Golf Simulator Cost for a Home Garage

Golf simulator cost by part

A garage simulator is a set of parts. You can buy them one at a time. Here are the price ranges for the products in our guides.

• Launch monitor: $499.99 to $3,999 ([launch monitor guide](/best-launch-monitor/))
• Impact screen: about $149.99 to $1,589.99 ([impact screen guide](/golf-impact-screen/))
• Hitting mat: $479 to $2,349 ([hitting mat guide](/best-golf-hitting-mat/))
• Projector, enclosure, computer and software: priced separately, see below

Sample garage simulator builds

The table above adds up three real builds from our guides. The budget build is about $1,129 in core parts. The mid-range build is about $2,670. The premium build is about $6,088.

Your total will be higher once you add a projector, an enclosure or frame, a computer and a software plan.

What drives the cost most

The launch monitor is the biggest single cost in every build. Radar units like the Garmin R10 cost less but need room behind the ball. Camera units like the SkyTrak ST MAX and Foresight GC3 sit beside the ball and cost more.

Start with the monitor that fits your garage depth. Then pick a screen and mat that match it.

Launch monitor price examples

The launch monitor sets most of your budget. These three show the low, middle and high end from our guides. Prices change often.

Budget build

1. Garmin Approach R10

The R10 is the lowest-cost way to start with a net, mat and phone. Radar needs room behind the ball and a ball-flight lane in front, so it suits a deeper bay.

Key specs

• Doppler radar tracking
• Tripod and phone mount
• Garmin Golf app support

Pros

• Lowest price here
• Portable
• Works with a basic net

Cons

• Needs space behind the ball
• Course play may need a membership

$499.99 at Garmin

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Mid-range build

2. SkyTrak ST MAX

The ST MAX sits beside the ball, which helps in a shallow garage. You can build the bay in stages around it. Some features need a paid plan.

Key specs

• Photometric cameras and dual Doppler radar
• Floor unit beside the hitting area
• Studio packages sold separately

Pros

• Side placement saves rear space
• Practice and course options

Cons

• Some features need a paid plan
• Screen and mat not included

$1,695 at SkyTrak

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Premium build

3. Foresight Sports GC3

GC3 uses three cameras beside the ball and has an onboard display. It still needs compatible software, a computer and a safe enclosure to work as a simulator.

Key specs

• Three-camera photometric system
• Side-on placement
• Onboard touchscreen display

Pros

• No long radar lane needed
• Indoor and outdoor use

Cons

• Highest price here
• Club data needs club markers

$3,999 at Foresight Sports

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Costs people forget

Plan for these before you buy. Their prices vary too much to list here, so get quotes for your setup.

• A projector, if you want course play on the screen
• An enclosure or frame to hold the screen and side nets
• A computer or tablet that runs your software
• Software or membership plans for course play and some data
• A dedicated outlet or ceiling power for the projector. For electrical work, follow local codes and use a licensed pro.

How to save on a garage golf simulator

Build in stages. Start with a monitor, a mat and a net, then add a screen and projector later. A budget net setup like the one in the video below is a cheap first step.

Buy a mat with a replaceable strip, like the Carl's Place HotShot, so you replace the strip, not the whole mat. See the full bay plan in our best home golf simulator guide and space tips in garage golf simulator setup.

Frequently asked questions