Online play is the future of sim golf. True the info gathered from swing path, club face is helpful. But the true enjoyment of a sim is playing a round. And there is nothing better than online golf. Its mind boggling to think I can play with a guy from Chicago, and one from Canada, and one from Brazil, and arrange a game and 15 minutes later be playing a round at Augusta. How could that not boost the worth of owning a sim. Now with the competitive side of a round added, you feel the pressure, the decision making process kicks in and if there was wind in your face the only thing missing is the smell of freshly cut greens.