If your carry distances in Shot Analysis appears different to what you see in Virtual Golf , it’s not a mistake. This is due to how each mode handles environmental conditions. 

In TPS, Shot Analysis and Virtual Golf are built for different purposes, and they calculate distances using different assumptions:

Shot Analysis

• Shot Analysis uses Normalized conditions:
  • 77°F (25°C)
  • Sea level
  • No wind
• Shot Analysis ignores course features like trees, slopes, or rough
• Shot analysis is designed to show pure ball flight under ideal conditions

Virtual Golf

• VG uses realistic course settings:
  • Wind (direction and speed)
  • Elevation changes (uphill/downhill)
  • Temperature and air density
  • Ground conditions (Stimp, firmness, rough)
  • Obstacles (trees, bunkers, etc.)
• Distances in VG reflect how the ball would behave on that specific course.

Understanding the difference between normalized data and real-world simulation is key.

• Shot Analysis gives you consistent, ideal conditions
• Virtual Golf reflects actual course variables like wind and elevation.
• The data tile seen on the extended screen is due to fairway and green firmness differences.

See the images below, showcasing the difference:

If you are comparing data between multiple setups (e.g. on an iPad and a projector), please notice that is normal that the Total and the Carry distance will show as different numbers. This is a result of the difference in environment conditions described above.

The same goes for an extended screen setup. If you are playing on extended screens, the SIM Total (standardized, fixed conditions) will typically be shown on the projector, and the Total (real life conditions) will be shown on the extended screen.