How Much Space Do You Need for a Golf Simulator?
We've installed dozens of simulators into all sorts of rooms — not one of which was the same size. Here are the numbers that actually matter, and what to do if yours fall short.
The ideal room — and why it's easier than you think
If you're working with a blank canvas — a dedicated room, a converted garage or a garden build — aim for 3m H × 5m W × 6m L. That gives you comfortable swing clearance in every direction, a proper screen size, and room for a friend or two to spectate without getting a wedge to the shin.
If your space is tighter than that, don't write it off yet. We've made simulators work in rooms most people would have walked away from. The key is knowing which dimensions matter most — and in which order.
Ceiling height
Height comes first — not because of the screen (we custom any size) but because of your swing, especially with driver, and even more so if you're tall.
3m (10ft) — recommended; you'll swing freely with any club
2.9m (9ft 6in) — fine for most golfers
2.8m (9ft) — the bare minimum; a full driver swing is tight at this height
Below 2.8m you're going to flinch at the top of the backswing. It defeats the purpose. If you're building or renovating, design the ceiling height in from the start — it's the one dimension you genuinely can't work around after the fact.
Do have a low ceiling? There are options — see our ceiling height deep dive for what's possible.
Width — and the off-centre trick
Ideally you hit from a centre point into the centre of the screen. For that you want 4.5m width — that's 2.2m either side of the hitting point so your backswing and follow-through clear the walls with room to spare.
Narrower than 4.5m? Fear not. You can set up off-centre: the target line shifts to one side of the screen (right of centre for right-handers, left for left-handers). What you cannot compromise on is that 2.2m behind the hitting point — that's the clearance your club needs on the backswing regardless of how you're positioned.
We've done this in rooms as narrow as 3m. It works. The screen image adjusts, the ball tracking doesn't care, and honestly most people forget about it after the first shot.
Practical minimums for width:
4.5m — hit from centre
3.5m–4.4m — off-centre setup, still comfortable
3m — off-centre tight; doable with careful placement
Length — the easiest one
Length is usually the least stressful dimension to sort out.
Here's how the room fills up from back wall to hitting point:
300mm (1ft) — screen to back wall clearance
3m (10ft) — hitting point to screen (the flight distance your ball needs)
2m (6ft) — space behind the hitting point to swing freely
That gives you a working length of around 5.3m absolute minimum. Add a bit more if you're planning a fourball around the back 9 at Augusta — spectators need somewhere to stand.
One note on launch monitors: radar-based monitors (Mevo+, Garmin R10) sit behind the player and need a minimum 5.5m in length. Overhead or side-mounted monitors (SkyTrak, GC3, Uneekor EYE XO) work from 5m. Worth knowing before you spec the room.
See the full comparison on our golf simulators page.
The numbers at a glance
| Dimension | Ideal | Acceptable | Minimum | |---|---|---|---| | Height | 3m (10ft) | 2.9m (9ft 6in) | 2.8m (9ft) | | Width | 5m | 4m (off-centre) | 3m (off-centre tight) | | Length | 6m | 5.5m | 5m (side-mount monitor only) |
Not sure how your room measures up? Send us your dimensions — width × height × length — and we'll tell you exactly what will fit and how to lay it out. You can also book a €50 consultation at our Dublin demo centre; it's fully redeemable against your order.
Still reading? See Room Design & Dimensions for flooring, lighting and projector placement.
Send us your room dimensions
Width × height × length and a rough budget — we'll come back to you with exactly what will fit. Call us on 01 582 6935 or book a €50 consultation, redeemable against your order.
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