A Year in the Making: Golf at FarAway Greens Just Got More Pure

If you know Gil, you know he doesn’t make decisions lightly. He’s a thinker, a researcher, and when something catches his interest, a pretty determined investigator.

So when we decided it was time to take indoor golf at FarAway Greens to the next level, there was never going to be a quick shopping trip.

After 11 years in Burlington, we’ve learned a lot about what our golfers love: great golf, good company, and an experience that feels like the real thing. As a family-owned business, getting this right was personal. You’re not just customers to us. Many of you are regulars, league players, and friends who’ve been with us since the beginning.

The 12-Month Search

For more than a year there were meetings, site visits, demos, testing, and a lot of questions. We were looking for technology that delivered three things: accurate shot data, stunning course visuals, and gameplay that feels completely natural.

We didn’t just compare systems on paper. FarAway Greens took part in beta testing with the technology and gave hands-on feedback to help make the experience even more realistic for the golfers who walk through our doors every week.

Gil rolled up his sleeves, too. He installed equipment, ran wiring, and tested and fine-tuned every system. He’s been involved every step of the way.

The result? Something we’re genuinely thrilled to share across all eight bays.

What’s New: ProTee VX + PurePlay Golf

Every bay now pairs the ProTee VX overhead launch monitor with PurePlay Golf software.

This isn’t just about prettier pictures or more numbers on a screen. It’s about stepping into a round that looks, feels, and plays like you’re really out there. PurePlay is powered by Unreal Engine (yes, that’s really what it’s called), and it brings courses to life in incredible detail. You just might find yourself saying the graphics and game play are…well, unreal 🙂 

The course reacts to you. Hit a tough bunker shot and watch the sand spray as your club cuts through it. Real-time physics mean the ball behaves based on your lie, whether you’re sitting pretty in the fairway or digging out of the rough.

Set the scene for your round. Want to tee off in the early morning sunshine or enjoy a twilight round? With PurePlay, you can choose the time of day and experience how different lighting transforms the look and feel of the course.

Nothing between you and the ball. No floor units in your way and no reflective stickers on your ball. With the ProTee mounted overhead, your hitting area is completely clear. Step up, address the ball, and swing.

Let’s Geek Out for a Minute (We Promise It’s Short)

Behind those visuals sits some serious engineering.

The ceiling-mounted ProTee VX uses dual high-speed cameras to capture the moment of impact in fine detail. It tracks over 20 data points including:

• Club path
• Face angle
• Ball speed
• Club speed
• Spin rate (back spin and side spin)
• Launch angle

Your impact video pops up on screen almost instantly, so you can see what happened on every shot, good or bad. (We won’t tell anyone about the bad ones.)

PurePlay also lets every player sign in with their own profile. Your stats, round history, and progress are saved session after session, so you can see your game improve over time.

Serious Technology, Simple to Use

One of our biggest priorities was making sure the technology made your time here better, not more complicated.

Each of our eight spacious bays now has two dedicated monitors alongside the big projection screen:

• Screen one shows your ProTee shot data and impact video.
• Screen two gives you easy access to PurePlay course and game controls.

You can check your numbers, manage your round, and get right back to playing without interrupting the action on the big screen.

No complicated setup. No distractions. Just great golf, with some seriously impressive technology working behind the scenes.

Why We Did It

Indoor golf has changed a lot in the 11 years since we opened our doors, and we’ve always wanted FarAway Greens to be the place in Burlington to play, practise, and hang out with fellow golfers, all year round.

This upgrade is our commitment to that. Whether you’re grinding on your swing, playing in a league, or getting the gang together for a fun night out, you deserve the best experience we can give you.

More realism. More insight. More reasons to Golf More.

All eight bays are live and ready for you. Come see what a year of research looks like in action.

Book your bay today