# DIY Golf Simulator Build Guide: Steps and Parts List

> Build a golf simulator step by step: measure, pick a launch monitor, choose an enclosure or DIY screen, place the projector and PC, plus a priced parts list.

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- Last updated: 2026-11-12

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# How to Build a DIY Golf Simulator: A Step-by-Step Guide with Parts List and Prices
  Updated November 12, 2026 By [Home Golf Simulator Guide Editorial Team](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/about/) [How we research](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/how-we-research/)

Prices are approximate and change often, so check the current price before you buy.

## Key takeaways

- Build in this order: measure the room, pick a launch monitor that fits it, then the enclosure or screen, mat, projector, mount, PC and software.
- A DIY frame with an **aikeec** or **Durbles** screen ($96–130) saves only about $250–285 over the cheapest complete enclosure we track, before frame materials.
- Projector distance = image width × throw ratio: a 10 ft image at 0.5 needs about 5 ft (Rain or Shine's example).
- GSPro needs a Windows PC with at least an RTX 3060-class GPU and 16 GB of RAM for 1080p; tablet apps and the Garmin R50 avoid the PC entirely.
- Leave about a foot behind the screen, hang side nets and keep the projector clear of your swing and the ball's path.

### On this page 12 sections

- [Step 1: Measure the room](#step-1-measure-the-room)
- [Step 2: Choose a launch monitor that fits](#step-2-choose-a-launch-monitor-that-fits)
- [Step 3: Enclosure, or your own frame and screen?](#step-3-enclosure-or-your-own-frame-and-screen)
- [Step 4: Choose a mat](#step-4-choose-a-mat)
- [Step 5: Place the projector (the throw math)](#step-5-place-the-projector-the-throw-math)
- [Step 6: Mount it](#step-6-mount-it)
- [Step 7: PC and software](#step-7-pc-and-software)
- [Step 8: Control the light](#step-8-control-the-light)
- [Step 9: Make it safe](#step-9-make-it-safe)
- [Parts list with prices](#parts-list-with-prices)
- [Bottom line](#bottom-line)
- [FAQ](#faq)

## Before you choose

- [Golf Simulator Room Size Guide: Ceiling Height, Width and Depth for Every Launch Monitor](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/golf-simulator-room-size-guide/)
- [Best Golf Simulator Projectors of 2026: Throw Ratio, Lumens and Screen Shape Explained](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/best-golf-simulator-projector/)
- [Best Golf Simulator Enclosures, Impact Screens and Nets of 2026](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/best-golf-impact-screen-and-enclosure/)

A home golf simulator is five parts working together: a launch monitor, something to hit into, a mat, a way to see the shot and software to put it on a course. You can buy that as one box, or you can build it yourself and choose each part for your room and budget. This guide is the order we’d build it in, with a priced parts list from what Amazon showed on November 12, 2026.

It’s a research-based guide. The setup figures come from makers’ manuals and FAQs, room guidance from retailers like Carl’s Place and Rain or Shine Golf, and prices from the listings we track. Prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check before you order.

## Step 1: Measure the room

Measure ceiling height, width and depth before you buy anything, because the room decides which launch monitor works.

- **Ceiling:** 9 ft is the common minimum for a driver and 10 ft is comfortable (SkyTrak, Carl’s Place). Measure from the top of your mat to the lowest obstruction above your swing.

- **Width:** about 10 ft with an offset tee; 12–14 ft or more if left- and right-handed golfers share a centered tee.

- **Depth:** Carl’s Place’s general minimum is 15 ft, ideal 18–20 ft. Camera units beside the ball can work from about 12–13 ft by their makers’ figures; radar units need 13–20 ft.

Our [room size guide](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/golf-simulator-room-size-guide/) has every source and a per-model depth table. Or put your numbers in the [room size checker](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/room-size-checker/#ceiling=9&width=12&depth=15&hand=right&type=any).

## Step 2: Choose a launch monitor that fits

Pick the monitor second, once you know the depth. The short version:

- **Short room (12–14 ft deep):** side-of-ball units such as the [SkyTrak+](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/skytrak-plus/) or [Bushnell Launch Pro](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/bushnell-launch-pro/).

- **Mid room (15–17 ft):** most behind-the-ball units, including the [Garmin R10](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/garmin-approach-r10/), [Rapsodo MLM2PRO](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/rapsodo-mlm2pro/) and [FlightScope Mevo Gen2](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/flightscope-mevo-gen2/).

- **Long room (18 ft+):** everything, including the [Full Swing KIT](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/full-swing-kit/).

Check software at the same time. If you want GSPro, note that SkyTrak lists no official third-party support for new buyers and GSPro doesn’t support the SC4 PRO. The [launch monitor matcher](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/launch-monitor-matcher/#where=indoor&depth=15&software=gspro) filters by depth, budget and software together.

## Step 3: Enclosure, or your own frame and screen?

You need something to hit into that a projector can shine on. There are two routes.

A complete enclosure comes with a frame, impact screen and side netting. The cheapest we’d consider is the ZivPlay ($379.99), which has a 4:3 screen and two 8 × 8 ft side nets and says it needs a 9 ft ceiling. The Sturdum ($499.99) adds light-blocking curtains, the Anything Sports package ($799.99) adds a blackout cage, side shank nets and a projector mount, and the GoSports enclosure ($999.99 for 10 × 8 ft) is the big-name option.

A DIY frame plus a screen lets you build to an exact size. The [aikeec screen](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YGZVHDS?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) (about $96, 98 × 98 in, 305 ratings) has 40–54 grommets for tying to a frame, and the [Durbles triple-layer screen](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1NW354N?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) (about $130, 8.2 × 8.2 ft) comes with grommets and bungee cords and a sound-damping middle layer. Both listings sell several sizes, so measure your frame first.

Be honest about the savings. The aikeec screen is about $284 less than the ZivPlay enclosure, and that’s before you buy frame materials or side netting. DIY pays when you need a custom size, already have materials or enjoy the build. More detail in our [impact screen and enclosure guide](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/best-golf-impact-screen-and-enclosure/).

| Item | Type | Fits | Typical price | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GoSports Golf Simulator Enclosure, frame + HD impact screen, 10 × 8 ft**A complete frame, impact screen and netting from a big-name net maker, sold and shipped by Amazon with 186 ratings. Also offered in 12 × 9 and 14 × 8 ft. | Enclosure | Any setup (Price shown is the 10 × 8 ft option; larger sizes cost more.) | ~$1,000 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9HW2GYF?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| Anything Sports complete golf simulator enclosure package with impact screen and projector mount**Frame, 4K-ready impact screen, blackout cage, side shank nets and a projector mount in one box; 193 ratings. | Enclosure | Any setup (Turf and projector in the photos are not included. Several cage sizes are sold on the same listing.) | ~$800 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8JZDNGG?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| Sturdum golf simulator enclosure kit, 10 × 8 ft, steel frame with HD impact screen**A budget complete enclosure sold by Amazon: steel frame, light-blocking curtains, impact screen and side netting. | Enclosure | Any setup (Newer listing with 25 ratings when we checked.) | ~$500 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7B1PCSB?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| ZivPlay golf simulator enclosure, 10 ft 7 in × 8 ft × 5 ft, 4:3 impact screen**The cheapest enclosure we'd consider: a 4:3 screen sized for projectors, two 8 × 8 ft side nets and frame padding. | Enclosure | Any setup (ZivPlay says it needs a 9 ft ceiling. Launch monitor, mat and projector not included.) | ~$380 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZH6L2LW?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| GoSports Range Cage 10 × 8 ft net cage with impact screen**A tool-free pop-up cage with an impact screen that packs into a bag: the easiest sim for a garage you still park in. | Enclosure | Any setup (Lighter-duty than a framed enclosure; fine for a projector, but expect more screen movement.) | ~$300 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPMLDTS?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| Durbles triple-layer golf simulator impact screen, 8.2 × 8.2 ft**A triple-layer replacement or DIY screen with grommets and bungee cords; the sound-damping middle layer is the point. | Impact screen | Any setup (Several sizes on one listing; measure your frame first.) | ~$130 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1NW354N?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| aikeec golf simulator impact screen, 7 mm reinforced edges, 98 × 98 in**The best-reviewed budget screen we found (305 ratings), with 40–54 grommets for a DIY frame. | Impact screen | Any setup (Five sizes on one listing; the price shown is for the size we checked.) | ~$96 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YGZVHDS?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |

## Step 4: Choose a mat

Your mat takes every shot, so it’s worth more of the budget than most first builds give it. The GoSports Elite 5 × 5 ft ($213.62) is the common starter, though its listing notes it’s firmer than foam-core mats. The SIGPRO Softy 4 × 7 ft ($749.99) has a 2.5 in foam core and supports real tees.

If your launch monitor sits beside the ball, it has to sit level with the hitting surface: Bushnell says to raise the Launch Pro to mat level, and SkyTrak says level with the hitting surface. With a 2.5 in mat, that means a riser. Garmin’s R10 manual says the bottom of the unit must sit above the mat. See [best golf simulator hitting mat](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/best-golf-simulator-hitting-mat/).

## Step 5: Place the projector (the throw math)

Every projector has a throw ratio: distance divided by image width. Flip it and you get the placement formula:

Distance from screen = image width × throw ratio

Rain or Shine’s example: a 10 ft image with a 0.5 ratio needs about 5 ft. Short-throw projectors run about 0.4–0.8; standard-throw models need 10–15 ft, which would put the projector behind you and your shadow on the screen. That’s why simulator builds use short-throw.

| Projector | Throw ratio | Distance for an 8 ft image | Distance for a 10 ft image |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Optoma GT1080HDR | 0.5 | 4.0 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Optoma GT2300HDR | 0.49 | 3.9 ft | 4.9 ft |
| BenQ TH671ST | 0.69–0.83 | 5.5–6.6 ft | 6.9–8.3 ft |

One catch: these projectors are natively 16:9, and Rain or Shine says most simulator screens are 4:3. Showing a 4:3 or square image inside a 16:9 frame means the full frame is wider than your screen, so the projector moves back. Optoma’s projectors have a Screen Type setting for 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 screens. The [projector throw calculator](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/projector-throw-calculator/#aspect=4x3&screen=10&throw=0.5&ball=10) handles the aspect math for you.

| Projector | Throw ratio | Brightness | Distance for a 10 ft wide image | Typical price | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Optoma GT1080HDR short-throw 1080p projector, 3,800 lumens**The long-running budget sim projector: 695 ratings, low input lag and a 100-inch image from just over 3 ft. | 0.5 | 3,800 lm | 5.0 ft | ~$799 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W62S2SJ?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| BenQ TH671ST short-throw 1080p projector, 3,000 lumens**A zoom-lens short thrower (0.69–0.83) that gives more freedom in where you mount it; 4.7 stars from 682 ratings. | 0.69–0.83 | 3,000 lm | 6.9 ft–8.3 ft | ~$849 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MHKTFH?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| Optoma GT2300HDR short-throw laser projector, 3,600 lumens**A laser light source (no lamp swaps) with a 0.49 throw ratio, sold by Amazon. This is the projector named in SkyTrak's Studio listing. | 0.49 | 3,600 lm | 4.9 ft | ~$1,099 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HH136597?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| Optoma GT2400HDR short-throw laser projector, 4,200 lumens**The brighter step up for garages and rooms with some daylight; 0.496 throw, laser, sold by Amazon. | 0.496 | 4,200 lm | 5.0 ft | ~$1,299 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSHRN6TV?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| BenQ AH500ST golf simulation short-throw laser projector**BenQ's golf-specific laser model with a 0.499 throw ratio, Golf Mode and 2D keystone of ±30° for off-center mounting. | 0.499 | 4,000 lm | 5.0 ft | ~$1,999 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZVLG9XZ?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |
| BenQ AH700ST golf simulator laser projector with ceiling mount, 4,000 lumens**Auto Screen Fit sizes the image to 16:9, 16:10, 4:3 or 1:1 screens, with autofocus and a 0.69–0.83 zoom for mounting above and behind you. | 0.69–0.83 | 4,000 lm | 6.9 ft–8.3 ft | ~$2,299 | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HNXXKJ7X?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) |

## Step 6: Mount it

Short-throw projectors usually go on the ceiling, above and slightly in front of the golfer, or on the floor in front of the hitting area. The [Mount-It ceiling and wall mount](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNWTNBST?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20) (about $37, 40 lb capacity) has adjustable arms. Keep the projector out of your swing arc and out of the ball’s flight path, and check the image for your shadow from your address position. If you have to mount off-center, the BenQ AH500ST has 2D keystone of ±30°, and the AH700ST’s 0.69–0.83 zoom is designed for mounting above and behind you.

## Step 7: PC and software

This is the part people forget to budget for.

GSPro ($250/yr) is Windows 10/11 only. GSPro lists a GTX/RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM as the minimum for 1080p, calls an RTX 3070 or 3060 Ti great for 1080p, and suggests an RTX 3080 or better with 32 GB for 4K. E6 Golf 2026 is also Windows-only and asks for a 10th-gen i7, 24 GB of RAM and an RTX 3060 12 GB. Uneekor’s EYE MINI units need a Windows PC regardless; Uneekor recommends a 12th-gen i7, 32 GB and an RTX 4070 Ti.

You can skip the PC. The [Garmin R50](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/launch-monitors/garmin-approach-r50/) runs its simulator on the unit and connects to the projector by HDMI. Garmin’s Home Tee Hero ($99.99/yr) runs on a phone or tablet with the R10, Awesome Golf ($159.99/yr) runs on iOS, Android, Mac and ChromeOS, and E6 CONNECT still runs on an iPad.

Also check what your launch monitor’s maker charges before third-party software will connect. Rapsodo needs Core ($199.99/yr), Uneekor needs Pro ($199/yr), and Bushnell and Foresight need Foresight+ Gold ($599/yr). [Golf simulator software compared](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/golf-simulator-software-compared/) has the details.

## Step 8: Control the light

Rain or Shine recommends 2,500–3,000 lumens for a dark basement, 3,000–3,600 for a garage and 3,600–4,000+ for a room with daylight. Block windows near the screen, keep overhead lights off the screen, and use an enclosure with side walls if light leaks in.

## Step 9: Make it safe

- **Bounce-back:** leave about a foot behind the screen. Carl’s Place uses 1 ft as a minimum and 12–16 in in its ideal layout.

- **Side nets:** mishits go sideways. Most enclosures include side netting; with a DIY frame, add your own.

- **Swing space:** Carl’s Place suggests about 7 ft of swing area around the golfer. Optoma says the tee should be at least 240 cm (about 7.9 ft) from the screen.

- **Balls:** use what your monitor expects. Voice Caddie says standard golf balls (no foam or practice balls) for the SC4 PRO, FlightScope asks for aluminum dots or Titleist RCT balls indoors with the Mevo Gen2, and Rapsodo measures spin only with its RPT balls.

## Parts list with prices

Amazon prices on November 12, 2026. Frame materials and a PC aren’t priced here.

| Part | Budget build | Step-up build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launch monitor | [Garmin R10](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095QX1FSR?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20): $499.99 | [Mevo Gen2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK8M3VLB?tag=homegolfsimulatorguide.com-20): $1,149 |
| Screen (own frame) | aikeec 98 × 98 in: $96.39 | Durbles 8.2 × 8.2 ft: $129.99 |
| Mat | GoSports Elite 5 × 5 ft: $213.62 | SIGPRO Softy 4 × 7 ft: $749.99 |
| Projector | Optoma GT1080HDR: $799 | Optoma GT2300HDR: $1,099 |
| Mount | Mount-It: $36.99 | Mount-It: $36.99 |
| Balls | Standard balls | Titleist Pro V1 RCT 12-pack: $74.99 |
| **Hardware total** | **$1,645.99** | **$3,239.96** |
| Software | Garmin Golf: $99.99/yr | 8 E6 courses included; GSPro $250/yr optional |

Swap the screen for the ZivPlay enclosure and the budget build is $1,929.59; swap in the GoSports enclosure and the step-up build is $4,109.96. You can test other combinations in the [setup cost builder](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/setup-cost-builder/#monitor=flightscope-mevo-gen2&enclosure=zivplay-enclosure&mat=gosports-sim-turf&projector=optoma-gt2300hdr&software=gspro), or compare with packages in [how much does a golf simulator cost](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/posts/how-much-does-a-golf-simulator-cost/).

## Bottom line

Measure first, buy the launch monitor that fits your depth and software plans, and only then shop for the rest. A complete enclosure costs a little more than a DIY frame and saves an afternoon of building. Put real money into the mat and projector, plan where the PC goes if you want GSPro, and leave room behind the screen and nets on the sides.

## Don't guess. Calculate.

- [📏 Room Size Checker](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/room-size-checker/): will a sim fit your space
- [📽️ Projector Calculator](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/projector-throw-calculator/): throw distance and image size
- [🎯 Monitor Matcher](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/launch-monitor-matcher/): which launch monitors fit
- [🧾 Cost Builder](https://homegolfsimulatorguide.com/tools/setup-cost-builder/): upfront and 3-year cost

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does it cost to build a DIY golf simulator?
Using Amazon prices from November 12, 2026, a Garmin R10, aikeec screen, GoSports Elite mat, Optoma GT1080HDR projector and Mount-It mount total $1,645.99 before frame materials and software. A step-up build with a Mevo Gen2, Durbles screen, SIGPRO mat and Optoma GT2300HDR is about $3,240 before the frame.

### Is it cheaper to build your own golf simulator frame?
A little. An aikeec screen is about $96 and a Durbles about $130, while the cheapest complete enclosure we track, the ZivPlay, is about $380 with frame, 4:3 screen and two side nets. The DIY route saves roughly $250–285 before you buy frame materials, so it pays mainly if you need a custom size or already have materials.

### How far should the projector be from a golf simulator screen?
Multiply the image width by the projector's throw ratio. Rain or Shine's example: a 10 ft wide image with a 0.5 throw ratio needs about 5 ft. Short-throw projectors run about 0.4–0.8, while standard-throw models need 10–15 ft, which is why simulator builds use short-throw.

### What PC do I need for a golf simulator?
For GSPro, at least a GTX/RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM at 1080p; GSPro calls an RTX 3070 or 3060 Ti great for 1080p and suggests an RTX 3080 or better with 32 GB for 4K. E6 Golf 2026 asks for a 10th-gen i7, 24 GB of RAM and an RTX 3060 12 GB.

### Do I need a PC for a home golf simulator?
Not always. The Garmin R50 runs its simulator on the unit and plugs into a projector over HDMI. Garmin's Home Tee Hero runs on a phone or tablet with the R10, Awesome Golf runs on iOS, Android, Mac and ChromeOS, and E6 CONNECT still runs on an iPad. GSPro and E6 Golf 2026 are Windows-only.

## Sources

- [Carl's Place: Measuring your space for an indoor golf simulator](https://www.carlofet.com/blog/measuring-your-space-for-an-indoor-golf-simulator) · checked 2026-11-12 — Depth minimum 15 ft including 1 ft behind the screen; ideal 18–20 ft with 12–16 in behind the screen; about 7 ft of swing area around the golfer; ceiling 10 ft+ recommended.
- [Rain or Shine Golf: Golf simulator projector buyer guide](https://rainorshinegolf.com/pages/golf-simulator-projector-buyer-guide) · checked 2026-11-12 — Distance = screen width × throw ratio (10 ft × 0.5 = 5 ft); short-throw 0.4–0.8; standard throw needs 10–15 ft; lumen guidance by room type; most simulator screens are 4:3.
- [GSPro](https://gsprogolf.com/) · checked 2026-11-12 — $250 per year, Windows 10/11 only; minimum GTX/RTX 3060 and 16 GB RAM for 1080p, RTX 3070/3060 Ti great for 1080p, RTX 3080+ and 32 GB for 4K.
- [E6 Golf (TruGolf)](https://e6golf.com/) · checked 2026-11-12 — E6 Golf 2026 is Windows-only, with a minimum of a 10th-gen i7, 24 GB RAM and an RTX 3060 12 GB.
- [SkyTrak: Plan your space](https://www.skytrakgolf.com/pages/plan-your-space) · checked 2026-11-12 — 10 ft ceiling typically offers ample clearance, 9 ft often enough; 12 ft suggested width; 17 ft deep is comfortable.
- [Optoma: Golf simulation projectors](https://www.optomausa.com/products/projectors/GolfSim) · checked 2026-11-12 — Tee at least 240 cm from the screen; Screen Type setting for 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 screens; match screen and projector aspect to avoid distortion.

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