Google is full of vague answers to how much space for a golf simulator. Here are the numbers we use when we spec a Lux Golf Simulator bay.
Quick answer: 9 ft ceiling, ~10 ft width, 12–15 ft depth for a full indoor golf simulator with driver. Less space means a net, a compact enclosure, or irons-only. Use the room tool on this page, then read indoor golf simulator.
Golf simulator room size chart
| Dimension | Minimum | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling height | 9 ft | 10 ft+ |
| Width | 10 ft | 12–16 ft (enclosure + foam) |
| Depth (screen to back wall) | 12 ft | 15–18 ft with short-throw projector |
| Hitting distance to screen | ~8 ft | Follow your launch monitor manual |
Garage vs basement vs spare room
Garages win on width and fail on door tracks and light. Basements win on darkness and fail on ceiling. Spare rooms often fail on depth — that is when a portable golf simulator or net is the honest answer.
More garage-specific constraints: garage golf simulator. More finish work: golf simulator garage setup (flooring and lighting).
If the room is tight
- Short-throw projector instead of standard throw
- Floor-mounted projector case if the ceiling is busy
- Narrower enclosure rather than a screen that spills onto drywall
- Irons-only until you move house — better than clipping driver daily
Send ceiling, width, and depth and we will tell you which enclosure fits before you buy freight.
