How to Play TPC Sawgrass and Other PGA TOUR Courses on a Golf Simulator

Every March, golf fans around the world tune in to watch one of the sport’s most iconic tournaments: The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

But what if you and your friends could play that same hole as the pros whilst watching the tournament?

Thanks to its relationship with the PGA TOUR, FULL SWING offers something that most simulator platforms simply cannot - access to many of the same championship venues professionals compete on every week.

Playing the Courses Golf Fans Actually Watch

One of the biggest challenges with golf simulation historically has been authenticity. Many simulators offer fictional or lightly modelled courses. For passionate golfers, that’s not the same as stepping onto a course they recognise from television.

FULL SWING solves this problem through its official licensing relationship with the PGA TOUR, which allows the company to recreate real tournament venues from the TPC Network and other iconic golf courses. 

Because of this partnership, players on FULL SWING simulators can experience famous tournament venues such as:

• TPC Sawgrass – home of The PLAYERS Championship
• TPC Scottsdale – host of the WM Phoenix Open
• TPC River Highlands – host of the Travelers Championship
• TPC Louisiana – host of the Zurich Classic
• Muirfield Village – host of The Memorial Tournament

In fact, FULL SWING is the only simulator platform officially licensed by the PGA TOUR and the TPC Network, allowing it to feature venues like TPC Sawgrass and its famous island green. 

For golfers, this changes the entire simulator experience. When they watch a tournament on Sunday afternoon, they can walk into a simulator that evening and play the same course themselves.

That connection between live professional golf and simulator play is incredibly powerful.

Why the PGA TOUR Partnership Elevates the Simulator Experience

Licensing agreements in sports technology are more than marketing deals.

By working directly with the PGA TOUR, FULL SWING gains access to course data, design collaboration, and validation that help ensure digital recreations match the real experience as closely as possible.

This partnership has helped FULL SWING build a simulator platform used not only by enthusiasts but also by professional players. Major champions and PGA TOUR professionals—including Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth—use FULL SWING systems in training environments and homes. 

For simulator owners, this matters because:

1. Credibility
Golfers want technology trusted by the professionals they watch on TV.

2. Course realism
Golfers are far more likely to play consistently when the experience feels authentic.

3. Premium branding attracts higher-value customers
For commercial venue owners, simulators featuring official PGA TOUR venues carry a level of prestige that elevates a venue’s overall offering.

Ultimately, the partnership creates a virtuous cycle: better courses, better gameplay, and stronger appeal.

A Deep Library of Iconic Courses

The strength of a simulator platform isn’t just one famous venue – its the depth of the course library.

FULL SWING currently includes dozens of championship courses from across the world, including renowned locations such as:

• Pebble Beach Golf Links
• St Andrews Old Course
• Torrey Pines (North and South)
• Spyglass Hill
• Payne’s Valley
• Olympic Club (Lake Course)
• TPC Boston and TPC Southwind

Variety is critical. It ensures you keep returning to try new courses, compete with friends, and experience famous locations you may never visit in real life.

Why This Matters for Commercial Venues

For hospitality operators, golf simulators are no longer just novelty attractions - they are revenue-generating entertainment platforms.

The combination of authentic courses and competitive gameplay creates a compelling environment for:

• Corporate events
• League nights
• Social competitions
• Customer entertainment
• Year-round golf experiences

This is where features like FS Compete become particularly valuable.

While the simulator itself provides the immersive golf experience, competitive platforms allow venues to organise tournaments, track leaderboards, and connect players.

For venue operators, this unlocks several business advantages:

1. Repeat Visits Through Competition

League formats, monthly tournaments, and competitions encourage customers to return regularly.

2. Social Experiences

Golf simulators transform a traditional bar or entertainment venue into a social gaming environment, where groups compete and share experiences.

3. Monetisation Opportunities

Competitions and leagues create opportunities for event bookings and competition entry fees

In short, simulators shift golf from a seasonal sport into a year-round entertainment product.

Technology That Replicates Real Golf

Playing iconic courses is enjoyable, but for the experience to come to life the technology needs to be accurate as well.

FULL SWING uses multi-sensor tracking and high-speed cameras to capture real ball and club data, allowing the simulator to generate realistic ball flight immediately after impact. 

This data includes metrics such as:

• Ball speed
• Launch angle
• Spin rates
• Club path
• Impact location

The result is an experience that appeals to both serious golfers seeking practice and casual players looking for entertainment.

Bringing Championship Golf Indoors

Buying a simulator isn’t just about being able to hit shots when it’s raining.

It’s about achieving an experience that feels authentic, exciting, and connected to the real sport.

The FULL SWING’s partnership with the PGA TOUR provides exactly that:

• Officially licensed championship courses
• Realistic digital recreations
• Technology trusted by professionals
• Competitive platforms that drive repeat engagement

And perhaps most importantly, it allows players to do something that once seemed impossible.

Tonight, after watching the pros tackle the island green at TPC Sawgrass, they can step up to the tee and try it themselves.