There are two versions of "Live" for Golden Tee. One is the actual "Live" version that you see in bars and can play in national tournaments for prizes and stuff. The home version of "Live", which is about $100 a year (plus $0.50 per game), lets you keep track of your scores and compete in tournaments with your buddies online. You can still bring home a commercial Live machine and play it, you just can't play online. I got a 2016 commercial Live unit a few months ago, played it for a few months (offline) then upgraded to Home 2018 which cost me about $400 (plus online fees, etc. etc.).

I think you night need a new security chip for HE play.....

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2019 courses are coming the 2nd week of November.

Thanks for the information. So to be clear it costs $.50 a game to play your buddy on-line (after the $100 annual fee)? what exactly do I need to do to upgrade it to home use? Is it just a software upgrade to do I need a hardware upgrade as well?

I appreciate the information.

Yeah, $.50 a game to play for "glory" (no money wagered) after you have the $100/yr online subscription. You can also wager up to $50 per player in the Home Edition I think. For my upgrade, I contacted IT Games directly, gave them my game ID#, credit card info, then they sent me a flash drive and new security chip. Before I upgraded, I cloned the HD that it came with to a SSD, then I replaced the security chip (not hard), plugged in the flash drive, and the game pulled the info from the flash drive and updated itself to 2018. You'll also need a wired LAN connection to get online, but if you don't have a wired LAN connection available nearby, you can use something like the item in the link below to convert your wifi signal to LAN.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_3

Thanks...appreciate the help

The home edition is $100/yr for online play with no “per game fee” which is why the home edition is better for the home environment versus the commercial unit. When you are ready to take the plunge give me a shout!

Greg
Pinballpro.com

We shipped it out today! Welcome to the club!

Greg M
Pinballpro.com

Yes, no "per game fee" if you just want to play casual or "stats" games on your machine. The $.50 per player/per game fee is only for the online invitational contests that you can set up to play with friends.

I have a brand new in box 2018 Golden Tee home addition.
The box looks great and I will include free shipping to the lower 48 states. $3600
Pictures of the unopened box are available.

Thanks Greg!

Also no fee for 'Live' play...…

In the last month I have sold 11 cabinet conversion kits (7 "Live" and 4 "Fore"), so i am now more flexible on selling the entire kit and kabootle. All moulds for future production, all standing inventory(more than pay for purchase price), known operator customer emails, and all patent rights. See Ebay auction for more detailed information.
ebay.com link: Golden T Cabinet Conversion Entire Business Immediate Sales

10K for the whole shooting match.

User name on GT is “ovfdfireman” would like to play some live games!

I am game, got one set up in Nebraska! If you like it you can take one home with you

Greg
Pinballpro.com

Ha ha! I watched a little European PGA golf over the weekend and Daly was wearing an orange shirt with orange and lavender pants. He has put on a lot of weight since last time I saw him.

Filled out my form yesterday.

Chris- wait until you play John Daly in vs. rivals-hell out drive ya every hole!

It is nice being in IT's back yard-I never pay for overnight shipping and get my update the day after they ship.....

That's awesome Chris!

You must play real golf too?

I'm IN!!

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Looks awesome, what size tv did you end up going with?

Also if you want to share your live username when you get it that’d be cool!

Greg M
Pinballpro.com

Thanks Greg!
It's a 55" Samsung. Perfect size IMO.
Username is: Fish & Pinball

I’m just loving this GT! My son loves playing it too and that makes it an even better purchase for my gameroom.
I have a lot to learn though!

I’m bummed that it costs money to play against other people. I could understand if I was playing a commercial game somewhere at a bar. But if 2 people with home editions wanna play against each other it should be FREE!

Junky

I agree....it blows....especially if you pay the $100 annual fee

I agree- but remember IT's server hosts these 'no money' matches.

I'm with you-its a bite in the azz and that's the only to play the Freaky Friday's, Break the score board, etc.-pay the .50.

HI guys,

I've never played golden tee before but I love golf sooo...
I'm looking at a used unit that is a 2018 with the attached 32inch lcd.

I see it's not live but includes power putt and bowling are these worth it vs. the pedestal versions?

thanks

Shouldn’t be free, how do you think those servers are paid for

How about from the online fee?

couldn't agree more...if you pay the online fee of $100 a year they should give u free access to playing non wager head to head matches with your buddies for free (trust me I get theres a cost, but $.50 is crazy)....and its not the money its the principal...its a big money grab, which is BS

Does anyone know where or who I could buy just the nighthawk box and other electronics from? Could be a older version or anything from a gutted cabinet.

I have a mame/golden tee combo already with a golden tee complete board, just looking to upgrade the GT part

Wont argue the money grab....but I knew that going in...…

Shipping Monday!

I should get mine Monday or Tuesday.....the one time its good to live close to IT HQ.

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No. We have to wait till Nov

anyone?

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I’ve recently started looking into getting a home model. Is it possible to put power putt or silver strike bowling on the machine as well?

Without knowing how much it costs, it's hard to say if it's "worth it." I guess buying a three in one would be cheaper than getting three different cabinets.

I see the front has a card reader, so you can probably make it "live" if you wanted to.

The "live" subscription might only work on Golden Tee, but this is only a guess because I don't have any experience with Power Putt or Silver Strike.

price is $1,800

Considering that's about what I have into mine, which is only Golden Tee, I'd say that's a pretty good price, as long as you are cool with the cabinet style, as opposed to a showpiece-style one with a separate monitor.

Wow that is a steal! Just spent over $4k on my new one like that... You sure this deal is legit? There is one on eBay right now with everything you're talking about for 3500...

How loud is the trackball? I’m wondering if I can play his at night hooked up to the tv in my living room. At least temporarily until I get the stand a new monitor/TV for it.

IMO it’s not that loud. But I guess it all depends on how someone smacks the ball. You could smoothly hit it or smack the shit out of it!

Hey pinheads!
Friend me on GTCaddy and let’s play some cheap invitationals!

FISH & PINBALL

Heres my DIY LED marquee. Wasn't difficult.

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I'll be expecting an invite for this...…..

Golf time!

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