The TrackMan simulator at Eden isn’t just for golfers who want to play Augusta in their shorts. Though that’s an excellent use of it.
It’s also for groups of friends who’ve never played golf in their lives and want to spend an hour doing something that involves genuine competition, real feedback, and the kind of gameplay that makes non-golfers understand why golfers are obsessed with this.
The games built into TrackMan are the gateway. Bull’s eye is exactly what it sounds like: hit the target. The closer you are, the more points you score. Closest to the pin is a competition between players — hit the ball toward the pin, see who gets nearest. These aren’t simplified video-game approximations. They use TrackMan’s actual physics and shot-tracking, which means the ball goes where your swing sends it. If your aim is off, the ball goes off. That’s what makes it interesting.
For golfers using the simulator for actual practice: the driving range function gives you full shot data — ball speed, launch angle, spin, carry distance, total distance. You can work on a specific part of your swing with data showing you what’s happening. You can also play full rounds on over 200 of the world’s famous courses, seeing how your actual swing performs on virtual St Andrews or Pebble Beach.
The simulator room is indoors and air-conditioned, which makes it an appealing afternoon option in peak summer when the temperature outside is doing what Algarve July temperatures do. It’s also a good bad-weather option, a good option for the golfer in a group who wants to play while others use the pool, and a good option for anyone curious about their game without the commitment of a real round.
Available year-round. Booking ahead is recommended in summer.
