Before You Buy a Home Golf Simulator

Thinking about spending thousands of dollars on a home golf simulator? Measure first. Shop second.

Before You Buy a Home Golf Simulator is an independent pre-purchase guide for golfers who want a system that fits their room, purpose and budget before they commit to hardware.

Instead of ranking this year's products, it gives you a durable decision process for ceiling height, width and depth; radar, camera and overhead launch monitors; hitting mats; nets, impact screens and enclosures; projector throw; computers and connectivity; software subscriptions; packages versus component builds; DIY versus professional installation; phased builds; and total project cost.

Eight practical tools help you define your purpose, measure the room, compare launch monitors, verify component compatibility, build the complete budget, compare purchasing routes, check installation readiness and reach a final BUY / REDESIGN / DOWNGRADE / PROFESSIONAL INPUT / REJECT decision.

If you are considering a garage, basement, spare-room or dedicated simulator build, this guide can help you avoid buying the wrong system for the space.