Before people start thinking about launch monitors, projectors, or software, they usually ask one simple question: Do I actually have enough space? It is the right place to begin. The amount of room you need for a golf simulator depends on ceiling height, width, depth, and the type of system you plan to install. And … Read more
Setting up a golf simulator room is a fun project for any golfer. Still, before you buy an enclosure, projector, or launch monitor, there’s one question that comes first: how much room do you need for a golf simulator? It matters more than people sometimes think. The space you have affects swing comfort, screen placement, … Read more
For a full, unrestricted swing with every club — including driver — your ceiling should be at least 10 feet (3 meters). A 9 to 9.5-foot ceiling works for most average-height golfers but may feel tight with a driver. Anything under 9 feet is typically limited to irons and wedges. If you’re building from scratch, … Read more
To putt on a golf simulator realistically, you strike an absolute golf ball on an indoor putting surface toward the screen. The simulator reads the ball’s speed, direction, and contact point using cameras, radar, or sensors, and calculates how the motion translates to a virtual green, including distance, break, and slope. This allows you to … Read more