Can a golf simulator help you if you’re injured?

Golf may appear to be one of the more “relaxed” sports out there, but in actuality, golfers are every bit as dedicated and tenacious as any other sportsmen and sportswomen. Which is why it can be such a pain when an injury takes you out of action.

If you’ve suffered a minor injury that would make playing a full eighteen holes a tough task, you’ll likely want to avoid the golf course entirely until you’re 100% again. But this comes at a price - time away from the tee can cause our technique and scores to suffer.

However, the Trackman Golf Simulator could be just the ticket, helping you stay active and focused until you’re finally ready to lace up your golf shoes for another round! With this in mind, here are just a few ways a golf simulator and virtual golf could help you if you’re unable to get out on the course due to injury.

The benefits of using a golf simulator if you can’t reach the course

Maintain a good swing

Every golfer who’s ever spent a more than ideal time away from the course knows just how difficult it can be to get back in the swing of things when they return. Without regular practice, our whole technique could be thrown off and months of work could be rendered useless thanks to mediocre scores.

With a Trackman simulator, you’re able to maintain a consistent swing and uphold (or even improve) your golf game while you’re stuck at home. It’s true, you could simply set up in an open space and have a few practice swings with your favourite driver, woods, and irons, but it’s simply not the same indoor golf experience.

The added visual element of interactive launch monitors, a range marker icon, and radar technology offers pinpoint accurate shot and club delivery measurements every time you swing. You’ll feel as if you’re able to get a grasp on the precise level you’re playing at - all from the privacy of your own home. The launch monitor and optically enhanced radar tracking collect ball data on contact, to give you the most accurate virtual representation of your shot as possible.

So when you finally get back out on the course again, you won’t feel like you’ve missed a step in the slightest, and you may have even shaved a few more strokes off your game!

Beat the indoor boredom

Depending on the nature of your injury, you may not be able to move around much without needing to take a break - definitely not ideal for those of us who are used to spending endless hours on par 3s, 4s, and 5s.

But thanks to golf simulators, those of us who love the great game can keep our minds and our bodies occupied until we’re able to get back to the local course with our friends. Thanks to the ability to monitor both the distance and accuracy of shots, you’ll have plenty of time to refine your ability and fit in a healthy level of exercise too - that’s both good for your body and your brain.

“Travel” in comfort

If you’re easily struck with a case of wanderlust, being unable to travel around for an extended period of time can feel like the ultimate nightmare. Especially when your beloved golf course is only a few minutes away.

Luckily, thanks to some of the more inventive golf simulators, like the Trackman, enthusiastic players can travel the world without ever leaving the comfort of their living rooms! With over 174 of the world’s most famous and respected golf courses built into the system, each crafted to an immense degree of accuracy, you can try to lower your score on some of the courses you’d never be able to see in person.

Whether it’s the bonnie greens of St Andrews Links in Scotland or the sun-backed fairways of Quail Hills in California, there’s a plethora of courses to keep you occupied and entertained until you’re back at full strength. It even includes different weather conditions, so you'll always have a club to keep you on your toes!

Get in touch today to discover more about the golf simulators from Black Box Golf

Whether you’re dealing with an injury or not, if all of the above sounds like something you’d love to take a swing at, get in touch with Black Box Golf today. The Trackman range is your window into an entire world of golf, right at your fingertips. From a serious tool to boost your technique, to a fun and exciting entertainment solution for you and your friends, you can use your golf simulator however you wish.

Click here to learn more about the Trackman simulator, or reach out to speak to an expert!