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The Home Simulator Biz is Booming

The Home Simulator Biz is Booming

MyGolfSpy
April 22, 2024

Hey Golfers,

Has anything seemed different the last couple of weeks?

If you didn’t notice, I was gone; nice job, Connor!

If you noticed (and didn’t love it); dammit, Connor!

Regardless …

Other than Scottie winning four of his last five starts (including the Masters) and Nelly winning five in a row (including the Chevron), what did I miss?

I’ll tell you what I didn’t miss. Connor.

I didn’t miss Connor.

I’m kidding; for a lefty, he’s ok.

Let’s Get It!

📰 TODAY’S SPY NEWS

▶️ The custom simulator biz is booming. Here’s what you should know.
▶️ We need you to help us test the Shot Scope V5 Watch …
▶️ or Tour Golf custom irons (if that’s more your thing)
▶️ Will guides you through getting the most bang for your buck on bucket list courses
▶️ Can’t miss Mother’s Day gifts from adidas
▶️ Strength training is core to a good golf game
▶️ Callaway has a better take on flowers for mom

TOGETHER WITH INDOOR GOLF SHOP

An Inside Look at Custom Simulator Installations

Demand for Home Golf is Soaring

The new MyGolfSpy office has been coming together over the past few months, in part due to the work of InHome Golf, a Canadian company that has emerged as a leader in custom simulator bay installations.

In the case of our new building, InHome Golf designed four simulator bays that are 12 feet tall and 14.5 feet wide. Company owner James Laidlaw and his team put together the bays, including the hitting screens, projectors, PCs, touchscreens, turf, canopies, surround walls, underfloor—everything necessary except the tracking system itself.

It’s just one of hundreds of projects InHome Golf (a division of the Indoor Golf Shop) has on their plate as the business of custom golf setups has skyrocketed in the past five years.

I recently sat down with Laidlaw to get an inside perspective on how InHome Golf has grown, what their typical project looks like, the state-of-the-custom simulator bay installation business and more.

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TESTERS WANTED

Shot Scope V5 Watch

Shot Scope has just released its new V5 watch. We’re looking for everyday golfers to help us put it to the test.

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Toura Golf Irons

Tour Golf was created out of a passion for club building. We need you to help us see if passion equals performance

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TOGETHER WITH GOLF BREAKS

When to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck at U.S. Bucket List Courses

💰 How to Save on the Courses You Want to Play

If you’re keen on playing the best golf courses in the United States, one of the biggest hurdles is the cost. While there are a ton of world-class public courses, the word “public” doesn’t necessarily translate to affordability. Sure, you have access, but if the green fee is $500 per round, it might just not make sense to play, even if you can travel to the course. Plus, green fees only apply if you can actually get a tee time in the first place.

In-season tee times are extremely difficult to come by, especially ones at a good price, so if you’re a bargain hunter who still wants to play some of the nation’s best tracks, these are some tips on making it happen. (Hint: It’s not during peak season.)

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TOGETHER WITH adidas

12 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from adidas

May 12 is Mother’s Day and it’s time to start gearing up with the best gifts for the moms in your life. We chose a few of our favorites from adidas to help make it easier to find the perfect gift for mom.

🛒 GET MOM SOMETHING SHE WILL LOVE

GOLF FITNESS

Strength Training for Golfers

Building a Strong and Stable Core

Our body’s core, composed of our torso below the shoulders to the tops of our hips, plays a vital role not only in golf but in day-to-day life. The muscles that make up our core provide stabilization to the spine and pelvis and keep us upright. Strengthening these muscles not only improves how we feel overall but also helps provide more power to the golf swing while reducing the likelihood of injury.

In this article, we will briefly review the muscles that make up our core, why core strength is important for the golf swing and some exercises you can implement into your training regimen to improve strength, stability and rotational power.

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