Author: Logan Hardy
Editor: Garett Jenkinson, PGA of Canada
Typically when building out their simulator, choosing the right launch monitor, projector, simulator software, and enclosure takes priority, and for good reason. Those are the components that create the foundation of the experience, but once the simulator is complete, many golfers realize there’s still one area that doesn’t receive the same level of attention: putting.
While you can putt on any simulator, after using it over time, you realize that it does not feel as true to life as the rest of the experience.
That’s where PuttView fits into a simulator setup. Rather than replacing your launch monitor or simulator software, it complements them by bringing meaningful putting indoors. The result is a more complete simulator environment that helps golfers improve and enjoy every aspect of their game indoors.
What Is PuttView?
PuttView is an interactive putting system that projects visual information directly onto your putting surface. Using a ceiling-mounted projector, it displays the intended start line, break, speed, and a variety of practice exercises that help golfers better understand how putts behave. This can be in the form of a standalone green, or even integrated into your simulator bay with green break so you can get a fully immersive experience from the tee to the hole.
Instead of trying to imagine how a putt will move across a sloped green while staring at a flat one, golfers will be able to line up their putt in real life and have it transfer to their virtual round.
For coaches, it’s a simple way to demonstrate concepts that can otherwise be difficult to explain. For golfers, it provides a level of feedback that’s difficult to recreate during a traditional practice session.
Putting Practice With a Clear Purpose
Check out this reel to see some of the Puttview drills!
Many golfers spend time on the practice green without a clear objective. They’ll roll a handful of putts from different distances, make a few, miss a few, and move on.
While repetition has value, improvement comes from understanding why a putt behaved the way it did.
PuttView helps bridge that gap by turning every putt into a learning opportunity. Golfers can see how slope influences break, how pace changes the amount of movement, and where their intended starting line should be.
Over time, those visual cues begin to translate to the golf course. Players become more confident reading greens because they’ve spent time understanding how putts react rather than simply hoping they’ve picked the right line.
Develop Better Speed Control
If there’s one key skill that separates good putters from great ones, it’s speed control.
A putt struck with the right pace gives the ball the best chance of finding the hole, while also reducing the likelihood of long comeback putts. It’s one of the simplest ways to eliminate unnecessary three-putts.
Fun fact, did you know that a putt with speed that takes it just two feet past the hole cuts the effective cup size in half? This means that for every inch that your ball would roll past the hole, the effective cup size shrinks exponentially. This is why speed control is key to dialing in your putting, and shaving strokes off of your rounds.
PuttView includes a variety of drills designed to improve distance control, allowing golfers to practice everything from short putts to long lag putts in a structured way. The immediate visual feedback helps players recognize how subtle changes in speed influence the result, making each practice session more productive than simply rolling balls toward a target.
A Valuable Addition for Golf Coaches
For instructors, putting lessons often involve explaining concepts that aren’t easy to see.
Describing how a putt should break or where a golfer should aim can be challenging, particularly for newer players.
PuttView changes that by allowing coaches to project the information directly onto the putting surface. Instead of relying solely on verbal instruction, coaches can demonstrate exactly what they want the player to see.
The result is a more engaging lesson and, in many cases, faster understanding. Students spend less time guessing and more time developing skills they can apply on the course.
An Upgrade for Commercial Golf Facilities
As indoor golf continues to grow across Canada, facilities are looking for ways to offer something beyond a traditional simulator bay.
Adding PuttView creates another feature to get customers in the door. It allows facilities to expand their coaching services, introduce dedicated putting lessons, host putting competitions, and create practice experiences that aren’t available at every simulator venue.
For golf academies and teaching centres, it also provides another way to deliver measurable improvement. Golfers aren’t simply hitting more putts, they’re learning how to read greens, control speed, and make better decisions under real playing conditions.
Pairing PuttView With Foresight Sports
A Foresight Sports launch monitor delivers industry-leading ball and club data that helps golfers understand every full swing. From driver optimization to wedge gapping, players receive precise information that makes practice more effective.
PuttView extends that same philosophy onto the green.
Rather than treating putting as a separate activity, golfers can work on every shot in the bag within a single practice session. They can dial in carry distances, work on approach shots, and then finish by developing the skills that often have the greatest impact on scoring.
For golfers who want their simulator to be more than just a place to play virtual rounds, it’s a natural addition.
A More Complete Indoor Practice Experience
Whether you choose a fully integrated simulator installation or a dedicated PuttView putting turf, the goal is the same: to create a practice environment that helps golfers improve where it matters most.
For some golfers, PuttView is the finishing touch that completes a premium simulator. For others, it’s a standalone training space focused entirely on putting. Both options provide the same engaging visual feedback and structured practice, giving golfers more opportunities to develop skills that translate directly to the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PuttView be added to an existing golf simulator?
Yes. PuttView can be integrated into many existing simulator installations, making it a popular upgrade for home golf simulators, coaching studios, and commercial indoor golf facilities.
Is PuttView only designed for professional golfers?
No. Golfers of every skill level can benefit from visual feedback when learning to read greens, improve speed control, and build confidence on the putting surface.
How does PuttView help golf instructors?
PuttView allows coaches to demonstrate putting concepts visually, making lessons easier to understand and helping students learn more quickly than with verbal instruction alone.
Why combine PuttView with a Foresight Sports launch monitor?
A Foresight Sports launch monitor provides precise ball and club performance data for full swings, while PuttView focuses on improving performance on the greens. Together, they create a complete indoor practice environment that supports every part of a golfer’s game.
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