I like how easy it is to use. The only thing I wish it had instructions on how to understand the data it creates. I had to go and talk to our Pro at our golf shop.
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- Triple-Camera Tracking: Garmin R50 delivers tour-level ball and club data accuracy.
- Six Enclosure Sizes: Carl's Place DIY C-Series from 8'W to 13'W, with the triple-layer Premium screen in every size.
- Frame Included: Pre-cut 1-inch EMT pipe kit matched to your size, plus foam inserts, side nets and safety baffle.
- Real Feel Mat and Laser Projector: Country Club Elite 5'W x 5'L mat and the Optoma ZW350ST with ceiling mount.
- Free Shipping: Ships FREE to your door.
Complete Home Simulator Package
Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator
The Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator is a complete home golf simulator package built around the Garmin Approach R50 launch monitor: a Carl's Place DIY enclosure with a premium impact screen in six sizes, a Real Feel hitting mat, and a short-throw laser projector with its ceiling mount. Every pick updates the price and the 3D view, and the whole build goes to your cart as one package. It is for the golfer who wants one order for the whole room instead of sourcing a screen, frame, mat and projector separately.
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Carl's Place DIY Simulator Kit Assembly
6 Enclosure Sizes
3,600 Projector Lumens
30,000 Laser Hours
16'9" Minimum Depth
What's Included
Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator Includes:
- Garmin R50 Launch Monitor
- DIY Enclosure Bundle (10'W x 7.7'H x 5'D, 4:3) - also available in 8'W, 10.5'W, 11.5'W, 12'W or 13'W
- Real Feel Country Club Elite Mat (5'W x 5'L)
- Optoma ZW350ST 3600-Lumen WXGA Laser Projector (0.521:1 throw)
- Projector Ceiling Mount
Use the builder above to change the enclosure size, hitting mat or projector, or add a landing pad, gaming computer or touch screen monitor.
Launch Monitor
Garmin Approach R50
Garmin Approach R50 Launch Monitor is the core of this system, delivering tour-level tracking through its triple-camera technology and built-in 10" touchscreen. It provides fast, accurate ball and club data, high-quality impact visuals, and access to thousands of virtual courses through Garmin Golf ($99.99/year). Its compact footprint and intuitive interface make it one of the most user-friendly launch monitors available for home simulator setups.
- Club Head speed (w/ club sticker)
- Club face angle (w/ club sticker)
- Club path angle (w/ club sticker)
- Angle of attack (w/ club sticker)
- Ball speed
- Launch angle
- Launch direction
- Spin axis
- Spin rate
- Apex height
- Smash factor
- Carry distance
- Total distance
- Deviation distance
Enclosure and Screen
Carl's Place DIY Enclosure
The Carl's Place DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure builds a clean, fully contained hitting bay. Every size in this package ships with the triple-layer Premium impact screen, a pre-cut 1-inch EMT pipe framing kit, foam inserts, a pair of 8 ft net wall extensions and an overhead safety baffle. BlackStop light-absorbing fabric keeps the picture bright with less bounce-back.
Room minimum, to the inch. Width is Carl's overall frame plus a 3 in buffer on each side; height is the frame plus 3 in above; depth is 12 in behind the frame, the 67.375 in frame, 5 ft 1 in from the frame to the tee (10 ft from the screen, the closest Carl's says to hit from) and 5 ft behind the tee to swing, which is 16 ft 9 in for every size. Figures are rounded up to the next inch.
Room Minimums by Size
8'W x 8'H x 5'D (Carl's 8x8, 1:1) frame 100"W x 100"H - min. room 8'10"W x 8'7"H x 16'9"D
10'W x 7.7'H x 5'D (Carl's 7.7x10, 4:3) frame 124.8"W x 95.8"H - min. room 10'11"W x 8'3"H x 16'9"D
10.5'W x 8'H x 5'D (Carl's 8x10.5, 4:3) frame 130.3"W x 100"H - min. room 11'5"W x 8'7"H x 16'9"D
11.5'W x 8.5'H x 5'D (Carl's 8.5x11.5, 4:3) frame 140.3"W x 107.5"H - min. room 12'3"W x 9'3"H x 16'9"D
12'W x 9'H x 5'D (Carl's 9x12, 4:3) frame 146.3"W x 112"H - min. room 12'9"W x 9'7"H x 16'9"D
13'W x 7.7'H x 5'D (Carl's 7.7x13, 16:9) frame 163.3"W x 95.8"H - min. room 14'2"W x 8'3"H x 16'9"D
Hitting Mat
Hitting mat
The package ships with the Real Feel Country Club Elite Golf Mat, 5'W x 5'L. Its long, dense fibers let you swing down and through the turf the way you would off a fairway, it takes a real wooden tee, and the base absorbs the strike so your joints do not.
Three Fiberbuilt mats are one click away in the builder, or remove the mat if you already have one:
- Fiberbuilt Performance Turf Tee Box Mat, 8'W x 4'L
- Fiberbuilt 7'x4' Grass Series Single-Hitting Studio Mat
- Fiberbuilt 9'x4' Grass Series Center-Hitting Studio Mat (right- and left-handed)
Landing Pad
Optional: Tour Golf Landing Pad
The Tour Landing Pad cushions and quiets balls dropping off the screen, keeps them from scuffing the floor, and bridges the gap between the mat and the enclosure. The builder offers the width that matches your bay, always 8 ft long:
- 9'W x 8'L for the 8'W enclosure
- 11'W x 8'L for the 10'W enclosure
- 11.5'W x 8'L for the 10.5'W enclosure
- 12.5'W x 8'L for the 11.5'W enclosure
- 13'W x 8'L for the 12'W enclosure
- 14'W x 8'L for the 13'W enclosure
Projector
Projector and ceiling mount
The Optoma ZW350ST is the included projector: 3,600 lumens, a 30,000-hour DuraCore laser with no bulb to replace, and a 0.521:1 short throw, so it mounts close to the screen and out of the swing. Seven BenQ short-throw projectors are available in the builder, from the 1080p TH671ST to the 5,100-lumen 4K LK936ST, and the ceiling mount switches to the right model for whichever projector you choose. Remove the projector and the mount goes with it. The projector calculator shows the mount distance for your screen size.
- Optoma ZW350ST 3600-Lumen WXGA Laser (0.521:1 throw), included
- BenQ TH671ST 3000-Lumen 1080p (0.69-0.83:1 throw)
- BenQ AH30ST 3000-Lumen 1080p LED (0.69-0.83:1 throw)
- BenQ AH500ST 4000-Lumen 1080p Laser (0.5:1 throw)
- BenQ AH700ST 4000-Lumen 1080p Laser (0.69-0.83:1 throw)
- BenQ LK830ST 4000-Lumen 4K Laser (0.496:1 throw)
- BenQ AK700ST 4000-Lumen 4K Laser (0.69-0.83:1 throw)
- BenQ LK936ST 5100-Lumen 4K Laser (0.81-0.89:1 throw)
Computer
Optional: SurfThing gaming computer and touch screen
Simulation software such as GSPro, E6 Connect and FSX Play needs a gaming-class computer, and the one you pick here arrives ready for it. SurfThing builds them for golf simulation: 32GB DDR5, a 2TB SSD and an NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPU, in a desktop tower or a laptop. With the desktop PC, add the SurfThing DT2424H 23.8-inch touch screen to start rounds, review data and scrub swing video without walking back to a keyboard. It is not offered with the laptop, which has its own screen.
- SurfThing Enhanced Level PC: Core Ultra 5 with RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
- SurfThing Enhanced Level Laptop: Core Ultra 9 with RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
- SurfThing DT2424H 23.8" Touch Screen Monitor, 1080p, 75Hz, 10-point touch (with the desktop PC)
3D Build View
See your build in 3D, then share it
The second gallery thumbnail opens an interactive 3D view of your build at real size, with the Garmin Approach R50 where it belongs: beside the ball. Drag to rotate, pinch or scroll to zoom, open it full screen. Share build saves the configuration to a short topshelfgolf.com link with a picture, for a spouse, a contractor or us, and the link rides along on your cart line and order.
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FAQ
Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator Questions
What comes in the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator?
The base package is the Garmin Approach R50 launch monitor, a Carl's Place DIY Enclosure Bundle (10'W x 7.7'H x 5'D, 4:3, with Premium impact screen, pipe framing kit, foam inserts, net wall pair and safety baffle), a Real Feel Country Club Elite Mat 5'W x 5'L, an Optoma ZW350ST short-throw laser projector and its ceiling mount. A landing pad, gaming computer and touch screen are added in the builder.
How accurate is Garmin Approach R50 launch monitor?
Garmin R50 uses a triple-camera system to deliver precise ball and club data, high-quality impact images, and consistent shot tracking, making it extremely reliable for practice and full simulation play.
Can I use Garmin R50 All-In-One simulator for both practice and full virtual course play?
Yes. Garmin R50 integrates with Garmin Golf ($99.99/year) to support practice modes, detailed swing analytics, and full rounds on 43,000+ virtual courses, making it versatile for training and entertainment.
Is the Garmin R50 All-In-One suitable for both left- and right-handed golfers?
Yes. Garmin R50 works for both left- and right-handed golfers, but since the unit sits about 1.5 ft to the side of the tee, you will need to physically move it to the opposite side when switching between players with different dexterity. This only takes a moment and requires no extra hardware or calibration.
Do I need a subscription to access all Garmin R50 features?
Core R50 features work without a subscription, but certain Garmin Golf premium features-including expanded course libraries and advanced analytics-may require a paid plan ($99.99/year) depending on your usage.
Is the Garmin R50 All-In-One Simulator good for beginners?
Absolutely. Beginners benefit from immediate feedback, visual impact data, and easy-to-understand swing metrics, while advanced golfers get the detailed analytics needed to make meaningful improvements.
How much room does the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator need?
Every size needs 16 ft 9 in of depth; width and height depend on the enclosure: 10'11"W x 8'3"H for the 10'W kit, 8'10"W x 8'7"H for the 8'W kit, 11'5"W x 8'7"H for the 10.5'W kit, 12'3"W x 9'3"H for the 11.5'W kit, 12'9"W x 9'7"H for the 12'W kit and 14'2"W x 8'3"H for the 13'W kit. That is Carl's overall frame plus 3 in on each side and above, and in depth 12 in behind the frame, the 67.375 in frame, 5 ft 1 in to the tee (10 ft from the screen) and 5 ft behind it to swing. The Garmin Approach R50 sits beside the ball and adds nothing to the room minimum. Before you order, put a ball where the tee will go and take a slow, full swing with your longest club.
Which enclosure size should I choose?
Pick the widest kit whose room minimum fits, then the aspect ratio: 4:3 (10', 10.5', 11.5' and 12' kits) gives the tallest picture for the width and needs 8'3" to 9'7" of height, 16:9 (13' kit) is the widescreen shape for rooms that are wide but not tall, and 1:1 (8' kit) is the square screen for a narrow bay. All six use the same 5 ft deep frame.
Does the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator include simulation software or a computer?
The Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator does not include simulation software or a computer. Simulation software for the Garmin Approach R50 is licensed separately, and a gaming computer is optional in the builder. The SurfThing PC and laptop offered here are built for GSPro, E6 Connect and FSX Play.
Can I see my build before I buy it?
The 3D view shows your exact build at real size, with the enclosure, mat, landing pad, projector, mount and the Garmin Approach R50 placed where they belong, and it updates as you change any option.
Can I save or share my build?
Share build creates a short topshelfgolf.com link with a picture and an itemized list; opening it restores every selection.
How hard is the Carl's Place DIY enclosure to assemble?
With standard hand tools, most setups are done in a day. The pipe framing kit arrives pre-cut, the screen and nets attach to the frame with the supplied fittings, and the assembly video is in the video section of this page.
How fast does the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator ship?
Most items ship within 1-3 business days. Carl's Place enclosures are built to order and usually ship within a week. Shipping is free within the contiguous 48 states on most products over $150 (some exceptions apply). We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
Does Top Shelf Golf offer financing for the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator?
Top Shelf Golf offers financing through Affirm with flexible monthly payment options. Select Affirm at checkout to check your rate; it takes seconds and won't affect your credit score. 0% APR options may be available depending on eligibility.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Garmin Approach R50 All-In-One Golf Simulator?
We're proud to say we are an Authorized Dealer/Distributor for all the brands we carry. All our products come directly from the manufacturer. Your launch monitor, projector and computer are covered by their manufacturer's warranty from the date of the original purchase, subject to its conditions and limitations. Carl's Place screens and enclosure materials are wearable goods, so they do not carry a warranty. Some marking and wear from the first sessions is normal, and how long a screen lasts depends on skill level, how often you play and how it is installed. If something looks unusual rather than like normal wear, send us photos and your order number and we will take it up with Carl's Place.
All impact screen sales are final with no returns. Because fit and material choice matter, measure your space before ordering.
All Optoma sales are final. No returns will be accepted.
We want you to be happy with your purchase and enjoy it for many years to come. If you decide you want to return your product, we will gladly assist you in the process. Please inspect your purchase when your package arrives. Product received damaged must be noted with the freight carrier at time of delivery. Contact us immediately no later than 24 hours from delivery time to report the damage. We cannot accept responsibility for a damaged shipment if it is not noted as such on the freight carrier's delivery receipt. Damage must be noted at the time of delivery.
For additional details about our return process & exceptions for all the items included in the package please see our Return Policy.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 35 reviews.
I had a very good experience working with Ivan to select the items I needed, he was great. I had a little trouble putting it together but he helped me with videos that got me through it. I still have not had a lot of time to use the entire unit but I seem to be getting along. The yardage for the holes at my home course are not correct but I have played most of the holes. Putting is something that I have to practice. I am going to keep working with it and will call with questions. Thanks. Richard Coats
I've been using the Garmin Approach R10 for a few weeks now, and I’m seriously impressed. As a beginner golfer, this little launch monitor has completely transformed the way I practice. It’s compact, easy to set up, and surprisingly accurate for its size and price point. The detailed shot metrics—like carry distance, club head speed, launch angle, and more—help me understand my swing and make real improvements. Pairing it with the Garmin Golf app on my iPhone was seamless, and the simulated range feature adds a fun, interactive element to my sessions. Whether I'm practicing in the backyard or indoors into a net, the R10 gives me real-time feedback that keeps me motivated and focused. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get better without spending thousands on high-end launch monitors!
Love the Garmin R50. Top Shelf Golf is a great company, very helpful. Super good shipping for this product. Received it in a few days.
Great customer experience with these guys. Quick Shipping and was nice to talk to someone before, during and after the transaction. Top notch!
Top Golf did an excellent job of communicating regarding the shipping timeline and any questions regarding the product.
Great to deal with would buy from agai
Product is as advertised. I couldn’t be any happier with the service and the shipping time. Would definitely be a repeat customer. Thank You
Great product. Accurate simulator results at an affordable price.
I have only had a short session on the driving range, but so far it seems pretty accurate to what my normal yardage is. The setup was incredibly quick and easy and adding my clubs to my bag was not hard. So far my only complaint is that the clubs come pre-loaded and they do not have a 7 wood as an option. You can select a hybrid with a similar attach angle and fudge it, but not quite the same. Cant wait to try the simulation mode!
Top Self Golf got the R10 to me before any other shop has it available. Love getting on the course at 1:am in my pajamas.... and working on my swing before a round!!! The free version of E6 Connect is great.
Garmin R10 has been incredible to use. Having the E6 courses available was the biggest bonus. Day One you can actually play sim Golf, whether it's into a net or with a screen and enclosure. That was big time for us. The numbers seem close to that of more expensive units. The only downside, and it's been expressed other places is that it loses shots on chips sometimes. Other than that, it hasn't missed a drive, or a 7 iron yet. We love it! If you can find one, get it!
Fast shipping. Recommend this seller.
I love the Garmin R10! With a full time job and a toddler at the house, I do not have the time to frequently visit the range or play a round of golf. The R10 has allowed me to make the most of evenings and nap time. With the included E6 courses, I’m able to play a round without being away from the house for half the day. From what I can tell, the flight path and distances are very accurate as well. Adding Home Tee Hero and Awesome Golf to the package has also given me plenty of variety to keep the sessions entertaining. I would definitely recommend the R10.
I got interesed in the Garmin Approach R10 after reading many reviews back in February of 2022. Unfortunately everywhere I looked to purchase the R10 they were out of stock. I signed up with several companies to get on a waiting list to purchase. Top Shelf Golf was the only one to alert me to a shipping date. I ordered the R10 and it was delivered as they had promised--in fact it was earlier than expected. There support team has been great responding to all my questions. I will certainly reccomend Top Shelf to my friends for their golfing needs.
Received my Garmin R10 super fast. Setup was simple and my son loves it. The accuracy is scary good. Way more than I expected for the price.
I love the Garmin R-10 and would recommend it to everyone who is looking for a reasonable priced launch monitor. Also, Top Shelf Golf was great to work with. They had the unit in stock, it shipped on time and the company kept me up to date on my order. I will purchase from them again.
The Garmin R10 has got to be the best product on the Golf market. For the value and the capabilities you just can't be it. For anyone that wants to build a garage simulator or just wants instant accurate swing feedback this is for you.
My experience was great. For a product that has limited supply, the ordering process was simple, the unit was shipped on time with fast delivery.
Great device!
I’m a high school golf coach I love the garmin r10 it’s a huge help to myself and my players.
It's realistic!!. In game of Home Tee Hero, it's very hard to get a good score.
I received my Garmin Approach R10 from Top Shelf Golf much quicker than other stores predicted it would ship. The R10 is a great affordable launch monitor. It provides significant data and feedback, especially for a beginner golfer like me. I have recommended TSG to a few friends already and will continue to do so in the future.
Love my new Garmin R10 from TSG! Best bang for your buck when it comes to launch monitors. As accurate as you could hope for a $600 unit and the game modes are fun.
Wonderful launch monitor than i ever used to
First impression was this is great. Played 27 holes no problems. Next day would not work. Went through every possible scenario could not get it to work. Would only pick up ball strike if you went in ultra slow motion. After day of ###%!!!! and other taste words found you needed to download Garmin express. In instructions ( some whereI read) updates were supposed to happen when device was connected to phone or iPad. Well it does not, so update through Garmin express. Do not have device connected to any device other than the one you are using. Presto works great for 18 holes. Chipping is an issue though, my screen is about 20 feet away if I hit a chip that hits the screen at that distance it registers less that the distance of the screen. So other than that its great and a lot of fun. I would recommend to everyone, but update to 3.9 ASAP
We are all set up and ready to go! We absolutely love it so far! Living in Oregon you don't get many no rain golf days so this is a great way to get out on the course without getting wet! Plus, it makes our friends jealous so that makes my husband happy!
Works great on longer shots, but it will not pick up the short chip shots.
My son and I love the Garmin R10! It takes a little to get it set up properly but we now have it dialed in. Only thing I would like to see improved is a “landscape” mode for Home Tee Heroes.
Great product and TSG kept me up to date and informed while I awaited my hard to come by product.
beyond my expectations
I sold my Rhapsodo and bought this because of all of the hype it was getting and the ability to play virtual golf courses. It is pretty good, but I am finding that the distances and the direction is very inaccurate sometimes. The Rhapsodo was much more accurate. On the range, I will use my laser range finder to measure a flag and hit at that flag to test the accuracy. In this example, I measured an 89 yard pin. I hit until I had hit 3 shots that landed near the pin. 1 of them read just over 90 on the Garmin, another read 120 and the last read 70. Also, I don't think it picks it up when I hit a draw or a fade. The ball simply moves in the direction that it was traveling at the beginning of the shot. I'm pretty disappointed in this. I was hoping that it would make my time at the range more fun and helpful, but I find myself more frustrated than anything. Also when the data is so inconsistent, it is pretty hard to trust it so it doesn't do much to improve my game. I am actually thinking about returning it if possible.
It’s a good launch monitor. The only thing I don’t like is the simulator is a $9.99 monthly subscription.
I practice every day by hitting golf balls into a net under my deck in my back yard. I previously owned a swing caddie launch monitor which gave me swing distance and smash factor but I had no idea what kind of shots i was hitting (straight, draws or slices). I needed more information on my swing. Based on all the positive reviews of the new Garmin Approach R10, I made the purchase. I wanted a lower cost launch monitor that would give me more data than I previously had and would help me understand my golf swing to make improvements. I was thrilled to see how easy it was to setup and I was up and hitting balls in about 5 min. The R10 recorded all my shots and provided a visual trajectory of my shots on my iPhone, plus gave me club head speed, ball speed, spin, launch angle, launch direction, etc. This was just what I was looking for and at a great price. I am very happy with this item.
A+ customer service and top shelf quality equipment. Definitely will be back for more🤙