About YardageBay
YardageBay is an independent guide to building a golf simulator at home — in a garage, basement, spare room or anywhere you can fit a swing. Our motto is the whole job in five words: build the bay, know your numbers.
Most simulator buying advice starts with the shiniest launch monitor. We start with the room. Ceiling height, depth behind the ball and width for a screen decide which launch monitors will even work for you, so our guides put those checks first and the product picks second.
What we publish
- Launch monitor guides — radar vs photometric, best-by-budget picks and head-to-head comparisons.
- Simulator packages — what is actually included and whether bundling saves money.
- Room planning — ceiling height, room size and placement rules taken from manufacturer manuals.
- Budget builds — real totals built from current retailer prices.
How we work
Our guides are researched, not lab-tested. We read manufacturer specifications and owner's manuals, check current retailer prices, and compare subscription terms. When a spec isn't published we say so rather than guess. Read the full research methodology.
How we make money
YardageBay is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through some links on this site, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never decide our recommendations; see our affiliate disclosure.
Questions or corrections? Contact us.