What Is Awesome Golf, and What Do You Need to Run It at Home?
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Awesome Golf is simulator software, not a launch monitor. It takes shot data from a supported launch monitor and turns it into ranges, games, and virtual golf. One advantage is that it runs on modest hardware: the current Windows version does not require a gaming PC, and the software is also available on iPhone/iPad, Apple-silicon Macs, Android, and supported Chromebooks. The exact device you can use still depends on the launch monitor you own.
Pick the launch monitor before the device
Awesome Golf supports launch monitors from Garmin, Rapsodo, Foresight, FlightScope, Square, and Bushnell, but support is not identical across every operating system. A monitor that connects directly on Windows may need a different path on Android or macOS.
The platform list alone does not tell you that. Before buying a tablet or repurposing an old laptop, check the Awesome Golf compatibility page for your exact launch monitor and operating system.
A basic Windows computer can be enough
Awesome Golf currently lists light Windows requirements: Windows 10 or later, a 2.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, integrated graphics, and about 2 GB of free storage. The company says a typical seventh-generation or newer Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 computer can run the software smoothly without a dedicated gaming graphics card.
That makes it very different from simulator programs built around high-detail course graphics. If the computer will only run Awesome Golf, an expensive gaming tower may add cost without solving a real problem.
A phone or tablet can keep the room simple
For compatible launch monitors, a mobile device can be the entire display system. A net, mat, launch monitor, and tablet may be all you need for practice. You can add a television or projector later if you want a larger image.
Mac support has a clear limit. Awesome Golf runs only on Apple-silicon Macs, and its macOS page says "FlightScope devices are unable to be connected to MacOS devices." Some hosts also need adapters; Awesome Golf gives a USB-to-Ethernet adapter as the example for a device without a built-in Ethernet port.
The software is a good fit when simplicity matters
Awesome Golf makes the most sense for golfers who want useful practice modes and accessible games without building the room around a high-end PC. It can also work well in a family setup where ease of use matters more than photorealistic course graphics.
Before paying for a license, confirm three things: your launch monitor is supported, your intended phone/tablet/computer is supported with that monitor, and the current license terms fit the number of devices you expect to use.