Sim Buyer Docs

Every part of a home golf simulator, explained

The UK reference for buying a home golf simulator. Short answers, best practice, the gotchas we see every week and what we would pick for your room. Written and kept up to date by Tom Hayward.

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How a home simulator fits together. Tap a part to jump to its docs.

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Step 1How a golf simulator worksThe chain from launch monitor to software to projector and screen, radar versus camera, and what the numbers mean.Step 2What you actually needThe component checklist, what our room packages include, and what you still need to add.Step 3How much a home simulator costsWhat each budget band buys, from a launch monitor and enclosure at £3k to tour-level rooms at £12k+, and the yearly software costs.Step 4Will it fit my room?Width, ceiling and length for each enclosure size, how radar and camera change the length, and our minimum room.

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Start here

How a simulator works, what you need, what it costs and whether it fits.

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Set up your simulator

Plain-English setup, step by step: what to have ready, how it connects, and a guide for each launch monitor.

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Launch monitors

Radar or camera, placement, software costs and the UK model ladder.

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Enclosures & impact screens

Enclosure sizes, screens, aspect ratio, care and side protection.

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Projectors & mounting

Throw ratio, brightness and where the projector goes.

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Software & courses

Which software runs on which launch monitor, how the big titles compare, and what each costs every year.

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Hitting mats, turf & flooring

Mat types, stance, base and what comes in the box.

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Computers, cabling & electrics

PC spec, cabling, garden-room power, damp and condensation.

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Rooms & buildings

Garages, garden rooms, conservatories, planning, lighting and noise.

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Setups & real rooms

Packages by budget and room, the free 3D design and real customer rooms.

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Troubleshooting & care

Fixing tracking problems and keeping every launch monitor we sell in shape, with the makers' official support links.

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