I am planning on getting a Golden Tee Machine, is this worth it, because they update the software everyyear?

i built my own MAME unit which runs older versions of golden tee (2000, 2k and gt i think) and my friends love it. i think people will enjoy whatever version you have, though i'd recommend a newer version as it's probably better money spent if you can afford it. if you like DIY look in to a MAME setup. i have 3000+ games on it and really made it the way i wanted it plus it was really fun. i only have like $600 into it as i had the computer laying around and just had to pay for the MDF to build it, controllers and TV