FSX 2018 is very good

[BWJones]

I got FSX 2018 yesterday. I am very new to FSX, but I can say for sure the graphics difference from FSX to FSX 2018 is huge. I was not impressed with the graphics in the old version. I even own the expensive courses, and the graphics were marginal. FSX 2018 is a huge difference in the graphics quality! I would say the included courses graphics are about as good as TGC, and the expensive courses look even better than TGC. I am extremely impressed with the graphics quality with FSX 2018. I have not spent enough time to tell you about other features added or upgraded.

[mmlincon]

I have a few videos on my channel with live play with a couple guys. They aren't edited so there is quite a bit of dead time. You can get a good idea of how the play is. I don't have anything with v5 yet. I working on the studio so hopefully there will be more coming in the future. I do want to do some play throughs and edit out the time between shots. Play hasn't changed much in v5 so the videos should give you a good idea. I put the live feeds in a playlist so they are easier to find. You can check them out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiS3mOiR4nY&list=PLXU0dwh04zFqhCTfPyGvm7s1iN_y3fyrF

[Baller]

They just emailed a special for courses. I only have the standard and PB. Would appreciate any help for courses I MUST buy. Here is the text of the email. It’s standard courses only, it seems.

Two days. Unlimited courses.

Don't miss out - until midnight on Friday, June 29th, buy one standard FSX 2018 course of your choice for just $20.18. Choose from our extensive library of true-to-life, world-class courses like: Want more? Add UNLIMITED standard courses for just $50 each. We want you to enjoy all of the world-class courses FSX 2018 has to offer, so take advantage of these unbeatable prices and contact your Foresight Sports sales representative today!

[LEO MODE]

I am asking for some recommendations on the courses as well. I would go for $20 a course.

I would want an easy course (not too easy but is a course that doesn't have a lot of OB areas and have a clear open field so you can practice when you're in a slump or something). Maybe like 5500~6000 yds course which is suitable for typical amateurs.

[mmlincon]

Yeah, I think I'll take advantage of this as well. What kind of course do you like?

[col forbin]

Hey Baller,

Could you pm me the email please? $59/course is usually the lowest they can go, so this is news to me since I generally receive all their emails.
Off the top of my head, Flint Hills was always one of my favorites.

[sherrow70]

I just confirmed with my sales rep this is a good deal but don’t know which ones are courses the pros play

[mmlincon]

Carnoustie will host the Open Championship this year. Off the top of my head there is Glen Oak, Doral, Abu Dhabi, Conway Farms, Quail Hollow, La Jolla and Wentworth West. There are others that have host the US Open and other events. Cog Hill and Congressional are very well done with the latest update and I would consider them must haves. The Spring City Mountain course is very good as is Olazabel. Lots of good ones actually. You can check out my site, in sig, to get a little more info on the courses.

[col forbin]

Glad you said SC Mountain and Olazabal, as those are 2 I would really like. Would also like to try the Pete Dye River Course and a lot of their new ones, but I am unsure if Mission Hills - Blackstone, Prestwick, Chicago Highlands, Idle Hour, etc. are available yet.

[legendsfan]

Here is what I went with after combing through recommendations and narrowing down by wanting a few that I have seen on television.

Nine Lakes
Cog Hill
Couer D'Alene
Merion
Olympic
Caurnoustie

[mmlincon]

I have an inquiry out to my rep on which are available. I can confirm the follow are available though:

Pete Dye River Course Asiana CC East Course Pestovo Golf Club The Bridges MN Idle Hour Club Gearhart Golf Links Birdsfoot Jumping Brook Country Club

[col forbin]

Thanks mm!! I was hoping Mission Hills Blackstone would be, but Grant said not yet. This deal is making it almost time to bite the bullet and upgrade!!! I honestly don't know much about the above courses other than what you can get on the internet or blue golf.
I am also interested in Prestwick, but it is probably not ready yet. What are your thoughts on Woodloch Springs???
Thanks in advance!

[mmlincon]

BTW, 5.0.1.2 has been release which has some fixes in it. Green grid and the shots within a few seconds causing crash are fixed. They also added a separate timer for after shot data.

[sherrow70]

Is nine lakes a real golf course?

[mmlincon]

Yes, its The Loxhatchee Club

[sherrow70]

Really that’s awesome that’s very close to me and where they are playing the Florida amateur next year.

[LEO MODE]

Is there any link that has all the information about each golf course, i.e. scorecard? I only see a few in the Foresight link that they had it in their email.

[mmlincon]

My site, in signature, has the most info you are going to get on the courses. It's almost all except for the new ones which I'll be adding when I get them. Not much info provided from Foresight on these which is why I built the site.

[GoldenSim]

Thanks mmlincon - your site is a great resource for anyone considering buying courses for FSX. You are now added to the long list of people from this forum who I owe a massive thanks to!

[LEO MODE]

Awesome. Taking a look at it. Thanks.