TGC1 in late 2020

[thegreatradish]

Hi all,

Looking for some friendly advice please. I've had my Skytrak for a couple of years with JNPG as my sim software but haven't really used it as much as hoped due to the setup I had - without going into detail it was basically dangerous and put me off using it.

However, I've got that sorted out now, so my attention has turned to the full sim experience. I don't need to explain the JNPG issue but I'm in the market for a replacement and I've always really liked TGC as a program and I'd like to base my next move on it. My problem is that I went way over budget on fixing my indoor setup and now have very limited funds to spend on both software and a dedicated PC.

My sim area is in an outbuilding and I can't use my day to day high-end PC in there for the golf sim purposes unfortunately and just can't justify buying another right now. However I do have an old gaming PC which runs TGC1 very nicely indeed (and can handle TGC2019 but it's possibly closer to minimum spec than recommended really - seems to cope with TGC19 admirably though). I also have enough leftover from my building upgrade budget to purchase TGC1 one-off but not TGC2019 (sorry, but I won't be going the annual fee route, I just don't see the value in it).

So, I'm looking very closely at TGC1 as an option but I'm keen to know if it's still a viable option in that a) I can easily shift the license if I upgrade the machine to something a little more powerful - I know the policy is one machine only and that's fine but if I need to change that machine, can it be done without a tiresome interrogation? b) somewhat linked to a - when the funds and hardware are there, can I upgrade easily to TGC 2019 without fuss? I know I'll need to pay, just want to know it's straightforward and that it will remain an option without being withdrawn and made to pay the full whack c) the longevity of TGC1? I mean, if I buy and decide to stick with it, how long before the servers get turned off and the vast majority of courses become unavailable? d) I've never played the sim version, just the standard PC steam game - is there a good variety of non professional version length courses i.e. real life major venues with tee boxes that would be considered member/senior tees rather than championship at Augusta/St Andrews/Troon/Turnberry/Pebble etc.?

Input much appreciated

[simmb]

Is TGC only still a thing? I thought only option now was to buy TGC2019 with TGC. You can buy 2019 as a lifetime one of payment you don’t have to do the annual thing. If your pc can run TGC it should run TGC2019 ok as well. My laptop actually runs 2019 better than original TGC.

[thegreatradish]

Yeah, so far as I can see you can buy "TGC Original" stand alone for £499.

[simmb]

I personally would save up a few extra quid. If TGC1 is £499, TGC2019 is currently £758 and you would be getting a lot more bang for your buck. TGC2019 is much better graphically and has more real RCR courses and then you also have access to the courses done using LIDAR some of which are amazing. Next thing to mention is the online tournaments TGC1 is pretty much dead with about 6 or 7 people still playing, I still play that one but not for much longer. TGC2019 is where it’s all at nowadays.
I would buy the steam version of TGC2019 and see if it runs ok on your PC then I think you can return it within 2 hours for a full refund.
If you then do buy the sim version and want to move it at a later date to a new PC Protee will probably sort that out for you, they are really good at customer support.

[thegreatradish]

Thanks, much appreciated. Where are you seeing tgc19 at that price, the UK sky golf store has it at £895?

Online play isn’t a concern to me really, I’m more into solo play but who knows, that could change.

I’ve got TGC2019 and it runs fine so I’m going to take the machine and test it with the projector hooked up in my hitting area. Ideally, I would like to get at least a year out of that PC before I swap it out, it’s only got. GTX 960 but that’s at least adequate if nothing else.

I had been looking at Fitness Golf as a cheap alternative but TGC is where I really want to go.

[sirish19]

as simmb said, I would definitely save up a little more cash to get TGC2019. I bought the bundle with TGC & TGC2019 and I don't even think I have played TGC once. The course designer is awesome and with Chad's Tool, it is so easy. It is like spending a couple of hundred extra bucks to have a completely separate hobby.

[simmb]

Oh yeah sorry I just quickly looked at the protee shop for the price of TGC2019 forgot you have to buy it through Skytrak store. Go buy it from the US store for a better price Think that still works for software purchases.

[thegreatradish]

I've just noticed that, it's a game changer so long as it works and doesn't try to make me pay in GBP. For sure I'd much rather have TGC2019 and that price difference makes it viable for me again.

One small test to carry out to confirm that I can use my phone as a wifi hotspot effectively in the outbuilding (no internet there and it's some distance from the house) and I I will go ahead and buy '19, you convinced me - I think I'll be ok, I use the phone for high quality internet radio on that building so no reception or speed issues.

[simmb]

You will get charged a fee for the currency conversion on you payment but the saving is still massive. Someone on the forum definitely did it not that long ago. I bought the GIP plan through the US store instead of the UK and saved about £15.

[simmb]

Here

[thegreatradish]

Excellent, thanks simmb - of course the flip side is that it makes the original TGC even cheaper still I think I'm won over though, super excited to get it all sorted out tomorrow!

[GrecoISU]

I've started to hear rumors of a new sim software that could potentially work with Skytrak. I won't name for fear of breaking any rules. My Skytrak won't arrive until early/mid October now so I don't have to make a decision yet.

[pDubs]

I've started to hear rumors of a new sim software that could potentially work with Skytrak. I won't name for fear of breaking any rules. My Skytrak won't arrive until early/mid October now so I don't have to make a decision yet.

What rules, this forum? Do you work for a company that is involved? My Skytrak will be here late October as well, don't want to pull the trigger on TGC2019 if PGA Tour 2K21 is going to come out.

[gojoholo]

I've started to hear rumors of a new sim software that could potentially work with Skytrak. I won't name for fear of breaking any rules. My Skytrak won't arrive until early/mid October now so I don't have to make a decision yet.

If you mean JeeEssPro (deliberately misspelled, sound it out) then Skytrak have already said they won't be cooperating with the developer, so it won't be available for their users.

[FNBogey]

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