A golf simulator room needs about 12 feet of width, 16 feet of depth and a 9-foot ceiling at the bare minimum for full shots. The room we'd actually recommend is 14 to 16 feet wide, 18 to 20 feet deep, with a 10-foot ceiling or more, so every club swings freely and there's a seat behind the hitter. LA Techs is an authorized Foresight Sports dealer, and we design these rooms around the launch monitor, screen and projector before anything gets built.
Ceiling height: the number that decides everything
At 9 feet, most irons and wedges are fine. At 10 feet, most players can hit driver. At 10.5 to 11 feet and up, everyone in the family can swing everything without thinking about it.
We always ask who the tallest player is and what they swing. Finding that out after drywall is no fun.
Width and depth
Width is about safety and comfort. At 12 feet you can swing, but a 14 to 16 foot room lets righties and lefties share the same hitting spot, and it fits an 11, 12 or 13 foot impact screen without the room feeling like a batting cage.
Depth covers three things: the space between the ball and the screen, the swing itself, and somewhere to sit. 16 feet works. 18 to 20 feet gives you the lounge behind the hitter, which is honestly where half the fun happens.
Screen and projector
The impact screen should be sized to the room, not the other way around. We put a short-throw laser projector where the hitter never stands in their own shadow, then calibrate the image so the ball flight lines up with where you actually hit it.
Lighting matters more than people expect. The room lights need their own scene so the screen isn't washed out, and that's easy when the room is part of your Lutron or Control4 system.
Launch monitor: overhead or floor
Foresight Sports makes the launch monitors we install: GCQuad, GC3 and the overhead GCHawk. They read club and ball data with the same accuracy club fitters rely on.
For a dedicated room, an overhead GCHawk keeps the floor clear and stays out of the swing path. A floor unit like the GC3 or GCQuad needs no ceiling work, suits lower ceilings and shared rooms, and can come to the range with you.
What to put on the plans (if you're building)
The best simulator rooms are drawn in during design. These cost almost nothing on paper and a lot after the walls close:
- Ceiling height and a clear swing zone (10 feet or more where you can)
- Blocking in the ceiling for an overhead launch monitor and projector
- Conduit from the equipment location to the screen wall and launch monitor
- A dedicated 20A circuit for the projector, computer and launch monitor
- A hardwired network drop (not Wi-Fi) for online play and updates
- HVAC sized for a projector, a computer and people swinging clubs
Our new construction process gets it onto the drawings early.
Garages and shared rooms work too
Plenty of LA garages already have the width and depth. We plan around the garage door, the slab and ceiling height, and we handle climate and insulation so it's comfortable in August.
A theater can double as a golf room, too. Same projector, same screen, with seating that moves or a hitting area that tucks away. It's a trade-off on seating and sound, so we design around how you'll use it most.
Try the room fit checker
Our golf simulator page has a room fit checker. Slide in your measurements and you'll see what plays, what's tight, and the kind of build we'd likely suggest. On cost, the honest answer is that it depends on the room and the finishes, so talk to us and we'll measure first and give you a budget range before you commit.
Quick answers
Q: What is the minimum room size for a golf simulator? A: About 12 feet wide, 16 feet deep and 9 feet tall for full shots. We recommend 14 to 16 feet wide, 18 to 20 feet deep and a 10-foot ceiling.
Q: What ceiling height do I need to hit driver indoors? A: Around 10 feet for most players. At 10.5 to 11 feet and up, every player can swing every club freely.
Q: Can a two-car garage become a golf simulator room? A: Usually, yes. Most two- and three-car garages have the width and depth; the ceiling, garage door, slab and climate are what need planning.
Q: Who installs Foresight Sports simulators in Los Angeles? A: LA Techs is an authorized Foresight Sports dealer in LA. We design the room and install the launch monitor, screen, projector, software, lighting and control.
Got the measurements? Check your room or call us at 213.354.8324 (we love these projects).
