Tim Bomgren
Scratch golfers are often one of the most common misconceptions in golf. Why do you ask? Well, people just assume that a scratch golfer arrives at any golf course and shoots par every single round. That is, if par on that course is 72, said golfer will shoot 72. That is very far from the … Read more
The best golf drivers of 2025 represent a major leap forward in technology which translates to more distance, forgiveness, fitting versatility and performance off the tee. With many advances in AI face design, adjustable weight systems, carbon construction, refined aerodynamics, this year’s drivers are incredible, to say the least. Manufacturers focused largely on … Read more
In the hunt for the best budget launch monitor of 2025, Garmin’s Approach R10 and Rapsodo’s MLM2 Pro are neck-and-neck frontrunners, battling it out for supremacy under $700—while a few other contenders lurk in the shadows for future showdowns. We’ve hit the sim to settle the score, pitting these portable powerhouses against each other with … Read more
The Rapsodo launch monitor shines as a top pick in the budget category, and its latest iteration—the MLM2 Pro, released in early 2023—raises the bar even higher, outpacing rivals like the Garmin R10. The “MLM2” name nods to the second generation of their Mobile Launch Monitor series, signifying its versatility for both indoor and outdoor … Read more
Nothing kills the golf simulator vibe faster than wrinkles distorting your impact screen. Yet, every single screen comes with heavy wrinkles. Why? Well, it’s simply due to the packaging that these screens are transported in and it’s extremely common to want to get rid of them. If you don’t, your shots can rebound in different … Read more
The Garmin R10 Launch Monitor, or Garmin Approach R10, has easily been regarded as one of the best low budget launch monitors on the market. Initially released in August of 2021, it boasts some excellent club data and simulation features via it’s Doppler radar technology. As a result, it remains a popular choice for at-home, … Read more
The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond driver was widely adopted post it’s release date in January of 2024. The Triple Diamond version, specifically, was immediately regarded as one of the most workable low-spin drivers that Callaway has ever made. The TD is typically designed for tour players, low handicaps, and/or those with exceptional … Read more
Simulator Considerations When first considering whether you can put a golf simulator in your home, there are so many questions to answer. Do I build it myself? Should I buy a pre-made Simulator Package? Or do I pay someone to install it for me? How much do they cost? How much space do I need? … Read more
The CT-1200 CIGMAN Laser Rangefinder is a very affordable range finder for golfers not looking to break the bank. It’s accurate and has some new features that are a step up from the older versions (CT-1000 and CT-1000 PRO), such as its increased range, new external color display, smaller compact shape and, most … Read more
Hi Swing Yard friends! Tim here with another round of club reviews, and this time in the form of the TaylorMade Qi10 LS driver. The TaylorMade Qi10 drivers were released in early 2024 as an advancement in technology to it’s predecessor, the TaylorMade Stealth series. The Qi10 consists of four different models, the … Read more