Golf Simulator & Launch Monitor Blog
Common Golf Simulator Mistakes: 12 Build Errors That Cost Money, and the Planning Order That Prevents Them
12 common golf simulator mistakes, such as skipping the swing test and buying the launch monitor before the room is measured, with the fix for each one and the six-step planning order that prevents them.
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Golf Simulator Installation Guide (2026): What You Can Do Yourself, What to Hire Out, and How Long Each Part Takes
Most home golf simulators are an owner install: a net in minutes, an enclosure in an afternoon, a launch monitor on the floor or 9 to 10 ft up. Here is how long each part takes, who can do it, and the three jobs worth hiring out.
Alphard Cybercart Review: Specs, Battery, Weight and Who It Fits
Our Alphard Cybercart review covers the specs, the rated 36-hole battery range, the weight (37 lb plus a 3 lb battery) and fold size, hill handling, what comes in the box and the Sidekick follow add-on.
Golf Simulator Putting: Which Launch Monitors Read Putts, and How to Set Up a Green That Rolls True
13 launch monitors we sell read putts. See which ones and what they measure, the putting greens that roll at a known speed, and the software settings for putting, gimmes and green speed.
Are Golf Simulators Accurate? What Is Measured, What Is Calculated and How to Trust Yours (2026)
Yes, when the launch monitor measures the shot. Here is what is measured and what is calculated on every launch monitor we carry, why carry can differ from the course, and the six setup mistakes that make a good unit read badly.
Golf Swing Speed Chart by Club: Speed, Launch, Spin, Carry
Golf swing speed chart from driver to pitching wedge: PGA and LPGA Tour speed, launch, spin and carry, plus amateur averages by handicap and age.
Golf Simulator Lighting, Sound and Flooring: How to Finish the Room
Where the lights go so the screen stays dark and the launch monitor sees the ball, what each maker says about light, how to quiet the room, and which subfloor, turf and mat belong under a home golf simulator.
How to Set Up a BenQ Golf Simulator Projector: Mounting, Auto Screen Fit and 4:3 Screens
A field-tested guide to mounting a BenQ AH700ST or AK700ST golf simulator projector: find the real throw distance, set the height without lens shift, run Auto Screen Fit, and fill a 4:3 or 1:1 impact screen.
What to Buy First for a Golf Simulator, and In What Order
The right order to buy golf simulator parts, which decision locks in the rest, and why starting with the launch monitor is an expensive mistake.
Garage Golf Simulator Build: Parts List, Layout, Heat, Cold and Humidity
A complete parts list for turning one standard garage bay into a working golf simulator, the four problems a garage adds (door hardware, daylight, concrete, climate) with their fixes, the maker temperature and humidity limits, and net or takedown screen options for a bay the car still uses.
Low Ceiling Golf Simulator Builds for 8 and 9 Foot Rooms
How ceiling height limits your simulator build, what you lose at 8 feet versus 9, and why overhead launch monitors are the first casualty.
How Much Does a Golf Simulator Cost? 2026 Prices by Budget
What a golf simulator costs at each budget, what each part costs, and our complete builds at today's prices.
Will a Golf Simulator Fit Your Room? A Full-Setup Fit Check
We run three real rooms (a 10 by 12 spare room, a 12 by 15 basement, and a 14 by 20 garage) through the fit math and show which simulator equipment fits each one.