PUTTING IN THE SIM
EVERY COURSE. YOUR LIVING ROOM.
Honest guides to launch monitors, enclosures, hitting mats, projectors, and sim software. Build a home golf simulator that fits your room — and your budget.
FIRST SWINGS
New to golf sims? Learn what a launch monitor actually measures, check your ceiling height, and get hitting balls indoors without breaking anything.
Start Beginner PathDIALING YOUR DATA
Ready to upgrade? Understand photometric vs radar tracking, spin numbers you can trust, and the jump from a net to a full impact screen.
Explore UpgradesTHE DREAM BAY
The full build-out. Ceiling-mounted launch monitors, 4K short-throw projection, GSPro on a dedicated PC, and an enclosure that looks like it belongs in a clubhouse.
Dream Bay GuidesPOPULAR GUIDES
PUTTING IN THE SIM
ROOM REQUIREMENTS
Apartment Golf Sim Ceiling Reality: What Fits
PREMIUM LAUNCH MONITORS
Trackman vs Foresight GCQuad: Which Wins at Home
PREMIUM LAUNCH MONITORS
High-End Golf Launch Monitor Comparison: Premium Tier
MID-RANGE SIM BUILDS
SkyTrak+ Golf Sim Build: A Centerpiece Setup Guide
PROJECTORS & DISPLAY
Mounting a Golf Sim Projector Above the Swing Path
LAUNCH MONITOR COMPARISONS
Stop guessing. Photometric or radar, $600 or $7,000 — we compare tracking tech, space requirements, and software compatibility side-by-side so you buy the right unit the first time.
- Photometric vs radar tracking accuracy indoors
- Minimum room depth and ceiling height per unit
- GSPro and E6 Connect compatibility filter
Ballpark street prices, for reference only.
BUILD UTILITIES
Room Size Checker
Check whether your ceiling height and room depth can handle a full driver swing before you spend a dollar.
Build Planner
Budget tiers from a garage net setup to a dedicated dream bay, with real-world cost ranges.
Launch Data Guide
Understanding ball speed, spin axis, and launch angle — and which numbers your monitor actually measures.