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Golf Simulator Room Size Database
Start with the room, not the launch monitor. This database brings Golf Gear Lab's room-planning guidance into one place so you can see which technology route is most realistic before you buy.
What kind of simulator route suits your room?
Enter your clear usable dimensions. This is a planning screen, not a safety approval — we deliberately send borderline rooms to the full Room Checker.
These are Golf Gear Lab planning bands for the complete room, not manufacturer-certified minimums and not a safety approval. Use clear usable dimensions after beams, door tracks, lights, mat thickness and screen clearance. Always verify the exact launch-monitor and enclosure requirements before ordering and swing-test the finished hitting position.
room planning bands
| Room / setup | Width | Depth | Height | Best technology starting point | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact room / garage Space-led | Under 3.3m is tight | Under 4.5m is tight | Under 2.59m high risk | Camera-based / net-first | Driver swing, offset hitting, containment |
| Single garage | 3.0–3.6m common planning range | About 4.5–5.5m | 2.59–2.74m needs careful testing | Camera-based first | Door tracks, ceiling, mixed-handed use |
| Double garage | 4m+ gives more flexibility | 5.5m+ gives radar more options | 2.74m+ preferable | Camera or radar | Ceiling may still be the limiting dimension |
| Spare room | 3.0–3.6m can be restrictive | Often under 4.5m | Test at finished mat height | Compact camera / net-first | Depth and safe containment |
| Garden golf room | Plan 4m+ where possible | Plan 5.5m+ where possible | Plan 2.8m+ where possible | Camera or radar | Design around enclosure and swing before construction |
| Shared / retractable room | Depends on safe swing zone | Camera route reduces rear-space pressure | Full swing-test essential | Camera-based + retractable screen | Repeatable setup and safe storage |
Launch-monitor space tendencies
| System | Tracking route | Indoor space pressure | GGL room starting point | Research next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Golf | Camera-based | Low rear-depth pressure | Compact / single garage / shared room | Review → |
| SKYTRAK+ | Camera-based | Low rear-depth pressure | Single garage / spare room | Review → |
| Garmin Approach R50 | Camera-based | Low rear-depth pressure | Garden / premium dedicated room | Review → |
| Foresight GC3 | Camera-based | Low rear-depth pressure | Premium / coaching-style room | Review → |
| FlightScope Mevo+ | Radar-based | Higher depth requirement | Double garage / deeper room | Review → |
| Garmin Approach R10 | Radar-based | Higher depth requirement | Portable / deeper practice room | Review → |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Radar + camera | Higher depth requirement | Portable / deeper practice room | Review → |
The 10 questions buyers should answer
1. Will a simulator fit in a single garage?
Often, but width and ceiling are usually more restrictive than the headline floor area suggests.
Single-garage guide →2. Is my ceiling high enough?
Below about 2.59m, Golf Gear Lab treats full-driver use as high risk; individual swing testing is essential.
Ceiling-height guide →3. Camera or radar for a garage?
Camera systems usually put less pressure on room depth; radar can be excellent when the room is long enough.
Camera vs radar →4. What can I build under?
Prioritise the complete room: safe containment, mat, screen and software matter as much as the monitor.
Underk setups →5. How much does a complete simulator cost?
Budget for the room as a system rather than comparing launch-monitor prices in isolation.
cost guide →6. Can left- and right-handed golfers share?
Central hitting and more width make switching much easier; some floor units may need repositioning.
Mixed-handed guide →7. Can a shared room work?
Yes, but repeatable positioning and retractable containment become part of the buying decision.
Installation routes →8. Do I need a projector?
No. A net and separate display can preserve launch-monitor data and course play in a smaller footprint.
No-projector guide →9. How big should a garden room be?
Design the structure around swing clearance and enclosure dimensions before fixing the shell.
Room-size guide →10. Which setup should I start with?
Choose the room image closest to what you want, see our recommended starting setup, then check fit if needed.
Choose your room type →Ready to plan yours?
Use the visual selector if you want inspiration first. Use the Room Checker if you already know your measurements.
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Method: figures are attributed to manufacturers where they are published; Golf Gear Lab planning guidance is labelled as ours and is not a manufacturer specification or a hands-on test. Corrections: contact us.