By budget
What does a golf simulator cost at your budget?
Every tier, priced and dated, with the exact parts list. Start from what you can spend, not from what someone wants to sell you.
$2,000 tier
Net, radar unit, laptop you own
A net, a Garmin R10, a mat, and a laptop you already own. Real cost: $1,050-$1,950 all-in, priced and dated for July 2026.
$1,050–$1,950
See the build$5,000 tier
Full enclosure, projected course play
SkyTrak+, DIY enclosure, projector, mat, and a budget gaming PC. Real cost: $5,900-$7,300 all-in, the tier where projected course play actually happens.
$5,900–$7,300
See the build$10,000 tier
Launch Pro, enclosure, 4K projector
The $10,000 tier buys a Bushnell Launch Pro, a real enclosure and a 4K projector. Full parts list, priced and dated for July 2026, with the trade-offs.
$10,700–$11,700
See the build$20,000 tier
GC3 or Trackman iO, 4K laser
Foresight GC3 or a Trackman iO, a premium enclosure, 4K laser, and a top-tier PC. Real cost: $15,500-$32,000 depending on launch monitor choice.
$15,500–$32,000
See the buildCommercial
Multi-bay, per-bay pricing
Multi-bay commercial builds run $45,000-$90,000 per bay depending on finish level and licensing. Here's what actually drives that range.
$45,000–$90,000
See the build