How Much Space Do You Need for a Golf Simulator?

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Building a home golf simulator starts with one question: Do I have enough space?

At ProSwing, we work with all types of rooms, garages, basements, bonus spaces, and outbuildings — helping our clients design around what they already have. This page will walk you through what’s required, what’s ideal, and what’s possible even in less-than-perfect spaces.

Whether you’re working with 10 feet of ceiling height or planning a full sim bay with seating and bar space, we’ll help you plan smart from the start.

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Bringing your dream sim setup to life starts with understanding your space.

Whether you’re eyeing a spare room, basement, garage, or bonus space above the garage, knowing the dimensions you’re working with helps guide your next step. At ProSwing, we break down simulator sizing in simple terms — helping you visualize what’s possible and what setup makes the most sense for your space, your goals, and your budget.

Type of MeasurementMinimum SpaceIdeal Space
Ceiling Height9ft10-10.5ft
Room Width10ft12-15ft
Room Depth16ft18-20ft

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Small Space Setup

Roughly 9′ H x 10′ W x 16′ D

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  • Net + mat only or compact enclosure
  • Single-user configuration
  • Ideal for garages or tight basements

Great for casual use, putting practice, or shorter clubs.

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Standard Sim Bay

Roughly 10′ H x 12′ W x 18′ D

standard size

  • Full enclosure, launch monitor, projector
  • Left/right-handed golfer support
  • Space for club swing & natural ball flight

This is the gold standard for most home sim builds.

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Luxury Golf Room

Greater than 10.5′ H x 15′ W x 20′ D

generous size

  • Integrated multi-sport sim, seating/lounge area
  • Permanent buildout with custom design
  • Enhanced lighting, audio, and storage features

Built for entertaining, year-round play, and serious game improvement.

Not sure if your room will work?

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You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we get is: “Do I have enough space for a golf simulator?” The good news? You probably do.

Every space is unique — from basements and garages to spare bedrooms and bonus rooms — and we’ve helped clients transform all kinds of areas into functional, great-looking golf setups. Even if your room doesn’t check all the boxes on day one, we can often recommend layout tweaks, low-profile screens, swing mat adjustments, or projector placements to make it work.

Let us help you swing with confidence — from the very first step.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Simulator Space Requirements

Whether you’re wondering if your garage ceiling is high enough, if you can chip in the sim room, or what happens when your buddy inevitably hits the ceiling with a flop shot, we’ve heard it all. Here are answers to the questions we get the most — no swing coach required.

We’ve helped clients set up compact net-based sims in as little as 9’ ceilings and 10’ width. It’s tight, but playable — especially with flexible hitting positions and compact gear.

Yes. Whether it’s a garage, basement, out building, or bonus room, we can walk through measurements, ventilation, lighting, and floor plan layout.

We may be able to offer hitting net setups or shorter club configurations. We’ll help you explore creative options.

Ceiling height is often the limiting factor. Driver swings with a full arc typically need at least 10 feet of clearance.

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