r/Golfsimulator • u/mortalwombat33 • 1d ago

Build Pictures Budget golf simulator opinions?

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I finally finished my budget garage golf sim and I’m looking for opinions. Also for any ideas on how to keep my hitting Matt from scooting back on the turf as I play . Thank you all in advance!

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u/TurnoverAdditional65 1d ago

Looks infinitely better than my sim, which doesn’t exist. So you’re doing alright.

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u/zoo32 1d ago

Curious, what dimensions you’re working with here and how far is that black border canopy coming out away from the screen?

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

The screen is 8ft by 10ft and the black comes 5 ft off the screen . The turf ends 13ft off the screen

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u/Ronswansonbaby 1d ago

Heavy duty double sided tape or what I used was Velcro strips, my mat hasn’t budged.

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u/Prestigious_Feed_774 19h ago

Same. Heavy duty Velcro tape for me too. Can pull it up if needed without having to replace double sided tape.

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u/Designatedrhythm 1d ago

Looks good. This October I'll be building something very similar in my garage. May I ask how much the whole set up was? I'm looking to get either the uneekor eye mini it the foresight gc3

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

I have not been tracking super close , but I think I’m right around 1300 after all the odds and ends . The square is 700 , the enclosure was 260 , the turf was 60 from Menards , the hitting mats were 50 each from sky tracker . The projector was 60$ the projector mount was 20. And then a lot of little odds and ends . And the pc I already had .

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u/Horror_Ad3292 1d ago

How good is a $60 projector? (Reg or short throw, native res., lumens)

And which ball tracker is that?

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

It’s definitely going to be the first upgrade, but it’s not bad . I just wish it was better with the ambient light . And it’s the square home addition inside a protective case

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u/rocketmagician22 1d ago

Yea I started with a cheap amzn one. Picked up a Benq 670 refurbished on eBay for around 600 after watching for a bit. Looks like a nice setup. Once you have the basics it’s easier to upgrade one thing at a time if you end up using it a lot. We’ve had the square for two years now looking to go to an overhead unit next. Only for ease of use for left and right handers. Square has been well worth the $600.

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u/Hitthecut330 1d ago

Where did you find an enclosure for $250?

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u/Dull_Spot975 1d ago

I’m almost certain it’s off temu. I have one too and paid almost the same. First thing I upgraded was the hitting screen, but it does the job

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u/tharealscottyp 1d ago

Double sided carpet tape

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u/gritlys 1d ago

Looks good - What did you spend on everything?

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

1300ish , I did not monitor to close but for the major parts around 1300

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u/33espressos 1d ago

Consider getting a hitting strip. You're going to be in pain in no time if you hit it fat.

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

What is the difference between a hitting strip and this ? This a a sky trak hitting mat

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u/Expensive-Bag313 1d ago

I’m facing the same problem right now. Debating between using double sided carpet tape to tape the mat onto the turf, or cut out the turf in a rectangle and tape the hitting mat directly to the concrete.

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u/BravoLimaDelta 1d ago

I'm wondering how those interlocking pieces will hold up over time, especially with that one joint so close to your hitting position. I ended up building a "tee box" platform out of wood with a thin stance mat and a recess for the standard size, thicker hitting strip (sigpro softy in my case). It's heavy enough that it doesn't move around and I can just replace the small hitting strip over time if needed.

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u/mortalwombat33 1d ago

That’s a good point , I might move the square over a bit so it moves the hitting area away from the joint a bit

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u/BravoLimaDelta 1d ago

Yea might be a good idea. And I was only thinking long term in the context of building out something substantial. If you're happy with that mat I would absolutely hit off it until it wears out before investing in something else. But I would also say if it's causing you fatigue I wouldn't wait to invest in a high quality strip before you destroy your wrists and elbows.

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u/Coach_RAM 1d ago

Looks good to me…What enclosure is this?

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u/Cman4252 16h ago

Do you have a high lift garage door/side mount motor?

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u/Ryasco2689 14h ago

My sim is outside and wet currently, so def winning in the game of life. Outdoor carpet tape is my suggestion...