Golf Simulating System and Method for Playing a Golf Game Partially in a Golf Simulator and Partially on a Golf Course

摘要

A golf simulating system and method for playing a golf game partially in a golf simulator and partially on a real golf course that allows a player to strike a virtual golf ball in a golf simulator from a virtual teeing area and a virtual fairway. Upon the ball reaching the virtual putting area, the player moves to putt a real golf ball in a real putting area. The player then moves to a real putting area to continue the golf game by putting the real golf ball. The starting position of the real golf ball is based on tracking the position of the virtual golf ball. Oral or visual instructions prompt the player where to place the golf ball on the real putting area. The score is automatically calculated based on the player's performance in the two areas combined within the proprietary software.