10 Best TrackMan Courses to Play on a Golf Simulator

TrackMan simulators give golfers the chance to play some of the world’s best courses without leaving home. But the best TrackMan courses are not always just the most famous real-world venues. A great simulator course needs to look impressive on screen, offer clear shot choices, hold attention across 18 holes and suit the way indoor golf is actually played.

For home golfers, coaches, clubs and commercial venues, the right course can make a TrackMan session feel more like a proper round and less like a practice drill. Some courses are ideal for links golf and creative shot-making. Others are better for dramatic scenery, match play, quick social rounds or testing approach play under pressure.

Here are 10 of the best courses to play on TrackMan, with practical guidance on what makes each one worth loading first.

Quick answer: the best TrackMan courses to play first

• St Andrews Links Old Course – best overall TrackMan course and the classic first choice.
• Pebble Beach Links – best for iconic scenery and recognisable holes.
• Royal Portrush, Dunluce Links – best for a demanding links test.
• Royal St George’s – best for traditional Open-style shot-making.
• Lofoten Links – best for visual impact and a unique setting.
• Black Desert Resort – best for modern drama and bold visuals.
• Bandon Pacific Dunes – best for course architecture and wind strategy.
• Cabot Cape Breton Cliffs – best for elevation, carries and coastal theatre.
• Marco Simone Golf and Country Club – best for Ryder Cup-style match play.
• PGA National – best for pressure holes and competitive simulator rounds

1. St Andrews Links Old Course

Best for: the classic TrackMan experience

St Andrews is the obvious place to start because it gives golfers the experience most people expect from a premium simulator round. The Old Course has history, recognisable holes and a style of golf that translates very well to TrackMan.

What makes it especially good indoors is the need to think about ground conditions. Wide fairways, double greens and famous hazards mean players are not just aiming at narrow landing areas. They are thinking about angle, bounce, run-out and where the next shot will come from.

It is also a good choice for mixed groups. Better players can use firmer settings, faster greens and tougher pins, while newer simulator users still get the enjoyment of playing one of golf’s most famous venues.

Watch out for: approach angles and long putts across large greens.

2. Pebble Beach Golf Links

Best for: scenery and iconic holes

Pebble Beach is one of the most visually impressive TrackMan courses. The coastal holes, cliffside views and recognisable layout make it a strong choice when you want the simulator to feel like an event rather than a standard practice round.

It works particularly well for social play because the course gives players memorable moments quickly. The par threes, ocean-side approaches and finishing stretch all help the round feel varied and engaging.

From a playing perspective, Pebble Beach rewards control. It is not just about hitting driver as far as possible. The best scores usually come from choosing sensible targets, controlling spin and avoiding the big miss on exposed holes.

Watch out for: coastal holes where a loose approach or over-aggressive line can quickly cost shots

3. Royal Portrush, Dunluce Links

Royal Portrush is one of the best TrackMan courses for golfers who want a proper challenge. The Dunluce Links combines dramatic elevation, strong visuals and classic links demands, making it a more demanding round than many first-time players expect.

On TrackMan, the course feels especially good when wind and firmness are used sensibly. It rewards flight control, safe misses and good club selection. Players who simply aim at every flag will usually find trouble.

This is a good option for more experienced golfers, competitive groups and anyone who wants to test how well their game stands up when the perfect range swing is not enough.

Watch out for: exposed approaches and holes where the safe side of the green matters more than the flag.

4. Royal St George’s

Best for: traditional Open-style shot-making

Royal St George’s is a great TrackMan course because it feels different from a typical target-golf simulator round. The layout asks players to accept bounces, handle uneven landing areas and think their way around the golf course.

Blind shots, deep bunkers and firm-running fairways make it especially useful for golfers who want to practise more than stock yardages. It encourages creativity and patience, which makes it a strong choice for serious practice as well as competitive play.

This course is best enjoyed when players lean into the links conditions. Slightly firmer fairways and moderate wind help bring out the strategy without making the round feel unfair.

Watch out for: bunkers and awkward bounces that can punish slightly careless target selection.

5. Lofoten Links

Best for: visual impact

Lofoten Links is one of the most distinctive courses available on TrackMan. Set against rugged Norwegian coastline and mountain scenery, it gives users a simulator experience that feels very different from the classic UK and US championship courses.

The value of Lofoten Links is not only how it looks. The course has exposed holes, dramatic carries and enough variety to keep a round interesting from start to finish. It is a good choice when visual immersion is a priority, especially in a home simulator or commercial bay where the screen experience matters.

It is also a strong recommendation for players who have already played St Andrews and Pebble Beach and want something that feels fresh.

Watch out for: wind settings. Too much wind can make the course feel punishing rather than enjoyable.

 

6. Black Desert Resort

Best for: modern drama and bold visuals

Black Desert Resort stands out immediately because of its volcanic landscape. The contrast between black lava rock, green fairways and desert surroundings makes it one of the most visually memorable TrackMan courses.

For simulator golf, that visual clarity is useful. Hazards are easy to understand, targets are well defined and the course gives players a strong sense of place. This makes it a good choice for guests, groups and anyone who wants a round that feels modern and impressive on screen.

It is also less predictable than some traditional parkland layouts, which helps the course hold attention during longer simulator sessions.

Watch out for: aggressive lines. The landscape looks inviting, but misses can become expensive quickly.

 

7. Bandon Pacific Dunes

Best for: course architecture and wind strategy

Bandon Pacific Dunes is a strong choice for golfers who enjoy strategy. It is not just a beautiful coastal course. It is a layout where the correct line can change depending on wind, firmness and pin position.

That makes it particularly effective on TrackMan. The simulator allows players to experiment with conditions and understand how the same hole can play very differently. It rewards shaping shots, using the ground and avoiding the wrong side of greens.

For regular simulator users, Pacific Dunes offers replay value. It is a course that can be played more than once without feeling repetitive.

Watch out for: approach shots where the best landing area is not always directly at the flag.

 

8. Cabot Cape Breton Cliffs

Best for: elevation, carries and coastal theatre

Cabot Cape Breton Cliffs is one of the most dramatic courses to play on TrackMan. Elevated shots, cliffside holes and wide coastal views make it a strong simulator course for players who want spectacle as well as challenge.

The course works well indoors because many holes have clear visual decisions. Players can see the carry, choose a target and understand the risk before they swing. That makes it enjoyable for both serious golfers and social groups.

It is also a good option for players who enjoy modern links-style golf but want something less familiar than the most obvious Open venues.

Watch out for: forced carries and exposed greens where club selection needs care.

 

9. Marco Simone Golf and Country Club

Best for: Ryder Cup-style match play

Marco Simone has become a popular TrackMan choice thanks to its Ryder Cup connection and modern tournament feel. It is a good course for groups because it creates obvious match-play moments without being too obscure for casual golfers.

The course combines elevation changes, bold green complexes and risk-reward holes that suit simulator play well. It gives players decisions from the tee and enough danger around the greens to make each hole feel competitive.

Marco Simone is a particularly good option when the aim is entertainment as much as practice. It feels current, recognisable and well suited to four-ball formats.

Watch out for: pins tucked near slopes and hazards. Conservative targets can often win matches here.

 

10. PGA National

Best for: pressure holes and competitive rounds

PGA National is one of the best courses on TrackMan for players who want pressure. Its most famous stretch, the Bear Trap, gives simulator rounds a clear focal point and makes it ideal for competitions, challenges and head-to-head matches.

The course is not always the easiest option, but that is part of the appeal. Water hazards, demanding approach shots and difficult finishing holes make good decision-making essential.

For commercial venues and home simulators used by groups, PGA National works well because it creates drama. Even players who do not know the full course will quickly understand when a shot matters.

Watch out for: water hazards and late-round pressure. This is not a course where every flag should be attacked.

 

Best TrackMan courses by playing style

The best course depends on the type of round you want to play. For a quick shortlist, use these groupings:

• Best for links golf: St Andrews Links Old Course, Royal Portrush, Royal St George’s and Bandon Pacific Dunes.
• Best for scenery: Pebble Beach Links, Lofoten Links, Black Desert Resort and Cabot Cape Breton Cliffs.
• Best for competitive groups: PGA National, Marco Simone and Royal Portrush.
• Best for serious practice: St Andrews, Bandon Pacific Dunes and Royal St George’s because they reward angle, distance control and shot selection.
• Best for first-time simulator guests: Pebble Beach, St Andrews and Black Desert Resort because they are easy to understand visually and make an immediate impression.#

TrackMan settings to get more from these courses

Choosing the right course is only part of the experience. The settings you use can make a TrackMan round feel realistic, enjoyable and properly matched to the players in the room.

• Use the right tee box. Moving forward one tee is often better indoors, especially for mixed-ability groups or shorter sessions.
• Do not overdo the wind. A small amount of wind adds realism, but strong wind can make links courses frustrating for newer players.
• Match firmness to the course. St Andrews, Royal St George’s and Bandon Pacific Dunes are more enjoyable when the ground game matters.
• Keep green speed sensible. Very fast greens may suit elite players, but medium speeds usually create a better social round.
• Use gimmes carefully. For social play, short gimmes help pace. For serious practice, tighter putting settings create more pressure.
• Vary the pins. Easier pins are better for first-time players. Difficult pins are better for competitions or repeat rounds.

Honourable mentions worth playing next

TrackMan has a deep course library, so a top 10 can never cover every good option. Once you have played the courses above, these are also worth adding to the rotation:

• Wentworth West Course – a familiar UK venue with strong appeal for golfers who follow the BMW PGA Championship.
• Royal County Down – another excellent links option with world-class scenery and demanding shot values.
• Real Club Valderrama – a precise, strategic course where accuracy matters throughout the round.
• Casa de Campo, Teeth of the Dog – a visually impressive coastal course that works well for destination-style simulator golf.
• Sweetens Cove – a fun, architecture-led course with strong replay value for players who like creative short-game options.
• Pinehurst No. 2 – a strong option for golfers who want to test approach play and recovery around difficult greens.

Building a TrackMan simulator for home or commercial use

Playing the best TrackMan courses starts with having the right simulator setup. Golf Swing Systems designs and installs TrackMan golf simulators for homes, garages, garden rooms, coaching studios, clubs and commercial venues.

For golfers who want a clean ceiling-mounted option, TrackMan iO can be a strong choice where the space needs to stay neat and practical. For those looking for a fully specified premium system, a complete TrackMan full simulator setup brings together the launch monitor, screen, projector, matting and key components needed for an immersive indoor golf experience.

Before choosing a system, it is worth checking how much space you need for a golf simulator and understanding how much a golf simulator costs to install. This helps make sure the final setup suits the room, the player and how the simulator will be used day to day.

To discuss a TrackMan simulator for your home, coaching studio or commercial venue, contact the Golf Swing Systems team for practical advice on the best setup for your space.