Frequently Asked Questions
1. What golf launch monitors currently work with the Fitness Golf software?
The launch monitors that we know work great with the Fitness Golf software are listed below, and you can learn more about them by clicking on their names. We currently have testers trying the Fitness Golf software with other launch monitors, and we will add to this list as we discover more launch monitor options:
The Nova by Open Launch
The Square
The Garmin R10
The SkyTrak Original
The SkyTrak+
The SLX Microsim
The Foresight GC2 (for some owners)
Our User Manual describes how to connect with most of the above launch monitors. Other launch monitors that transmit data using the Open Connect format and are able to connect with the GSPro software, also will likely work with the Fitness Golf software. Because we are not able to offer refunds for the full Fitness Golf software, we suggest that all customers first download and try our free 7-day Fitness Golf demo HERE to make sure the demo works with your computer system, and that you are happy with the software. If the demo works, then the full version of the software will also work.
For non-officially integrated launch monitors, potential customers should join the Discord channel at this LINK for instructions, if available , on connecting their launch monitors with the Fitness Golf software. If anyone does try our demo software with launch monitors not listed above, we'd love to hear your results by you filling out our contact form on our Contact page above!
2. What is the purpose of Fitness Golf?
The goal of Fitness Golf is to provide an amazing golf simulator experience with the option to add a full aerobic workout that is extremely enjoyable at the same time. We all know that golf is not very much exercise, and running on a treadmill and biking on a stationary bike can be quite boring. Fitness Golf solves both of these problems!
3. What if I don't feel like exercising?
Then you don't need to. Choose from any of the beautiful 162 golf courses and you can play a "Golf Only" round of golf that is just like using any other golf simulator software. Most users of the Fitness Golf software use it exclusively to just play golf because it is that good!
4. What if I don't feel like playing golf?
Then you also don't need to. By choosing "Fitness Only " mode, you can choose to walk, run, or bike for any number of holes and on any of the golf courses without hitting a single golf ball. For a Fitness Only mode, you don't even need a golf launch monitor in order to exercise.
5. Is Fitness Golf only for advanced golfers?
Absolutely not! All levels of golfers from beginners to advanced players can enjoy Fitness Golf. As a matter of fact, our hope is to introduce some fitness fanatics to the game of golf whom have never even played before. There is also the "Fitness Only" mode which doesn't require a player to golf at all. The course selections also include short courses, chipping courses, putting courses, and miniature golf courses so the whole family can find an appropriate course to play.
6. How long does a round of Fitness Golf take?
That depends on which mode a player chooses, the number of holes chosen, and the individual player's workout speed. A full 18 hole "Golf Only" round of golf could take as little as 40 minutes, and a treadmill "Fitness Golf" round could take 90 minutes or more.
7. What are the space requirements?
We recommend at least a 10.5 foot high ceiling and a 10 foot wide by 20 foot deep floor space to accommodate both the hitting cage and the exercise equipment if you will using the Fitness Golf exercise modes. Also, limiting lighting at the open end of the hitting cage will provide the best screen image.
8. Do I have to buy a special treadmill or exercise bike?
No, because a foot pod attached to a player's shoe, or the RUNN sensor attached to a treadmill, or the Garmin HRM Pro Plus worn by the player, all record the distance/speed traveled, any manual or electric treadmill can be used that you already own. For biking, most any stationary bike, spinning bike, or bike used with a bike trainer will work with Fitness Golf.
9. How good of a computer do I need to run the Fitness Golf software?
Fitness Golf only works on a Windows PC computer and the minimum computer requirements are:
OS: Windows 7/8/10/11
Processor: Intel Core i5/i7 or similar
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 670 or similar (minimum); NVIDIA GTX 970 or similar (preferred)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 40 GB available space
10. Is it possible to create golf courses to use with the Fitness Golf software?
Yes, although there is a fairly steep learning curve and time commitment to create a quality course. A free PC golf game that includes the course creator, as well as many course creation tutorials/instructions can be found HERE.