Having hated golf my entire life, I finally took a lesson and some practice swings on the driving range.

I'm now completely hooked.

So this golf simulator looks right up my alley. It's surprisingly sophisticated, with sensors to measure swing tempo and angle of attack -- and a haptic feedback mechanism to simulate clocking the ball!

Every swing is a lesson, and it includes 97 real-life golf courses and games, plus more.

I know what's going on my Christmas list.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

P.S. Looking for gifts for the Apple fans in your life? We rounded up a ton of cool stocking stuffers for less than $20 each.

A hole-in-one gift for iOS users

If you have a golfer who wishes they could hit the course more often, but doesn’t have the time or spare cash, get them the TruGolf Mini golf simulator, on sale now for $299 (regularly $399).

Practice golf, anywhere

If you own an iPhone, you can hit 18 holes anytime. And TruGolf’s not like most virtual golf games.

TruGolf uses E6 Connect software that packs full virtual golf courses, super-advanced analytics, practice ranges and even more games. Just swing, and you’ll see your ball fly as if you were on the course yourself. Sensors gather data in real time.

The package even includes a weighted swing trainer that delivers an audible click when you hit the virtual ball. It feels like a real impact, but you can do it in your office.

Every swing goes through a detailed process to produce a real-life effect. And TruGolf measures four critical elements of a successful swing: club face angle, angle of attack, swing tempo and club path. Simply swing, strike and see the authentic arc your shot would produce on an actual golf course or range.

If you want to really test your skills before you hit the course again, you can set up skill-building challenges and exercises. TruGolf comes with 97 golf courses and mini games to give you plenty of authentic practice options. All you need is any iOS or iPadOS device (or a Windows computer) and you can simulate a real golf game. It’s perfect for golfers who can’t make it to the course, or who want to get even better before hitting the course again.

Save on the TruGolf Mini golf simulator

Hit a hole in one for the holidays with the TruGolf Mini golf simulator, on sale for $299 (regularly $399).