Best Golf Simulator Software: GSPro vs E6 Connect vs Awesome Golf (2026)

Your launch monitor is the brain of your simulator, but the software is the experience. It's what turns raw ball data into a round at St Andrews, a driving range session with shot trails, or a multiplayer competition with friends across the country. Choose the wrong software and you'll have a £3,000 launch monitor gathering dust.

This guide compares the golf simulator software platforms that actually matter in the UK in 2026. We'll cover the big three — GSPro, E6 Connect, and Awesome Golf — plus the alternatives worth knowing about. Every recommendation is based on what works with the launch monitors UK golfers actually buy.

If you're still choosing your launch monitor, our launch monitor comparison guide covers compatibility in detail. If you're at the planning stage, start with our UK buyer's guide.

What Golf Simulator Software Actually Does

Simulator software receives data from your launch monitor — ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, spin axis — and uses physics engines to calculate where the ball would fly on a virtual course. It then renders that shot in real time on your impact screen or monitor.

Beyond shot simulation, modern software platforms offer:

• Course libraries — Play famous courses from around the world, from St Andrews to Augusta-inspired layouts
• Practice ranges — Driving ranges with targets, distance markers, and shot data overlays
• Multiplayer — Play against friends locally or online, join tournaments, compete on leaderboards
• Swing analysis — Shot trails, dispersion patterns, club averages, and session statistics
• Game modes — Closest to the pin, longest drive, skills challenges, and custom games

The quality of these features varies dramatically between platforms. A £200/year subscription can deliver a better experience than a £2,000 one-time licence if the graphics, physics, and course quality are right.

The Big Three: Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	GSPro	E6 Connect	Awesome Golf
Price	$250/year	$300/year (Basic) or $600/year (Expanded)	£14.99/month, £149.99/year or £349.99 lifetime
Courses	2,500+ community courses on GSPro's server	39 (Basic) to 90+ (Expanded), licensed	11 listed
Graphics Quality	Good to excellent (varies by course)	Excellent (consistent)	Excellent (photorealistic)
Physics Engine	Very good (community-tuned)	Good	Very good
Multiplayer	Online + local (active community)	Online + local	Online + local
Practice Range	Yes — with shot trails and data	Yes — polished interface	Yes — with targets and data
Platform	Windows PC only	Windows PC, iPad, Apple TV	Windows PC, iPad, Mac
Best For	Course variety, value, community	Polished experience, casual play	Graphics quality, Apple ecosystem

GSPro — The People's Choice

GSPro is the most popular golf simulator software in the UK by a significant margin. Community surveys consistently show it installed on more home simulators than any other platform. The reason is simple: it offers the best combination of course variety, physics quality, and value.

What Makes GSPro Stand Out

Course library: GSPro's killer feature is its community-created course library. Thousands of courses are available (2,500+ on GSPro's course server), including painstakingly recreated versions of real-world courses. The community regularly builds courses using LiDAR data and satellite imagery, producing results that rival commercially licensed courses. You'll find playable versions of almost every course you've ever wanted to play.

Physics engine: GSPro's ball flight physics are widely regarded as the most realistic among consumer platforms. The spin response, wind effects, ground interaction, and bunker play feel authentic. The community actively tunes the physics engine, and updates roll out regularly.

Multiplayer: GSPro has the largest active online community. You can join public rooms, create private games with friends, enter tournaments, and compete on weekly leaderboards. Finding a game at any time of day is never a problem.

Practice features: The driving range includes shot trails, club averages, dispersion patterns, and session statistics. It's a genuinely useful practice tool, not just a warm-up screen.

GSPro Drawbacks

Graphics inconsistency: Because courses are community-created, visual quality varies. Some courses look stunning; others look dated. The top-rated courses rival any platform, but you'll encounter rough ones while exploring.

Windows only: GSPro runs exclusively on Windows. You need a Windows PC with a decent graphics card (GTX 1060 or better recommended). No iPad, no Mac, no Apple TV support.

Setup complexity: Connecting your launch monitor to GSPro requires configuring a connector app specific to your device (e.g., FSX Connector for Foresight, Gspro Connect for FlightScope). It's not difficult, but it's more involved than plug-and-play platforms.

GSPro Compatibility

Launch Monitor	GSPro Compatible?	Connection Method
FlightScope Mevo Gen 2	Yes	GSPro Connect (Wi-Fi)
Foresight GC3	Yes	FSX Connector (USB/Network)
Full Swing KIT	Yes	Full Swing Connector
Foresight GCQuad	Yes	FSX Connector
Falcon	Yes	Direct connection
Square Golf	Yes	Direct connection
Garmin Approach R10	Yes	R10 Connector
Golfzon WAVE	Not on GSPro's official list	Possibly via GSPro OpenAPI

Verdict: GSPro is our default recommendation for UK home simulators. The course variety alone justifies the subscription, and the physics engine and community make it the most complete platform available. GSPro officially supports most of the launch monitors we sell; check with us for the Golfzon WAVE, TruGolf LaunchBox, NVisage NEO-E and SkyTrak, which are not on its official list. On Foresight and Uneekor units, GSPro also needs the maker's paid tier (Foresight+ Gold or Uneekor Pro).

E6 Connect — The Polished All-Rounder

E6 Connect is the most established simulator software on the market. Developed by TruGolf, it's been the default choice for commercial simulator bays and is included with several launch monitors (the FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 includes eight E6 courses for life, and Full Swing offers free E6 gameplay with the KIT).

What Makes E6 Connect Stand Out

Consistent quality: Every course in E6 Connect is professionally designed and quality-controlled. There are no rough community courses to navigate around — every course looks polished and plays well. The current library includes over 100 courses.

Multi-platform: E6 Connect runs on Windows PC, iPad, and Apple TV. This flexibility means you can run your simulator without a full PC if you prefer — an iPad connected to your launch monitor and a projector handles everything. For budget builds, this removes the £500-800 PC requirement.

Included with monitors: If you buy a FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 bundle or Full Swing KIT bundle, you get an E6 Connect licence included. This saves you the subscription cost and gives you a working simulator straight out of the box.

Casual-friendly: E6 Connect's interface is intuitive and clean. Setting up a round, adjusting conditions, or starting a practice session takes seconds. It's the most approachable platform for non-technical users and families.

E6 Connect Drawbacks

Smaller course library: 100+ courses sounds like a lot, but after a year of regular play, you'll have played most of them multiple times. GSPro's community library of thousands of courses makes E6's selection feel limited.

Cost (if not included): At approximately £300/year, E6 Connect is the most expensive subscription option. If it's not included with your launch monitor, GSPro offers better value.

Physics feel: E6 Connect's physics are good but not best-in-class. Some experienced golfers find the ball flight slightly less realistic than GSPro, particularly around the greens and in windy conditions. It's a minor difference, but it matters if you're using your simulator for serious practice.

E6 Connect Compatibility

E6 Connect works with all major launch monitors. The FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 and Full Swing KIT include E6 licences. All Foresight monitors (GC3, GCQuad) and the Garmin R10 are also supported.

Verdict: E6 Connect is an excellent choice if it's included with your launch monitor — essentially free, polished, and works immediately. As a standalone subscription, it's harder to justify versus GSPro unless you specifically value the iPad/Apple TV support or prefer the curated course library over community variety.

Awesome Golf — The Visual Stunner

Awesome Golf is the newest serious contender in the simulator software space, and it's turned heads with its visual quality. The graphics are genuinely impressive — photorealistic courses that look better than most platforms at any price point.

What Makes Awesome Golf Stand Out

Graphics: This is Awesome Golf's headline feature. The course renders are consistently beautiful — sharp textures, realistic lighting, and atmospheric effects that make rounds genuinely immersive. If visual quality matters to you, Awesome Golf is currently the best-looking platform available.

Growing course library: Awesome Golf launched with a smaller library but has been adding courses steadily. As of early 2026, there are over 200 courses available, with new additions every month. The quality of each course is high — they're all professionally created.

Apple ecosystem: Awesome Golf works on Windows PC, iPad, and Mac. For Apple-centric households, this is a significant advantage. You can run your simulator from a MacBook without needing a separate Windows PC.

Competitive pricing: At approximately £180/year, Awesome Golf is the most affordable subscription among the big three. Combined with the visual quality, it offers strong value.

Awesome Golf Drawbacks

Newer platform: As the newest entrant, Awesome Golf has a smaller community and fewer third-party resources (tutorials, forums, troubleshooting guides) compared to GSPro and E6 Connect. It's improving rapidly, but the ecosystem isn't as mature.

Multiplayer: Online multiplayer exists but the player base is smaller than GSPro's. Finding random opponents can take longer, though playing with friends works well.

Compatibility gaps: While Awesome Golf supports most popular launch monitors, some niche devices may not be compatible. Check the compatibility list for your specific monitor before committing.

Awesome Golf Compatibility

Awesome Golf works with the FlightScope Mevo Gen 2, all Foresight monitors (GC3, GCQuad), and the Full Swing KIT. The Garmin R10 is not currently supported.

Verdict: Awesome Golf is the best choice for golfers who prioritise visual quality and run Apple devices. At £180/year with photorealistic graphics, it's the best value per pound spent on visuals. The growing course library and improving multiplayer make it a strong long-term bet.

Other Software Worth Knowing About

FSX Play (Foresight)

Foresight's own simulator software is now Premier, with a 30-day Foresight+ trial on new launch monitors (GC3, GCQuad). It includes a solid range of courses and a good practice range. After the trial, course play needs a Course Pass ($295 a year, 35 courses) or Course Pass Pro ($595, 111 courses) plus Foresight+ Silver ($199) or Gold ($599), so from $494 a year. The graphics are good, the physics work well, and the integration with Foresight hardware is seamless.

That said, most Foresight users eventually add GSPro or Awesome Golf for the course variety and community features. On Foresight units, GSPro and E6 need a Foresight+ Gold membership ($599 a year).

Creative Golf 3D

Creative Golf 3D is a South Korean-developed platform popular in the Asian market. It features a large course library, realistic graphics, and good multiplayer. UK adoption is limited but growing. It works with most major launch monitors and offers a different visual style to the Western platforms. Worth trying if you want variety, though the community is smaller in the UK.

TGC 2019 (The Golf Club)

TGC 2019 was sold as a one-time PC licence (retailers list it at around $925 to $975) with a large community course library. It was popular before GSPro became the dominant platform, but it is older software, its developer reportedly stopped selling it, and some launch monitors (including the Garmin Approach® R50) do not support it. Most new simulator builds in 2026 choose GSPro instead.

What TGC 2019 still offers is the in-game course designer and the enormous library it produced: well over 100,000 user-built courses, from excellent to very rough, found through community top-rated lists. It also has online societies, a career mode and multiplayer, so if you do own a copy it remains a sociable platform; our multiplayer guide covers how societies and leagues work across platforms. Check your launch monitor's current supported-software list before planning a build around it.

WGT (World Golf Tour)

WGT is a free-to-play option that works with some launch monitors. The graphics are decent and the course selection includes famous real-world courses. However, it's designed primarily as a standalone game, and the simulator integration can feel like an afterthought. Best for casual users who want a free option to try before committing to a subscription.

Which Software Should You Choose?

Best for Most UK Golfers: GSPro

If you can only choose one, choose GSPro. The course variety is unmatched, the physics are the best available, the community is thriving, and at ~£200/year it's strong value. You need a Windows PC, but that's a worthwhile investment for the overall simulator experience. GSPro works with every launch monitor in our simulator bundle range.

Best if Your Monitor Includes It: E6 Connect

If you're buying a Mevo Gen 2 bundle or Full Swing KIT bundle, E6 Connect is included. Use it as your primary platform and add GSPro later if you want more courses. Running both gives you the best of both worlds — polished courses in E6, unlimited variety in GSPro.

Best for Visual Quality: Awesome Golf

If the look of your simulator matters as much as the play, Awesome Golf delivers the most impressive visuals at the most competitive price. Pair it with a 4K projector for a genuinely cinematic experience. Works brilliantly on Mac and iPad too.

Best for Budget Builds: GSPro + Free Included Software

If you're building on a budget, use whatever software comes free with your launch monitor (eight E6 courses with the Mevo Gen 2, a 30-day Foresight+ trial with Foresight monitors) and add GSPro ($250 a year) when you're ready for more courses. You don't need to spend on software from day one — the included options are good enough to start.

Best for Apple Users: Awesome Golf

If you're running a Mac-based setup or want to use an iPad as your simulator computer, Awesome Golf is the natural choice. E6 Connect also supports iPad, giving you two solid options without needing a Windows PC.

Software + Launch Monitor Compatibility Matrix

Here's the complete compatibility picture for every launch monitor and software platform:

Launch Monitor	GSPro	E6 Connect	Awesome Golf	FSX Play	Creative Golf 3D
Mevo Gen 2	Yes	Yes (8 courses included)	Yes	No	Yes
GC3	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes	Premier (30-day trial)	Yes
Full Swing KIT	Yes	Yes (free gameplay; full library paid)	Not confirmed	No	Yes
GCQuad	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes	Premier (30-day trial)	Yes
Falcon	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes (Foresight+ Gold)	Yes	No	No
Square Golf	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Garmin R10	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Golfzon WAVE	Not confirmed	Yes	No	No	No

PC Requirements for Simulator Software

All three major platforms run on Windows, but their hardware demands differ:

Spec	GSPro	E6 Connect	Awesome Golf
OS	Windows 10/11	Windows 10/11, iPadOS, tvOS	Windows 10/11, macOS, iPadOS
Processor	Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+	Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+	Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+
Graphics	GTX 1060 / RX 580+ (recommended)	GTX 1050 Ti+ (lighter requirements)	GTX 1060+ (recommended for quality)
RAM	8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended	8 GB minimum	8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
Storage	50 GB+ (courses download individually)	20 GB+	30 GB+

A capable Windows PC for running simulator software costs between £500 and £1,000 in the UK. You don't need a high-end gaming rig — a mid-range PC with a GTX 1660 or RTX 3060 handles all three platforms smoothly at 1080p. For 4K output (if using a 4K projector), step up to an RTX 3070 or better.

If you want to avoid the PC cost entirely, E6 Connect on an iPad or Awesome Golf on a MacBook are viable alternatives, though the visual quality is slightly reduced compared to a dedicated PC.

Annual Cost Comparison

Software	Year 1 Cost	Ongoing Annual Cost	Notes
GSPro	~£200	~£200	Subscription only
E6 Connect (standalone)	~£300	~£300	Subscription only
E6 Connect (with Mevo Gen 2)	£0	£0	Included with hardware
E6 Connect (with Full Swing KIT)	£0 for free gameplay	£0, or from $299/year for more courses	Full libraries are paid
Awesome Golf	£149.99	£149.99 (or £349.99 lifetime)	Subscription only
Foresight Premier (with Foresight)	From $494	From $494	30-day Foresight+ trial, then Course Pass + Silver
TGC 2019	~$925–$975 (one-time, retail)	£0	No longer widely sold

Most UK simulator owners end up running two platforms: the free software included with their launch monitor plus GSPro for the course variety. Budget for approximately £200/year for GSPro if you want the full simulator experience.

Our Honest Take

From helping UK customers choose and set up their simulators, here's what we've learned about software:

• GSPro dominates for a reason. The community course library is the single biggest advantage any platform has. Playing thousands of community courses — including well-crafted versions of courses you've actually played — is the experience that keeps simulator owners engaged month after month
• Free included software is better than you'd expect. E6 Connect (eight courses with the Mevo Gen 2, free gameplay with the Full Swing KIT) and Foresight's Premier (30-day trial with Foresight monitors) are genuinely good platforms. Don't rush to subscribe to something else on day one — use what you get for free and add GSPro when you want more
• Graphics matter less than you think. The wow factor of photorealistic courses wears off after a few weeks. What keeps you coming back is physics quality, course variety, and multiplayer. GSPro wins on all three despite not always having the prettiest visuals
• Your launch monitor matters more than your software. A £200/year software subscription on a quality launch monitor delivers a better experience than premium software on a budget monitor. Invest in hardware first, software second

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf simulator software in 2026?

GSPro is the most popular and most recommended golf simulator software in the UK. It offers thousands of community-built courses (2,500+ on GSPro's course server), a highly regarded physics engine and an active multiplayer community for $250 a year. It officially supports 31 launch monitors.

Is GSPro better than E6 Connect?

For most UK home simulator users, yes. GSPro offers far more courses (200,000+ vs 100+), better physics, and a larger multiplayer community at a lower price (~£200/year vs ~£300/year). E6 Connect's advantages are its polished interface, iPad support, and the fact that it's included free with some launch monitors.

Do I need a PC for golf simulator software?

For GSPro, yes — it requires a Windows PC. E6 Connect and Awesome Golf also work on iPad and Mac, allowing you to skip the PC cost. However, a Windows PC generally delivers the best visual quality and most consistent performance across all platforms.

Can I use more than one simulator software?

Yes. Most UK simulator owners run two platforms — typically the free software included with their launch monitor plus GSPro. You can switch between them freely; they're just different applications connecting to the same launch monitor.

What PC specs do I need for golf simulator software?

A mid-range Windows PC handles all major simulator platforms. Aim for an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 1660 or RTX 3060 graphics card. Budget £500-800 for a capable PC. For 4K projector output, step up to an RTX 3070 or better (£800-1,200 for the full PC).

Is Awesome Golf worth it?

Awesome Golf delivers the best graphics of any simulator platform at the lowest subscription price (~£180/year). If visual quality is your priority or you want Mac/iPad support, it's excellent value. The course library is smaller than GSPro's but growing steadily. It's an ideal complement to GSPro rather than a direct replacement.

Which software works with the FlightScope Mevo Gen 2?

The Mevo Gen 2 includes an E6 Connect licence and is also compatible with GSPro, Awesome Golf, and Creative Golf 3D. It has the widest software compatibility of any radar-based launch monitor.

Which software works with Foresight launch monitors?

All Foresight monitors (GC3, GCQuad) come with a 30-day Foresight+ trial for Foresight's Premier software, work with Awesome Golf, and connect to GSPro and E6 Connect with a Foresight+ Gold membership ($599 a year).

Which golf simulator software has the best practice mode?

E6 Connect and Awesome Golf both have strong practice modes with detailed data, shot tracing and target drills; GSPro's range is functional but plainer. Whichever you use, the numbers only lower scores if they change your decisions on the course, which is what our course management guide is about.

Can I transfer my golf simulator software licence to a new PC?

In most cases, yes. Some platforms want you to deactivate the old machine first; others handle it through your account login. Check the licence terms before you upgrade the hardware.

Which software looks best on a small projected image?

On screens under about 2m wide, GSPro and Awesome Golf tend to read better because their interface elements stay legible. E6 Connect's detail shows to best effect on a larger projection. All of them are usable at any size.

Ready to build your simulator? Browse our complete simulator bundles — each one includes a launch monitor paired with everything you need, and every bundle is compatible with GSPro and at least one additional platform. For the full setup picture including room requirements and component costs, read our UK buyer's guide and cost breakdown.