Indoor golf simulators have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and one of the most common questions we hear at AllSportSystems is:
“What actually comes in a full golf simulator setup?”
If you’re researching indoor golf simulators for your home, garage, business, or facility, this guide breaks down every major component of a complete indoor golf simulator package, explains why each piece matters, and helps you understand what you truly need — and what you can skip.
What Is Considered a “Full” Indoor Golf Simulator Setup?
A full indoor golf simulator setup is more than just a high tech launch monitor and a turf hitting mat. For a simulator to be safe, accurate, immersive, and long-lasting, several key components must work together.
At AllSportSystems, we design our golf simulator packages to be simple, reliable, and scalable, so you can start with what you need today and upgrade over time.
Launch Monitor: The Brain of the Simulator
The launch monitor is the most important piece of any golf simulator. This is the technology that tracks ball and club data to produce accurate shot results.
A quality golf sim launch monitor measures data points such as:
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Ball speed
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Launch angle
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Spin rate
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Carry distance
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Shot shape
We focus on offering accurate indoor launch monitor solutions that work well in limited spaces and provide consistent results for golfers of all skill levels.
A great budget launch monitor option is the Garmin Approach R10 Golf Simulator Launch Monitor. You can track more than a dozen golf metrics, including head speed, face angle, ball speed, launch angle spin rate and more. View your shots in a dispersion chart. With up to 10 hours of battery life you have no worries with use on the range. View your stats with the Garmin Golf™ app on your compatible smartphone.
The Garmin Approach R10 is a great entry level launch monitor!
The Garmin Approach R50 does not require a PC!
The TruGolf LaunchBox provides a great sim experience as well as a great outdoor range experience!
The Uneekor EYE MINI LITE is a great launch monitor choice! Uneekor introduces its most affordable launch monitor, the EYE MINI LITE. The Uneekor's EYE MINI LITE is designed to rest on the golf mat, making it suitable for use with your indoor home golf simulator. EYE MINI LITE was designed to get you playing more golf within minutes. No need for complicated setups and installations.EYE MINI LITE by Uneekor brings you all the outstanding qualities you've come to expect, blending state-of-the-art technology with unmatched simplicity. With EYE MINI LITE, setup is as easy as connecting to a PC, and you're ready to enjoy a comprehensive practice and full golf simulation experience right out of the box.
The Uneekor EYE XO2 is one of the best overhead ceiling mounted launch monitors!
Golf Simulator Enclosure: Safety & Immersion
A golf simulator enclosure does far more than just “hold the screen.”
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Protects walls, ceilings, and people
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Improves image quality
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Absorbs impact safely
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Creates a true indoor golf experience
At AllSportSystems, we manufacture durable, space-efficient enclosures designed for garages, basements, spare rooms, and commercial environments. Our enclosure options make it easier to fit a simulator into real-world spaces — even when ceiling height or room width is limited.
A popular small space golf sim enclosure is the MicroBay. Are you looking for a small home golf simulator that won't take up your entire room? Look no further! The MicroBay™ is your best choice for a free standing home golf simulator bay specially designed for small rooms with reduced floor space.
The MicroBay is a popular option for people with limited space.
Click Here to Read All About the MicroBay Small Room Golf Sim Enclosure!
A fan favorite golf simulator bay is the DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Hitting Bay by AllSportSystems comes with Golf Impact Projection Screen for use with real golf balls, a single piece RipStop Black Wrapper for the sides and top, 4 detachable and replaceable RipStop Black trim sleeves surrounding the screen, ball bungees, and corner kit for 1" poles (pole kit available as an upgrade, or minimize the cost by purchasing them locally).
The SuperBay is a top notch golf sim enclosure!
Impact Screen: Where Performance Meets Durability
The impact screen is what your golf ball strikes on every shot, making it one of the most abused components in a simulator setup.
A top notch golf sim impact screen should:
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Handle high ball speeds
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Reduce bounceback
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Display a crisp, clear image
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Last through thousands of shots
We use commercial-grade impact screen materials to ensure consistent performance and longevity, whether the simulator is used casually at home or daily in a business setting.
Click Here to Read about AllSportSystems Industry Leading Impact Screens!
Projector: Bringing the Course to Life
The projector is what transforms data into a visual golf experience.
A high quality simulator projector should offer:
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Short-throw capability
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High brightness
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Clear resolution in ambient light
At AllSportSystems, we help match the right projector to the enclosure size, screen material, and room layout so the image fills the screen correctly without shadows or distortion.
A popular golf sim projector is the Short Throw Golf Simulator Projector - XGA [4.3]. The View Sonic PS502X projector features 4000 lumens and a native 4:3 XGA 1024x768 resolution which is perfect for 4:3 aspect golf bays. A 4:3 aspect image will pair well with golf impact screens 12 feet wide or less. The short-throw lens (0.61 throw ratio) offers large projection images in minimal spaces. It includes vertical keystone adjustments, so must be centered on your screen.
This Optoma projector provides an immersive picture quality!
This Benq projector provides an unmatached indoor golf experience!
Hitting Mat & Turf System: Realistic Feel Matters
A quality golf sim hitting mat is often overlooked, but it plays a huge role in:
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Shot realism
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Injury prevention
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Long-term comfort
Our simulator packages are built around realistic turf systems that protect wrists and elbows while still allowing golfers to practice real ball striking — including fat shots and clean contact.
A popular golf sim mat is TallTurf™ Premium Golf Simulator Stance Mats. The perfect compliment to your golf simulator, our professional grade Premium TallTurf™ golf hitting mats provide the space you need for full-stance swings. Natural sized individual grass blades contribute to a "real world" feel when you play off the mat, while also allowing you to use regular golf tees if desired.
The TallTurf stance mat provides an exceptional fairway feeling!
Golf Simulator Software: Courses, Practice & Play
Simulator software controls:
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Virtual courses
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Practice ranges
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Games and competitions
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Data tracking and improvement metrics
We work with trusted simulator software platforms that allow golfers to:
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Play famous courses
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Practice specific shot types
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Train year-round regardless of weather
This makes indoor golf simulators perfect for serious golfers, families, entertainment spaces, and training facilities.
Accessories That Complete the Experience
While not always required, accessories can dramatically enhance a full setup. These may include:
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Side and ceiling protection
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Lighting solutions
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Ball trays and stance mats
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Sound systems
At AllSportSystems, we offer top notch golf sim accessories that integrate seamlessly with our enclosures and simulator packages to ensure everything works together as a complete system.
Click Here to Read about the Best Golf Simulator Accessories!
Why Buying a Complete Simulator Package Matters
One of the biggest mistakes we see is trying to piece together a simulator from random components.
When you choose a complete indoor golf simulator package, you benefit from:
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Proper component compatibility
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Faster installation
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Better safety
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Cleaner aesthetics
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Long-term reliability
Our goal at AllSportSystems is to remove the guesswork and deliver simulator solutions that are easy to install, easy to use, and built to last.
Choosing the Right Indoor Golf Simulator Package
Every golfer’s space, budget, and goals are different. That’s why we offer flexible simulator packages that work for:
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Homes & garages
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Basements & bonus rooms
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Golf clubs & country clubs - Click Here to Read How a Golf Simulator is a Game Changer for Golf Courses and Country Clubs!
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Colleges & universities - Click Here to Read How a Golf Simulator Helps College Golf Teams!
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Commercial entertainment spaces - Click Here to Read Why Bars and Restaurants are Embracing Golf Simulators
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Airbnb & short-term rentals - Click Here to Learn How to Boost Bookings in Your Airbnb Rental!
Whether you’re building your first simulator or upgrading an existing setup, we help guide you toward a solution that fits your space and your goals.
A great starter golf simulator package, especially for small spaces is the Low Cost Garmin R10 Golf Simulator Bundles with XGA Projector and Small Bay. This complete Garmin R10 golf simulator kit delivers everything you need to play golf at home: the Garmin R10 launch monitor bundled with our small footprint Micro Bay Golf Enclosure and a 4:3 XGA projector package. You will also get our Tall Turf golf simulator stance mat. Just add your computer!
This MicroBay golf sim package is perfect for those starter golf sim setups or those tight spaces!
A golf sim package with a big bay is the Trugolf Launch Box Golf Simulator Kits with 4K Projector and Safety Bay. This complete indoor golf simulator kit features the Launch Box launch monitor and a SuperBay Golf Sim Bay as well as a 4K projector and high quality stance mat. This is a complete 4K Launch Box Home Golf Simulator Bundle at a great price! Just add 1" EMT Poles!
This TruGolf LaunchBox package provides an outstanding indoor golf experience!
This Uneekor EYE XO golf sim package is top of the line!
Final Thoughts
A full indoor golf simulator setup is about creating a complete experience, not just hitting balls into a screen. When the right components work together, you get better performance, better realism, and better long-term value.
At AllSportSystems, we design and manufacture affordable, high quality indoor golf simulator packages that make year-round golf possible — no matter the weather or space limitations.
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