The “Divorce-Proof” Build: A Full 4K Golf Simulator for Under $5,000

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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

Can You Fit a Sim in a 12ft Room? The “Swing & DUCK” Test

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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

The 4K Projector Cheat Sheet: Exact Throw Distances for Golf Simulators

A man installing an overhead projector for an indoor golf simulator

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