PlayBetter's Golf Tech Weekly

Golf Simulator Build Guide: Best Setups for Every Budget This Winter

Buy the SkyTrak+ with PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/s... Buy the SkyTrak+ at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/s... 00:00 Intro 01:28 How much space do you need? 06:25 What makes up a full golf sim setup? 09:12 Why should you build a setup now? 12:44 Best launch monitors for what sim golfer you are 14:25 The game improver sim golfer 17:05 The entertainer sim golfer 20:00 Sim league competitor golfer 22:23 Marc talks about the Square Golf Home Edition 23:15 Competitive Sim League Options 27:20 Golf Sim deal of a lifetime! (Link in bio) 30:00 Final Thoughts

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Arccos Golf Review (Air, Smart Laser, Sensors, New App)

Buy the Arccos Air at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/arccos-air?_pos=1&_sid=0822b4a3e&_ss=r Buy the Arccos Gen 4 Smart Sensors at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/arccos-gen-4-smart-sensors?_pos=2&_sid=0822b4a3e&_ss=r Buy the Arccos Smart Laser at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/arccos-smart-laser-golf-rangefinder?_pos=21&_sid=0822b4a3e&_ss=r

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Garmin Approach R50 Deep Dive: Is It Worth $5,000?

Buy the Garmin Approach R50 at PlayBetter: iso https://www.playbetter.com/products/garmin-approach-r50-golf-launch-monitor-simulator?_pos=1&_sid=1e94b10c0&_ss=r Is the Garmin Approach R50 worth its $5,000 price tag? In this episode of Golf Tech Weekly, Marc Sheforgen and Daniel Fitzpatrick dive deep into Garmin’s flagship launch monitor and simulator. We break down the built-in 10-inch touchscreen, 3-camera high-speed impact vision, PC-free setup, accuracy, and whether this all-in-one unit delivers for your home golf setup.

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Everything you need to know about the Bushnell Launch Pro - Circle B Edition

Buy the Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/bushnell-launch-pro-launch-monitor?variant=42575025504421riv

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We Recap Our Biggest Golf Simulator and Launch Monitor Production Ever

Shop PlayBetter Sim Studios: https://www.playbetter.com/collections/home-golf-simulator-studio-packages Shop Golf Launch Monitors and Simulators at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/collections/golf-simulator Marc and Daniel recap our massive production week in Baltimore, MD. It took the entire PlayBetter crew to pull this off and maybe this is the first time its ever been done?

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Daniel tested the MGI AI Navigator Halo (It follows you)

Buy the MGI AI Navigator Halo at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/m... Daniel has been testing the MGI AI Navigator Halo and he shares his experience and thoughts on this episode! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Why Daniel tested the MGI AI Navigator Halo 02:40 Setup experience 05:08 On course experience 07:54 Price and where it stands in the MGI Lineup 08:51 Halo feature experience and controlling the cart 12:30 Built-in screen 14:04 Is the halo add on worth it? 16:00 Power assist feature 17:20 Build quality 18:35 Any cons? 22:15 Would you buy it? 25:30 Do you have to take off the Halo to store it 26:44 Final Thoughts

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Everything you need to know about the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 in 2026

Buy FlightScope Mevo Gen2 at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/f... In this episode Marc and Daniel go over everything you need to know about the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 in 2026. Daniel used to work at FlightScope for many years before joining the PlayBetter team so he shares a lot of his learnings about the company and product in this one.

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Golf Tech Shopping with a $7,500 Budget

Marc and Daniel sit down and try to build out a perfect Golf Tech list with a budget of $7,500. They need to pick at least one GPS Tech item, one Rangefinder and one Launch Monitor and or Sim Studio piece. At the end they also talk a little about the Open Championship and pick some winners! Shop all the items mentioned at PlayBetter: www.playbetter.com

Rapsodo MLM2PRO in 2026

Shop the Rapsodo MLM2PRO at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/rapsodo-mlm-2-pro-golf-launch-monitor-simulator?_pos=1&_sid=ac1251b81&_ss=r&variant=43817255764133 Shop the Certified Pre-Owned MLM2PRO at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/rapsodo-mlm2pro-golf-launch-monitor-simulator-certified-pre-owned?_pos=4&_sid=962edb79b&_ss=r Marc and Daniel do a deep dive on the popular Rapsodo MLM2Pro Launch Monitor & Simulator. They cover everything you need to know and tease some future releases from Rapsodo. 00:00 Intro 02:27 Pricing and value 04:47 How it works 11:36 Simulator features 18:32 Drawbacks 20:54 Subscription pricing 27:48 PC software preview 32:09 Comparisons 36:49 Final verdict

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How Mashie builds simulated courses for GSPro

Mashie has designed over 30 simulated golf courses on GSPro. He has made many in his home area of Colorado and famously has released Chambers Bay with the help of a caddie that works at that golf course. Marc, Daniel and Danny get an inside look on how Mashie creates and designs courses for golf simulation! Shop Golf Technology at PlayBetter: www.playbetter.com 0:00 — Welcome to Golf Tech Weekly 2:28 — Mashie's Path Into Golf Course Design 3:45 — From Building a Simulator to Building Courses 15:08 — How GSPro Courses Come to Life 17:00 — Mapping the Course: Satellite Data, LiDAR, and Layout 19:13 — Tracing the Course’s Real Shapes and Features 20:39 — Studying the Details That Make a Course Feel Real 23:20 — Adding the Final Layers of Authenticity 24:35 — Performance Tuning Without Sacrificing Detail 31:49 — How Long It Takes to Build a Course 34:39 — Why GSPro’s Open Ecosystem Stands Out 49:49 — The Power of the GSPro Community 55:37 — Updating Courses as Courses Change in Real Life 61:54 —What Mashie Is Working on Next

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We tested the Blue Tees Rainmaker

Marc and Daniel review the Blue Tees Rainmaker Portable Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator after they both have tested it.

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Best Launch Monitors Under $1,000

Daniel and Marc talk about their favorite golf launch monitors in 2026 that cost less than $1,000 — and include a bonus option if you want to spend a little more! Shop all of the Launch Monitors mentioned at https://www.playbetter.com/

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Golf Gifts for Father's Day 2026

Get Free 2-Day Shipping with PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/ ⛳️ PlayBetter Golf Simulator Advisor: https://www.playbetter.com/pages/advisor Marc and Daniel discuss some amazing golf tech gifts for this years Father's day from budget items to more expensive ones. You can find any product they talked about at PlayBetter.com 00:00 Intro 02:14 Under $200 08:20 $200-$700 18:18 $799 and UP 24:37 The Best Golf Gift? 27:01 Final Thoughts

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Jock from GolfBusters: Talking Golf Launch Monitors

Jock from the popular Youtube Channel ‪@GolfBusters‬ has been testing Golf Launch Monitors for a while now. He sits down with us to share what his favorite options are and talk about the growth of their channel and how they got started in the space! Shop all the best Golf Tech at PlayBetter.com

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What are the best Golf GPS Watches in 2026?

Today we sit down and discuss all of the best Golf GPS watches on the market in 2026 and which ones are best for you. Shop Golf GPS watches at PlayBetter.com: https://www.playbetter.com/collections/golf-gps-watches 00:00 Intro 00:58 What watches Marc and Daniel use 03:00 What Daniel looks for in a Golf GPS Watch 05:02 Garmin Golf Watches 26:40 Bushnell Ion Elite 29:30 Shot Scope G6 33:38 Blue Tees PlayMaker+ 36:20 SkyCaddie LX5 39:38 Final thoughts

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#16: The Best Golf Rangefinders in 2026

Shop all Golf Rangefinders at PlayBetter.com: https://www.playbetter.com/collection... Marc and Daniel talk about the best rangefinders you can buy in 2026. This is a crowded field but there are a few brands that really stick out and are at the top of this category.

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#15: Sean Ogle (Breaking Eighty)

Shop all of the Golf Tech we talked about at PlayBetter.com: https://www.playbetter.com/ Breaking Eighty Website (A lot of images in this episode were pulled from it: https://breakingeighty.com/ Breaking Eighty YouTube / @breakingeighty Sean Ogle from Breaking Eighty has built a life that some of us dream of. He does amazing golf tech reviews and also travels the world and has played and reviewed the best golf courses in the world!

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#14: Cordie Walker: GolfWell

Cordie Walker is a popular golf creator and is the founder of GolfWell "I talk to top coaches, players, and researchers to find what actually works!" He talks about his book he just released called The Scoring Edge and also his journey in the space and what he has learned after talking with top golf coaches. Shop the Top Golf Tech at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/ Check out his book here! https://www.amazon.com/Scoring-Edge-Coaches-Golfwell-Guidebook/dp/B0GR6S11PV?crid=1ZD867GQ0QNW1&sprefix=the+scoring+edge+golf+bo%2Caps%2C365&sr=8-1

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#13: The Journey of Golficity

Frank Fasano and Mike Fasano from the popular Youtube channel Golficity and social media accounts sit down with us to discuss their journey in the space and more! Shop the latest golf tech at PlayBetter: www.playbetter.com 00:00 Intro 01:45 How Golficity started 21:35 How they got good with cameras 25:45 How to pick what platform to post on 30:00 The current state of Golf Technology 41:20 Golf Simulation 48:35 How they got the name Golficity 50:25 Rapid golf questions

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#12: He tracked all of Bryson DeChambeau's data, Alex Trujillo from JumboMax Golf Grips

We talk to Alex Trujillo from JumboMax Golf Grips about how they do their grip tests, every grip they have, how he got into the golf industry and what it's like working with the best golfers in the world.

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