFZON Adds U.S. Women's Open to Simulator Partnership

GOLFZON expanded its USGA deal (announced in January) to include the U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally alongside the U.S. Open, broadening the partnership's visibility across both flagship championships.

SkyTrak Season Opener — $500 Off ST MAX

SkyTrak ran a spring promotion with $500 off the ST MAX (successor to SkyTrak+). Notable deal for buyers who missed the January SkyTrak+ closeout pricing.

Garmin Approach R50 — $500 Off at PlayBetter

PlayBetter offered $500 off the Garmin R50 (MSRP $4,999). Limited-time promotion for Garmin's premium radar launch monitor.