I just checked out Bushnell Foresight's headquarters in San Diego and got a firsthand look at their latest projects. The team there's amazing, and I had a blast testing out their newest gear - the Foresight GC3, GC3S, and Bushnell LPi Personal Launch Monitor. What really got me excited was playing around with their Link-Enabled Technology, which I tried both in simulator mode and out on the course. I haven't seen golf tech this impressive in years, and honestly, it just blew me away.
What is LINK-Enabled Technology?
Foresight has dominated the launch monitor game for decades - you'll spot their GC Quad units all over tour event driving ranges. Golf geeks like us love them for indoor simulation, and club fitters can't get enough of their super-accurate data. Thanks to their new LINK-Enabled tech, you can now connect data from any Foresight or Bushnell launch monitor directly to your Bushnell rangefinder or GPS app. It's never been easier to track your game and knock a few strokes off your score while you're out on the course.
How does LINK-Enabled Technology Work?
Getting started with Foresight's LINK-Enabled Technology is super easy, and it all starts with the MyBag golf assessment. If you're using a Foresight or Bushnell launch monitor, just hit three shots with each club in your bag while running the MyBag assessment in the Foresight app. MyBag analyzes your shot data to determine your carry distance and shot shape. Don't like one of your shots? No problem - just delete it and take another one. Once you're happy with all three shots, you're done. MyBag then automatically uploads your data to your Foresight account, which connects with the Bushnell Golf app. That's where the magic happens, especially when you're on the course using a Bushnell LINK-Enabled laser rangefinder or the Bushnell GPS app (it works with Pro X3 and Pro X3+ models right now).
When you look through your rangefinder, you'll see two cool new features: your personalized "Play As" distance on the right and a "Club Recommendation" on the left. The "Play As" distances aren't just based on your launch monitor data - they take into account slope, wind, and temperature to give you the most accurate reading possible. For "Club Recommendations," you'll see two options (marked with +/-), so you can choose between playing it safe or going for it.
The Bushnell app shows you "Today's Distances" based on current weather conditions, and my favorite feature, the "Club Dispersion Patterns," which show where your shots typically land with each club. This LINK-Enabled system is so smart that it'll even tell you which club to use whether you're aiming for the front or back of the green.
The Future Foresight of Launch Monitors?
Foresight isn't just stopping at LINK-Enabled Technology - they've also updated their personal launch monitor lineup. Don't worry though - the older GC3 and Bushnell Launch Pro will work with this software upgrade too, which is one of the things I really love about Foresight.
Foresight GC3: The new GC3 is super simple - it's one complete golf launch monitor package that gives you both ball and club data. Everything's in one box, including FSX simulator software, a handy sling bag, and a two-year warranty. They've even thrown in a year of GSPro access and a Bushnell Pro X3 LINK rangefinder. For $6,999, you'll get a straightforward package that's easy to understand. The best part? It comes with all the gaming and performance software you need for your dream home golf setup - without any annoying subscription fees.
Foresight GC3S: The GC3S is Foresight's first launch monitor with a subscription model (that's what the "S" stands for). It's got all the same features as the GC3, tracking both ball and club data, but you'll pay less upfront with a $499 yearly subscription - and your first year's free. If you're familiar with the Bushnell Launch Pro, it's basically the same thing. They've sweetened the deal with a free Bushnell Pro X3 LINK rangefinder, and you'll get full ball and club data tracking right away. Plus, there's a year of GSPro access included. The GC3S will set you back $3,799.
Bushnell LPi: The "i" in Launch Pro LPi stands for "indoors" - which makes sense since they've built this golf launch monitor specifically for indoor use. Unlike its Foresight/Bushnell siblings, you won't find a built-in display or battery on the LPi. It's a stripped-down, indoor-only unit that'll save you money if that's how you plan to use it.
You'll get both ball and club data with the LPi, but here's the deal: while your first year of FSX software is free, you'll need to pay $499 yearly for the Gold subscription after that. Want one? The LPi costs $2,799.
Does Link-Enabled Technology Work?
I played La Costa in San Diego with my new Pro X3+ Link rangefinder and Bushnell app after completing my MyBag assessment, and I'm seriously impressed. Setting up MyBag was super easy - I loved that I could toss out any bad shots and just keep three good ones to show what each club can really do. What blew me away was how accurate the club recommendations were on the course, especially when I needed to club up for shots over water, elevated greens, and those massive bunkers. The whole system just clicks together perfectly and couldn't be easier to use.
Paul Liberatore
As the Founder of Golfers Authority Paul Liberatore Esq. has spent the last 7+ years writing about the best golf equipment or instruction from the top golf instructors in the world. He has been a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Golf and GolfWRX. After graduating with honors from Purdue University, he realized that he had a passion for the golf business and the law. When he's not practicing law, or creating golf content on YouTube, he can be found on his syndicated Behind the Golf Brand podcast talking with the most prolific leaders in the golf industry.
