This year at the Toronto Golf & Travel Show, we didn’t just bring photos or renderings—we brought the real thing. A fully built Par 5 Sim Shack, complete with TrackMan IO, accent lighting, and a true-to-life interior. And the response from golfers made every hour worth it.

Choosing the right golf simulator software is just as important as choosing the launch monitor itself. From tour-level platforms like TrackMan Virtual Golf 3 and TrackMan Performance Studio, to highly popular home-sim options like GSPro, FSX Play by Foresight Sports, E6 CONNECT, TGC 2019, and Awesome Golf, each software delivers a very different experience. In this guide, we rank the top golf simulator software platforms for 2026, break down the pros and cons of each, compare annual subscription costs in Canadian dollars, and explain how to choose the best golf sim software for your space, budget, and playing style, whether you’re building a serious practice studio or an entertainment-focused backyard golf simulator.

Choosing the right golf launch monitor is one of the most important decisions when building an indoor golf simulator. In this guide, we break down the differences between optical (camera-based) and radar-based launch monitors, and explain how newer indoor-optimized systems fit in. We compare popular brands and models including Trackman iO, Trackman 4, Foresight Falcon, Foresight GCQuad, Uneekor EYE, GolfIn IDRA, Full Swing, Garmin R10, Garmin R50, and Rapsodo, and explain which technology works best for indoor simulators, garages, and purpose-built golf sheds like Sim Shacks.

ceiling mounted? floor standing? dozens of metrics, how do you choose?