A golf simulator enclosure is the frame and impact screen that turn a launch monitor and projector into a proper hitting bay, and picking the right one comes down to three things: your space, your budget, and whether you want a freestanding kit or a built-in room. This guide works through each of those decisions using the Carl's Place enclosures we carry, so you can match the enclosure to your room and budget on the first try.
Carl's Place builds hand-sewn, made-in-the-USA impact screens and enclosures, with screens rated to stop golf balls traveling up to 250 mph. As an authorized Carl's Place dealer, Top Shelf Golf can help you size the room before you spend a dime; call 1-888-871-6110 or browse the full lineup on the Carl's Place collection. Below, we break down enclosure types, sizing, screen materials, frames, and cost so you know exactly what fits your room.
Quick verdict: which enclosure is right for you?
For most home golfers watching the budget, the DIY C-Series is the quickest route to a real hitting bay: it uses a simpler 1-inch EMT frame, added separately as the Pipe Framing Kit, and it is the lowest-cost path to a full bay. If you want a finished, permanent bay in a dedicated room, step up to the Pro for its rigid commercial-grade build, or the Curved kit for the most immersive wraparound image. And if you want a permanent screen mounted straight to a wall or nook, the Built-In Room Kit is custom-made to your wall dimensions.
- Best value / easiest start: Carl's Place DIY C-Series, simple 1-inch EMT frame, freestanding
- Finished, commercial-grade bay: Carl's Place Pro, rigid flat enclosure for dedicated rooms
- Most immersive: Carl's Place Curved, wraparound screen that surrounds your view
- Permanent built-in room: Carl's Place Built-In Room Kit, sized to your walls
- Every kit ships with the impact screen in your chosen material, hand-sewn in the USA
What is a golf simulator enclosure?
A golf simulator enclosure is a framed impact screen, usually wrapped with black padding along the sides and top, that catches your golf ball and doubles as the projection surface for your simulator image. It is what separates a bare hitting net from a finished bay: the screen gives you a crisp, bright picture to hit into, while the surround stops stray shots and blocks light for better contrast.
A complete enclosure kit includes the impact screen, the frame or frame instructions, and the enclosure fabric with fittings. What you add on top is the launch monitor, a short-throw projector, a hitting mat, and a computer or tablet to run the software. Still deciding on those pieces? Our projector and screen pairing guide covers how to match them to the screen.
What are the different types of golf simulator enclosures?
There are four practical ways to build an enclosure, and Carl's Place makes a kit for each: an affordable freestanding DIY kit, a rigid commercial-grade Pro enclosure, a curved wraparound enclosure, and a built-in kit whose screen mounts straight to your wall with no frame. All four use the same heavy-duty, 250 mph Carl's Place impact screens; what changes is the frame, the shape, and how finished the result looks.
| Enclosure | Frame | Shape | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIY C-Series | 1-inch EMT (add-on) | Flat, freestanding | 6 sizes | An affordable first bay |
| Pro | 2-inch EMT (add-on) | Flat, rigid | 18 sizes | A finished, pro-grade room |
| Curved | 2-inch EMT (add-on) | Curved wraparound | 18 sizes | Maximum immersion |
| Built-In Room Kit | No frame (wall-mounted) | Flat, built-in | Custom-fit | A permanent built-in room |
The freestanding kits (DIY, Pro, and Curved) stand on their own frame, so they work in a garage, basement, or spare room without touching the walls. The Built-In Room Kit takes a different approach: its screen mounts straight to your wall with no pipe or frame, custom-made to your wall dimensions, and you finish the walls and ceiling your own way for a permanent, built-in look. You can compare all four side by side on the Carl's Place collection page.
How much space do you need for a golf simulator enclosure?
The ceiling height you need depends on the enclosure height you choose, not a single magic number. Carl's Place kits run from about 7.7 feet tall on the shortest DIY C-Series size up to 10 feet on the Pro, Curved, and Built-In, and you want clearance above the enclosure to swing a driver without clipping the ceiling, so a taller room is always better. Keep in mind the Curved starts at a 9-foot height, so it demands a taller room than the lowest DIY sizes.
Depth is the dimension people underestimate. Carl's Place recommends standing at least 10 feet from the screen with roughly 7 feet of swing room around you, and the Curved kit needs extra depth behind the hitting area to form its wrap. Because sizing is the single most important decision here, we cover the full minimum and ideal room dimensions in our golf simulator room size guide. Check your space against that guide and the enclosure height you want before you order.
Which impact screen material should you choose?
Carl's Place offers four impact screen materials, and the right one comes down to your room lighting and how sharp you want the image: Standard for budget builds, Preferred for a tighter weave and sharper picture, Premium for the best image with reduced noise, and High-Contrast Gray for deeper contrast in rooms with ambient light. All four are hand-sewn and rated to stop balls at up to 250 mph; the differences are image quality, noise, and how they handle light.
| Material | Image quality | Noise & bounce | Ambient light | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Good | Standard | Basic | Budget builds |
| Preferred | Sharper, better definition | Standard | Better | A home or commercial upgrade |
| Premium | Best definition | Reduced noise, minimal bounce-back | Helps block light | Top-tier home and commercial |
| High-Contrast Gray | Best definition, deeper contrast | Reduced noise, minimal bounce-back | Best in lit rooms | Bright or well-lit rooms |
The Pro and Curved kits ship with a choice of Premium or High-Contrast Gray, while the DIY and Built-In kits let you pick any of the four to suit your budget. You can also buy the screen on its own, whether to replace a worn one or to build your own frame; see the Carl's Place Golf Impact Screens, available in all four materials, three finishing styles, and 29 sizes.
What frame does a golf simulator enclosure need?
How the frame works depends on the kit: the DIY C-Series uses a simpler 1-inch EMT frame while the Pro and Curved use a heavier 2-inch EMT frame, and on all three the EMT frame is an additional purchase, available as a pre-cut Pipe Framing Kit, while the steel fittings, zip ties, and instructions are included. The Built-In Room Kit needs no separate frame at all, since its screen mounts directly to your wall. On the freestanding kits, the frame is what gives the screen its tension, so it directly affects how flat and quiet the surface plays.
The 2-inch EMT conduit used by the Pro and Curved is standard electrical conduit sold at any hardware store, which keeps shipping costs down if you source it yourself. If you would rather skip the measuring and cutting, the pre-measured Pipe Framing Kit is offered as an add-on on those product pages. Either way, the steel corner fittings, zip ties, and instructions are always included in the kit.
How much does a golf simulator enclosure cost?
A Carl's Place enclosure runs from $999.95 for the entry DIY C-Series up to $4,894.95 and beyond for the Curved, with the final price set by the size and screen material you choose. If you only need to replace a worn screen, the standalone impact screen starts at $179.95. Your budget usually points cleanly to one of the four kits.
- Entry / DIY: the DIY C-Series is the most affordable freestanding kit, from $999.95, built around a simpler 1-inch EMT frame sold separately as the Pipe Framing Kit
- Dedicated home or commercial bay: the Pro, from $3,409.95, adds a rigid, higher-tension flat build for a finished look
- Premium immersion: the Curved, from $4,894.95, wraps the screen for a more realistic, wraparound view
- Built-in finishing: the Built-In Room Kit, from $480, supplies the screen and hardware and mounts straight to your wall
Live pricing for every size and material lives on each product page and the Carl's Place collection. Because the screens are hand-sewn to your chosen size, it pays to measure carefully and pick the right material the first time.
Which Carl's Place enclosure should you buy?
Match the enclosure to how you will actually use the room. A budget or first-time build points to the DIY C-Series; a dedicated, finished room points to the Pro; an image-first golfer who wants the most immersive bay should look at the Curved; and anyone framing a permanent room should start with the Built-In Room Kit.
Carl's Place DIY C-Series
The most affordable freestanding kit, built around a simpler 1-inch EMT frame sold separately as the Pipe Framing Kit. Turn a spare room, basement, or garage into a bay.
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Carl's Place Pro
A rigid, higher-tension flat enclosure built for dedicated simulator rooms and a finished, pro look.
View Pro →
Carl's Place Curved
A gently curved screen that wraps the image around your stance for a more realistic, wraparound view.
View Curved →
Carl's Place Built-In Room Kit
Screen custom-made to your wall dimensions and mounted with no frame, for a permanent, built-in setup.
View Built-In Kit →The bottom line on golf simulator enclosures
The right golf simulator enclosure is the one that fits your room and your budget without compromising the image you hit into. Measure your ceiling height, width, and depth first, choose a screen material for your lighting, then pick the kit that matches how permanent you want the bay to be. All four Carl's Place kits use the same hand-sewn, 250 mph impact screens, so what you are really choosing is the frame and the finish.
Every screen is hand-sewn to the size you order, so measure once and order with confidence; and if you ever need to refresh a worn screen down the road, they are sold on their own. Not sure which kit or screen material suits your room, projector, and launch monitor? Our team can match the whole setup for you before you buy.
Ready to compare sizes and pricing? Browse the full lineup on the Carl's Place collection or the wider golf simulator enclosures collection, and size your room with our guides below.
