What Is Awesome Golf, and What Do You Need to Run It at Home?
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Awesome Golf is simulator software that turns shot data from a supported launch monitor into ranges, games, and virtual golf. The current Windows version doesn't need a gaming PC, and the software also runs on iPhone/iPad, Apple-silicon Macs, Android, and supported Chromebooks. Which device you can use still depends on the launch monitor you own.
Launch monitor first, device second
Awesome Golf supports selected launch monitors from Garmin, Rapsodo, Foresight, FlightScope, Square, Bushnell, and Uneekor, but support varies by model and operating system. A monitor that connects directly on Windows may need a different route on Android or macOS.
So before you buy a tablet or dig out an old laptop, look up your exact launch monitor and operating system on the Awesome Golf compatibility list. A brand name alone is not enough; Uneekor support, for example, is listed for the EYE MINI.
Windows 10, 4 GB of RAM
The Windows requirements are light: Windows 10 or later, a 2.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, integrated graphics, and about 2 GB of free storage. Awesome Golf says a typical seventh-generation or newer Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 computer runs it smoothly without a dedicated gaming graphics card. Awesome Golf Windows requirements.
Programs built around detailed course graphics ask for a lot more. If this PC will only ever run Awesome Golf, a dedicated gaming graphics card is not part of the published minimum requirements. Check the requirements for any other simulator program you plan to install.
A tablet as the whole display
With a compatible launch monitor, a phone or tablet can handle the screen side on its own. Net, mat, launch monitor, tablet, and you're set up to practice. A TV or projector can come later if you want a bigger picture.
Macs are narrower. Awesome Golf runs on Apple-silicon Macs, and its macOS guidance excludes FlightScope connections. Awesome Golf macOS compatibility. The App Store listing currently requires macOS 12 or later, so check that listing as well as the compatibility guide before installing. Awesome Golf App Store listing.
Who it's for
Golfers who want practice modes and casual games without building the room around a high-end PC. It can also make sense in a family room, where getting a game started quickly counts for more than photorealistic courses.
What the software license costs
Awesome Golf lists US prices of $14.99 per month, $159.99 per year, or $349.99 for a one-time lifetime license, before sales tax. The pricing page calls these introductory offers; confirm the amount at checkout. Monthly and annual plans are recurring. Awesome Golf pricing.
The 14-day trial does not automatically turn into a paid subscription. Manage a purchased subscription through the provider that billed it: Apple, Google Play, or Paddle for Windows purchases. The app's Manage Subscription screen shows the next renewal date. Awesome Golf subscription guidance and cancellation instructions.
A license is tied to one launch monitor. You can use it on multiple supported devices you own or control, with only one installation in use at a time; replacing the monitor requires a license transfer. Awesome Golf license terms.
The monitor can bring its own costs. Awesome Golf says the MLM2PRO needs an active Rapsodo Premium subscription, while Foresight and Bushnell models need the applicable Gold subscription unless already enabled for third-party software. These are separate from the Awesome Golf license. Launch-monitor subscriptions and add-ons.