Planning a golf simulator? This step-by-step guide walks you through choosing your space, budget, launch monitor, software, projector, hitting mat, and more—so every component works together from the start.

Radar, camera-based, and hybrid launch monitors aren’t interchangeable — and choosing the wrong one for your space and budget can create problems from day one.

Learn the basic height, width, and depth requirements for a home golf simulator — plus the best options if your garage, basement, or spare room is tight on space.

The core components that you’ll need for your simulator setup - what’s important for each, and what you should expect to pay