Garage Golf Simulators: The Complete Guide

Garage golf simulator space requirements

How much room do you need for a garage golf simulator?

It is recommended to have at least 9ft. to 10ft. of vertical space in your golf simulator room, especially if you want to comfortably swing a driver without worrying. For horizontal space, you want at least 10 ft. x 10 ft.

If you’re planning on not doing full driver swings, you can get away with a little extra space, but it’s not recommended. You want to be comfortable while swinging to get the best practice, and that’s hard when you’re constantly having close calls with the walls or ceiling.

Tip: Since you’re considering a garage simulator, measure your space with the garage door open and closed to make sure it doesn’t affect your swing path.

Do you have extra space for storage?

Many people use their garages for storage, so if you’re going to build a golf simulator in your garage, you’ll need a place for your existing items to go. Consider how you use your garage space now and how that will change if you decided to install a golf simulator studio there instead.

Example of DIY garage golf simulator

Should you DIY your garage golf simulator?

Building your own golf simulator is becoming more popular, but it comes with some cons to consider.

Here is a brief overview of the pros and cons of building your own golf simulator for your garage:

Pros of a DIY garage golf simulator

• Cost savings
• Renovations and upgrades over time

Cons of a DIY garage golf simulator

• Safety
• Product research
• Technical know-how
• Hours of manual labor
• Inferior craftsmanship and design

Want to learn more about whether you should DIY your golf simulator? Read this comprehensive guide.

Other important considerations for garage golf simulators

Safety

With golf balls flying, safety is always going to be a top priority. Consider where your screen is facing and how a ball could potentially go around it.

Make sure your golf ball can’t go near or bounce to:

• Doorways
• Unprotected walls
• Cars and other valuables

In order to ensure safety, it’s recommended to hire a professional golf simulator company. A professional will make sure your screen and cage are properly set up and angled for the safety of your family members and valuables.

Parking

Most golf simulator setups aren’t going to be easy to break down or move out of the way, so be sure that you don’t need the extra space for parking in your garage before deciding to install a golf simulator.

It’s much smarter to plan around always keeping your simulator set up instead of dealing with breaking down the setup after every session.

Guests and viewers

Golf simulators are amazing entertainment options when you have guests over, but this needs to be a consideration before building your setup. The best option is to have a nice seating area in a space place behind the simulator, but this can be difficult with a garage setup. Consider putting bar stools for a smaller space requirement, but be careful that they are in a safe spot.

Righties and lefties

Are multiple golfers going to be using your golf simulator? If so, do you have a lefty in the mix? Considering this before starting your golf simulator build is important to know how to align your mat and surrounding area.

If you’re accommodating righties and lefties, you’ll need more space and an adjustable mat and tee setup.

Hire a professional company to build your garage golf simulator

Golf simulators are made up of a lot of different technical elements and fitting them in a confined space like a garage makes it an even more difficult task. Schedule your free consultation with our golf simulator team to learn how we can handle the entire process for you.

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