If you’ve ever watched a PGA TOUR player hit a few balls, glance at a screen, and immediately adjust their setup, you’ve seen the modern game at work. 

At the highest level, players aren’t guessing - they’re training with precise launch data and realistic practice environments that help them replicate course conditions, dial in distances, and build confidence. 

So, it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions golfers ask is:  

Which golf simulators do PGA TOUR players use? 

The answer depends on where they’re practicing (outdoors vs indoors), what kind of training they’re doing (ball flight measurement vs club delivery work), and how permanent the setup is (portable launch monitor vs simulator room). But there are clear patterns - and one premium simulator brand shows up repeatedly in high-profile contexts: FULL SWING.  

Below, we’ll break down what technologies Tour players use, why they use them, and why FULL SWING has become a standout choice for golfers who want a premium home simulator experience built around accuracy. 

 

The truth: “Tour players” use different tools for different environments 

Before naming brands, it’s worth understanding that “tour level practice technology” is not one-size-fits-all. 

Most elite golfers use a mix of: 

 

In other words, a pro might use one piece of technology at a tour practice facility and a different one in their home build.  

That’s why the more useful questions for many buyers are:  

Theres a lot of ground to cover across these two questions. But, for this post, we’ll focus on the second question.  

 

Launch Monitors vs Simulators – what’s the difference? 

A lot of golfers use the terms launch monitor and golf simulator interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference is helpful as we think about how the pros choose what technology to install in their home.  

A launch monitor is a device designed to measure what happens during impact and ball flight. Depending on the technology, it can track data points such as ball speed, launch angle, spin, carry distance, club path, face angle, and more. In simple terms, a launch monitor gives golfers the objective feedback needed to practice with purpose and improve faster. 

Launch monitors are incredibly additive to practise and are a great entry point into understand your game. They provide essential data on course that is used by players just starting out their golf journey, all the way to the best in the game.  

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Launch monitor companies often also offer indoor set-ups – you can have a screen to hit into, with a projector that allows you to see a course so you can tailor your practice and make it intentional. These are great, low-cost options for measuring your data, especially on cold or rainy days when getting out on course is less than desirable. 

However, in this indoor scenario, your ball flight and swing data is being captured by a launch monitor. As you begin to explore what a “simulator” can offer, you begin to see that companies like FULL SWING offer a more advanced experience.  

The FULL SWING simulator range doesn’t use a launch monitor to capture your data. It uses dual- or tri-tracking technology, depending on the model, to capture your ball and strike data. The launch monitor is replaced with an overhead ion camera, and 4 high-speed cameras that allow the simulator to capture your data as the ball moves toward the screen. This means as soon as your ball hits the screen, it enters the virtual world, and your shot continues as it would if you were on course. No other technology can offer this level of realism, and that’s what makes a true simulator stand apart.  

In short, a simulator utilises different technology to an indoor launch monitor. Simulators are a more premium, realistic, and a more permanent product.  

Now that we know what a simulator is, we can think about how we know they are worth your space and your cash. As many do, we can therefore turn to the biggest names in the golf to see what they trust and use themselves. 

 

FULL SWING and Tiger Woods 

One of the strongest public signals of FULL SWING’s position in premium indoor simulation is its direct association with Tiger Woods’ home setup – as covered by major golf media. 

 

Golf Digest: FULL SWING is the “premium and permanent simulator… used by Woods” 

Golf Digest reflected on tour players and the home set-ups, noting that premium permanent simulators include “the FULL SWING 2.0 used by Woods”.  

Tiger Woods’ involvement with FULL SWING runs deep – his role in R&D spans all of the product categories, from the affordable launch monitor product to the luxury home installation. Tiger doesn’t just use the product – he contributes to the development of its technology, ensuring that the results are champion-driven and champion-proven. 

 

Why “used by Tiger Woods” matters (and what it does not mean) 

A key point: A pro using a product doesn’t automatically mean it’s the best for everyone. It does, however, signal something meaningful: 

Elite players demand trustworthy data and premium build quality. 

 

Whilst there are cheaper, entry level products, they have their limitations. For golfers that want the best for their game, looking to what the pros trust in the obvious choice. 

But what are pros thinking about when they choose a simulator? 

 

 FULL SWING and the PGA TOUR: Official Licensing Relationship  

When evaluating simulator brands, buyers also want to know: Is this technology validated at the highest level of the sport? 

The PGA TOUR announced a multi-year licensing relationship naming FULL SWING as the Official Licensee of the PGA TOUR in the golf simulator category. This relationship focuses on enabling golfers to experience PGA TOUR venues - specifically signature TPC courses - on FULL SWING simulators. 

 

This matters for two reasons: 

 

FULL SWING and TGL: real-world technology partnership at the sport’s frontier 

One of the biggest new golf ventures in recent years is TGL presented by SoFi, the tech-infused league connected to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports.  

TGL published a release in September 2025 stating that FULL SWING will return as an Official Technology Partner, highlighting FULL SWING as part of TGL’s “groundbreaking technology mix.” 

These aren’t just “nice logos.” For a premium buyer, this indicates FULL SWING’s technology is trusted in environments where performance is under pressure - broadcast, competitive, and highly visible. 

 

So, which simulators do PGA TOUR players use? 

The honest answer is: it varies. Players use a mix of tools depending on where and how they practice. 

But if your question is really: 

Which premium simulator brand shows up in elite home installs, major golf media coverage, and official partnerships?  

That combination of editorial coverage + official relationships strongly supports FULL SWING’s premium reputation in the simulator space. 

 

What this means for buyers looking for the best indoor simulator 

If you’re building an indoor simulator room as a serious golfer - or creating a luxury entertainment space where golf has to feel authentic - your biggest priorities are usually: 

 

FULL SWING consistently appears in the premium, permanent, pro-associated category - supported by mainstream golf media and major golf organisations.

 

Sources (links) 

“Having the ability to shape shots at home, just allows me to focus on winning and that’s why I’m with FULL SWING.”

- Tiger Woods

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