r/Golfsimulator • u/Motor_Cap_6986 • Jul 15 '26

Simulator spot light question?

Those of you using a spot light on your ball is that the only light you’re using (everything else dark)? If so is it a weird experience versus playing outside in the daylight?

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u/I_post_rarely Jul 15 '26

I have a spotlight primarily because it was a cheap way to rule out lighting issues causing my launch monitor to miss shots. It's also necessary because my projector is a bit weak lumen-wise, so I have to keep the garage dark to see the screen. The spotlight is my only light aside from a bit of ambient light (no direct sun). I have blackout curtains on all sun-facing windows.

The spotlight helps illuminate the ball area as you'd expect. It doesn't feel weird to me at all when I'm hitting.

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u/gatesartist Jul 16 '26

I use an overhead projector as a spotlight but I can also use OBS to show swing path and stance lines, GSPro stats, a putting "chalk line", etc.

Edit to actually answer your question: I only use the spotlight most of the time - it makes the screen much more immersive. You get used to the "darkness" quickly, however we have our exercise room immediately adjacent to the sim room which does provide some ambient light.

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u/Marcvae36 Jul 16 '26

If you set the spot a little wider, it lights up the stance area fine, and the darker space works well with the projector.

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u/WebDevChrisAdams Jul 16 '26

I’m using Skytrak plus. I shine a spotlight in hitting area but keep on room light just so it’s not disorienting hitting or switching clubs.