Golf Simulator Room Size Calculator

It depends on where the launch monitor sits. Behind-the-ball units need the maker's distance behind the ball plus ball flight: Garmin specifies the R10 6 to 8 ft behind the ball with at least 8 ft to the net (14 ft minimum), and FlightScope specifies the Mevo Gen2 8 ft from unit to tee with 8 ft of ball flight (16 ft minimum). Beside-the-ball camera units need no space behind the golfer; SkyTrak publishes minimum room depths of 15 ft for its 8 ft studio and 16 ft for its 10 ft and 12 ft studios, and calls a 17 ft deep room comfortable.

SkyTrak says a 10 ft ceiling typically offers ample clearance for most golfers and that many golfers find 9 ft enough. Taller golfers and steeper swings need more; do a slow swing test with a driver before buying.

Yes for beside-the-ball camera units: the unit sits on the side of the ball the golfer faces, so it moves when a left-handed and right-handed golfer share the room, and both need clearance on their swing side. Behind-the-ball radar units usually stay put.

Yes. Enter ceiling height measured to the lowest obstruction with the garage door open and closed, plus width and depth at the hitting position. Then read the garage-specific door, opener and parking notes in our garage golf simulator setup guide.

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