Golfsimo by Creative Golf??

[SnapHookSnell]

Hi everyone, my trial version of Refine just expired and while I like several features I'm not sure I can justify the cost. I currently have TGC2019 but feel Im only missing the games side of things.

How has every enjoyed the Creative Golf games like target practice, darts, barrels, etc?

[myrison]

Thanks for posting the question. I’m interested in this as well and also can’t justify the $1k for Refine alone.

Are the games for you or your kids or both? My 13 and 9 year-old love “Par 3 - kids versus parents “ in TGC but beyond that it’s hard to get them to spend much time in the Sim. I’d like to hear from others re: the games experience from an adult skill-training as well as kids entertainment factor if possible.

[SnapHookSnell]

Yeah, its for me and my kids, plus some fun with the "boys".

Uneekor currently running a promotion for 50% off their software with a new hardware purchase. What's rather disappointing is that would not honour the promotion for me despite my purchase being within 30 days.

[myrison]

That really stinks, seems like an easy give from their side. I'd be a buyer at $500. Hoping for some kind of promo in the future for existing customers as well.

[timsiegle]

I thought about reaching out to see if they'd offer it for existing (recent) customers but you've answered that question. That's disappointing.

[ruefy]

Interesting post...I've been contemplating the same issues and have not had time to try the trial of Golfisimo yet but heard good things about it.

I totally agree on Refine and would be happy to spend ~$500 on it but feel the $1K is way too high. Refines competition mode is a fun time especially with a group of people that don't want to play a TGC round for example. I asked Uneekor the same thing about honoring the 50% off for current hardware owners and I got a response that the current promotion doesnt apply but there was a reference in the response that something should come soon for current owners which has my hopes up and maybe goes along with the Refine update we have been hearing about.

[SnapHookSnell]

I am currently downloading the demo version and will report back with my thoughts after some use

[TheDon07]

I have had Golfismo for a little over a year and it is honestly a must purchase in my opinion. It is what most golf simulators lack, plain old fun! The games are a blast and there is enough variety in games where kids and 1st time golfers can play to games where you need to be very accurate and are a blast with experienced golfers. I highly, highly recommend. Let me know if you have any questions. I will say, the demo is so short it doesn't do the game justice.

[myrison]

Well that’s a glowing review. You’ve definitely just nudged me healthily in that direction. I’m going to try the demo as well!

[SnapHookSnell]

I have had Golfismo for a little over a year and it is honestly a must purchase in my opinion. It is what most golf simulators lack, plain old fun! The games are a blast and there is enough variety in games where kids and 1st time golfers can play to games where you need to be very accurate and are a blast with experienced golfers. I highly, highly recommend. Let me know if you have any questions. I will say, the demo is so short it doesn't do the game justice.

When you so the demo is short, do you mean timing (i.e. 30days) or short on features included with the paid version? If so, what's missing?

Thanks for the input!

[richerod]

I have Uneekor QED and Creative Golf 3D with Golfsimo. I have the fulll library of courses. It integrates really well with Uneekor and has really fluid gameplay. Is very easy to navigate the menus and many of the European courses are really cool especially the Austrian/Swiss mountain courses and the Irish coastal courses. As for Golfsimo my nine yr old son and I enjoy playing the battlefield game which is like a golf version of (Battleship/Stratego). It does not run on a graphic-rich platform like TGC but nevertheless, it is smooth. I've used the software with both Skytrak and Uneekor. I originally got an entry-level account with my Skytrak which had only 5 courses and no Golfsimo. When I made the switch to Uneekor, the Creative Golf folks allowed me to apply the amount of the original purchase towards the purchase of the full software package which included Golfsimo. No regrets. Highly recommend.

[TheDon07]

When you so the demo is short, do you mean timing (i.e. 30days) or short on features included with the paid version? If so, what's missing?

Thanks for the input!

It is short on features for each mode. For instance, it will limit the maps and targets to one target and 3 shots for one player only. However in the real game you can add up to 8 people and do multiple rounds for each person and you hit at the locations available. So what I am trying to get at is the demo makes the game look smaller than it really is.

It is seriously a must purchase in my opinion. There are even some hidden tournament modes like long drive contest and closest to the pin. I have used this more than TGC when I have people over. With TGC some of the hardcore golfers complain about certain aspects like the high first bounce and all that, meanwhile Golfismo is just plain fun and gets more competitive than TGC. Since I love hosting parties, I would take Golfismo over TGC if I could only pick one. I sound like I get a kickback from the company haha, I promise I don't.

[SnapHookSnell]

It is short on features for each mode. For instance, it will limit the maps and targets to one target and 3 shots for one player only. However in the real game you can add up to 8 people and do multiple rounds for each person and you hit at the locations available. So what I am trying to get at is the demo makes the game look smaller than it really is.

It is seriously a must purchase in my opinion. There are even some hidden tournament modes like long drive contest and closest to the pin. I have used this more than TGC when I have people over. With TGC some of the hardcore golfers complain about certain aspects like the high first bounce and all that, meanwhile Golfismo is just plain fun and gets more competitive than TGC. Since I love hosting parties, I would take Golfismo over TGC if I could only pick one. I sound like I get a kickback from the company haha, I promise I don't.

Hahah You sold me!

[TheDon07]

You won't be disappointed! Let me know how you like it! Also if you need any help understanding any of the rules of the mini games, I'm happy to help.

[Th3m1lkm0n5t3r]

I bought the full package for my eye xo last week - I've loved every second of it.

I feel like E6 is a more accurate 'simulation' but CG3D is pretty darn close, and has just been more enjoyable. I don't know if it is the way the ball moves, or the crisp/simple graphics, but there is a certain charm in CG3D that I haven't felt in other sims.

The only downside is the lack of a community. There are no forums or discord for CG3D (at least from what I can find), and while the online tournaments are fun, there only seem to be 10-20 people participating. I also don't know if peer to peer online play is possible (if it is, I didn't see it as an option).

[richerod]

I bought the full package for my eye xo last week - I've loved every second of it.

I feel like E6 is a more accurate 'simulation' but CG3D is pretty darn close, and has just been more enjoyable. I don't know if it is the way the ball moves, or the crisp/simple graphics, but there is a certain charm in CG3D that I haven't felt in other sims.

The only downside is the lack of a community.

I couldn't agree more. I find the gameplay on CG3D more fluid. What's your favorite course?

[TheDon07]

Golfismo is the best part of Creative 3D golf in my opinion. Did you buy that as well?

[richerod]

Yes I have the whole package. Kids like the mini-golf and window smashing.

[Th3m1lkm0n5t3r]

Thracian Cliffs is my favorite so far. (Still have a lot yet to play).

https://www.creativegolf3d.com/eshop/gc2-golf-courses/thracian-cliffs-golf-beach-resort-detail

Mini golf (butterfly park) with my daughter is a close second

[djindian]

Highly recommend! I use Golfismo for practice and with my kids! Shooting a Youtube video soon with my 10 year old going over all the cool features it has!

[myrison]

Awesome. Please be sure to share the link when it’s done. I’m thinking we will add it to the garage setup for this winter.

[Wormburner]

Creative Golf 3d is great. Actually has great range setup and data. The Golfism is fun for whole family. Course play is fun as well. Only thing I notice is the software captures data from your unit and calculates its own carry and total distance which is longer than my unit actually reads. I recommend.

[Hjscm]

Just bought it on your guys recommendations. So far it seems fun. Wish there was a discord channel or online community. It reminds me of awesome golf which when i had the mevo+ had fun with.