Quick Start Guide

What is OpenGolfSim?

OpenGolfSim is the first free golf simulator platform for Windows and MacOS. It connects all your hardware, software, and gameplay into a seamless golf simulation experience and powerful training tool.

This quick start guide is for the TL;DR crowd. Dive deep into our full desktop app documentation for a more detailed step-by-step guide.

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Installation

1. Navigate to our downloads page to Download the latest release grab the latest release for your platform.

2. After installing, you’ll be prompted to login with existing account or create a new account.

3. After successful login, the application should open to your home screen and course library. Before you can play on the simulator, you’ll want to setup your launch monitor.

4. Navigate to Settings > Shot Data

5. Under your Launch Monitor setting, click Change and select and setup your launch monitor.

Note: If you don’t see your make and model of launch monitor in the list, there may be a community supported connector available. Check our Discord for the latest experimental and community built connectors.

Note: For more detailed install help, see the full installation documentation.

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Next Steps

Video Replay Setup

Learn how to configure webcam-based video replay after each shot.

Shot Data Setup

Learn how you can view and break down your shot data to analyze after a round.

Course Development

Build your own custom courses and games to share or sell in our course store.