👀 The Three-Putt: 3 Golf Picks You Can't Miss

📰 Must-Read: Golf Monthly ranked the best launch monitors of 2025—do you agree with the list? Let us know in the comments! 

⛳ Must-Try: Think you can get closer to the pin than a LIV golfer? Now’s your chance to prove it. Enter Trackman’s closest to the pin challenge—the big winners will play 18 holes with a member of Majesticks GC!  

👀 Must-See: After you’ve finished playing the best US courses, check out this new course from Trackman: Tokyo Gardens. 

⛳ Play the Best Courses in the States

Make your July 4th count with a day of golf. After all, what’s more American than playing the best courses in the country? Whether you’re firing it up on GSPro or TGC 2019, here’s how to take on the top 3 courses in the U.S. (as ranked by Golf Digest) from the comfort of your sim setup.

#3 Cypress Point Club

Pebble Beach, CA

GSPro

Designers: Stingray and Tekbud
Highlights: Ocean views, diabolical greens, and one of the most iconic par 3s in the game. The back 9 gets real, fast.
Verdict: Scenic and sneaky-tough. The kind of course you’ll want to replay just to see if you can finally stick 16.

🎥 Watch Golf Simulator Videos’ play-through here

TGC 2019

Designer: DDJensen
Highlights: Clean design with a beautiful flow and lots of coastal drama.
Verdict: This one’s just fun. Pretty to look at, but not afraid to humble you.

🎥 Check out Dream Golf’s side-by-side play-through here

#2 Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta, GA

GSPro

Designer: Tekbud (search “Georgia Golf Club”)
Highlights: The routing, the slopes, the speed—it’s all here. Tekbud nailed the details, and if you’ve ever dreamed of playing Amen Corner under pressure, this one’s for you.
Verdict: A masterclass in sim design. You’ll love it, even as it wrecks your short game confidence.

🎥 Watch Josh Oddy’s play-through here

TGC 2019

Designer: Craig LeVasseur (listed as “Firethorn”)
Highlights: Smooth visuals, firm conditions, and slick greens that mimic the real deal. Putting is no joke.
Verdict: This version is sharp. A great option if you want Augusta vibes with fewer setup hoops.

🎥 See Firethorn in action here

#1 Pine Valley Golf Club

Pine Hill, NJ — Ranked #1 in the U.S.

GSPro

Designer: Anonymous
Highlights: The visuals won’t win any beauty contests, but don’t let that fool you—this one’s a brute. Rugged terrain, constant decision-making, and a layout that punishes anything less than perfect.
Verdict: If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing round… play something else. If you want a grind-it-out experience that lives up to the hype, tee it up here.

🎥 Watch The Golf Nerd’s flyover and review here

TGC 2019

Designer: Nobleman
Highlights: Built with Lidar, this version captures Pine Valley’s elevation changes, sandy waste areas, and pine-covered fairways with impressive realism.
Verdict: A favorite in the TGC library. No-nonsense, well-crafted, and every bit as punishing as the real thing.

🎥 Watch Scratch at 50’s full playthrough here

Bonus: Check out Simulator Golf Tour’s GSPro map for more of the best US-based sim courses! 

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🇺🇸 Get the Patriotic Par-Tee Started

Fourth of July plans? We’ve got you covered. Backyard games, patriotic golf gear, and everything you need to make this year’s July 4th your most legendary one yet.

Backyard Games for Your July 4th BBQ 

Bucket Golf: What’s more American than a little friendly competition? Scatter buckets around the yard and play each as a “hole”—first one to make it in wins. Bonus points for creative course design

Backyard Golf Cornhole Game: Cornhole’s cool. Chipping onto a cornhole board? Cooler. Break out the foam balls and put your wedge game to the test. Just don’t chunk it into the neighbor’s yard—again.

Bull Chipper: Golf meets darts in this backyard crowd-pleaser. Fire shots at a massive bullseye-style mat and let the trash talk fly.

Golf Pong Game Set: Like beer pong but with less spillage (and more putting). Set up a long mat with 6–10 cups per side and take turns rolling putts. Family-friendly, deceptively competitive, and way harder than it looks after your third hot dog.

Our Favorite Patriotic Gear

Nitron LTD Auto-Open Push Cart: Show off your red, white, and blue on the green! This patriotic version of the fastest-opening push cart in the game makes a statement.

Mens Golf Shirt: Loud. Proud. Surprisingly wearable. This stars-and-stripes polo turns heads—and is definitely for the brave!

Golf Cart Flagpole: Cruise the course with your patriotic pride—check out the Flagpole To-Go golf cart flag mount. 

Stainless Steel Travel Golfing Tumbler: Fourth of July will probably be a scorcher this year. Keep your iced tea (or something stronger) cold through the front nine, back nine, and the fireworks finale.

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