Golf Simulators For Garage

Yes, you can absolutely set up a golf simulator in your garage, and it’s one of the most popular spots to do it. The key is making sure your space checks a few boxes: at least 9 feet of ceiling height to swing freely, about 10–12 feet of width, and 15–20 feet of depth so your launch monitor has room to track.

Concrete floors can be tough on both you and your gear, so laying turf or a landing pad creates a much better playing surface. Since garages aren’t usually insulated, adding a heater, fan, or AC makes the space usable year-round.

With the right setup and a short-throw projector, your garage can feel less like storage and more like your own personal golf studio.

A garage golf simulator can cost as little as a few thousand dollars or climb well past $15,000 depending on how ambitious you get with the build. On the entry-level end, you can get by with a net, hitting mat, and a more affordable launch monitor paired to a phone or tablet. It’s playable, but limited. Most golfers who want a true simulator experience end up in the $8,000–$12,000 range. That budget covers a quality launch monitor, a full screen and enclosure, a short-throw projector, a durable hitting mat, and the simulation software needed to tie it all together.

When you step up into higher-end builds, you’re not just paying for extra accuracy—you’re creating a more polished space. That could mean adding turf throughout the garage, upgrading insulation and lighting, or choosing premium hardware like a GCQuad or TrackMan. Costs in this range mirror other home projects: you can remodel a kitchen on a budget, or you can splurge on granite counters and custom cabinets. The same goes for a simulator build.

At the end of the day, the cost comes down to whether you want a simple, functional practice space or a fully finished golf studio that feels like a permanent extension of your home.

As with any technology, factors like humidity, temperature, and lighting are always going to be a concern. Since most garages are not going to be climate controls, we usually see customers use more portable launch monitor options and a retractable setup in order to tuck away the tech when the climate gets extreme. Typically, we say that if your space is staying from about 50 - 85 degrees and has relatively controlled humidity, you shouldn't see any problems.