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Three gear packages

Complete parts lists. Every one works with GSPro. Prices are for gear only, before construction or labor.

Starter

~$3k

Trying sim golf on a budget

Launch monitor
Garmin R10, ~$500 (spin is estimated)
Subscription
Garmin Golf ~$100/yr, optional with GSPro
Software
GSPro ~$250/yr
Enclosure
DIY frame kit, ~$800–$1,000
Projector
1080p budget projector, ~$400–$600
Hitting mat
Basic mat, ~$150–$400
PC
Used gaming PC, ~$300–$500
Room
~10 ft wide, ~15 ft deep

Premium

~$20k

A finished, dedicated bay

Launch monitor
Foresight GC3, ~$4,000
Subscription
None
Software
GSPro ~$250/yr
Enclosure
Custom framing and padding, ~$2,500–$6,000
Projector
4K laser short-throw, ~$3,500–$4,900
Hitting mat
Premium mat, ~$1,000+
PC
High-end PC, ~$2,000+
Extras
Turf over subfloor, lighting, audio
Room
Camera unit near the ball, so less depth needed

Running cost: about $250 to $350 a year for software and subscriptions. Upgrade path: start with Starter and upgrade the launch monitor first, then the projector, then the enclosure. The software and PC carry over.