Golf simulators are rapidly growing in popularity, but plans for a home golf simulator in Croton, Michigan, took an unexpected turn when human remains were discovered at the site.
Golf Simulators Gain Momentum
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Golf simulators have been around since the 1970s, but the technology has advanced dramatically over the past five decades. Today, high-speed cameras and sophisticated infrared and radar tracking systems provide highly accurate data in compact setups, making golf simulators increasingly popular for both commercial businesses and home use.
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One of the greatest advantages of golf simulators is that they allow golfers to practice, play, and analyze their swings indoors year-round. Using real golf clubs and golf balls, players can experience virtual courses and work on their game regardless of the weather conditions outside.
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A Golf Simulator Project Uncovered Human Remains
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According to WOOD TV8, a construction crew excavating a basement for a home in Croton, Michigan, made an unexpected discovery when they uncovered a human skull and other remains while digging deeper to create space for a golf simulator. Builder Troy Wolffis described the skull as appearing old and weathered, saying, “It was pretty old looking. It was browned and quite weathered. Not in the 30 years I’ve been building houses, we’ve never found anything like this.”
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Fortunately for Wolffis and his construction crew, the Michigan State Police determined that the skull and remains were historical and were not connected to a recent death or criminal activity. Had there been any indication of a crime, construction would have been halted while authorities conducted an investigation.
The remains were sent to the Western Michigan University Medical Examiner’s Office for examination to determine their age.
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