Don’t Buy a Simulator. Build One.
Safety Warning: Indoor golf carries risks. Please read our Full Safety Disclaimer before building. The golf simulator industry has a dirty secret. If you watch YouTube, you will be convinced that you need $25,000 to build a simulator. They show you a Trackman iO, a custom upholstered enclosure, and a dedicated shed. That is the … Read more
Safety Warning: Indoor golf carries risks. Please read our Full Safety Disclaimer before building. There is a medical condition that affects 50% of garage golfers. It’s not tennis elbow. It’s called “Indoor Swing Syndrome.” Here is the symptom: You have measured your ceiling. The tape measure says 9 feet. You know you can swing a … Read more
Safety Warning: Indoor golf carries risks. Please read our Full Safety Disclaimer before building. There is a moment of panic every DIY simulator builder faces. You have the enclosure built. The PC is running. You are holding a $1,500 projector, staring at your ceiling, and wondering: “Where exactly do I drill the holes?” Get it … Read more
Safety Warning: Indoor golf carries risks. Please read our Full Safety Disclaimer before building. The biggest lie in the golf simulator industry is the “Enclosure Kit.” Go to any major retailer, and you will see metal frames selling for $2,500 to $4,000. They look slick. They promise an easy setup. But if you look closely … Read more
If you have spent more than 15 minutes on the r/GolfSimulator subreddit, you are probably ready to throw your phone across the room. You’ve seen the war. Half the people scream that the FlightScope Mevo+ is the king of value. The other half swear the SkyTrak+ is the only device that works. They are both … Read more