Projectors

A short-throw projector puts the course on the screen without the golfer's shadow getting in the way.

Compare BenQ golf projectors

Model	Price	Resolution	Brightness	Throw ratio	Best for
BenQ AH30ST	$1,499	1080p	3,000 lm	0.69–0.83	Budget setup in a smaller room
BenQ AH500ST	$1,999	1080p	4,000 lm	0.50	Tight rooms; projector close to screen
BenQ AH700ST	$2,299	1080p	4,000 lm	0.69–0.83	1080p with automatic screen fitting
BenQ AK700ST	$2,899	4K	4,000 lm	0.69–0.83	4K with automatic screen fitting
BenQ LK936ST	$4,899	4K	5,100 lm	0.81–0.89	Brightest; larger rooms

Prices from BenQ's 2026 golf projector price guide; BenQ notes they may include promotions. Foresight Sports recommends at least 3,000 lumens for a simulator.

Each model

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BenQ AH30ST$1,499
1080p, 3,000 lumens, throw ratio 0.69–0.83. BenQ's budget golf projector for smaller rooms.
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BenQ AH500ST$1,999
1080p, 4,000 lumens and BenQ's shortest throw (0.50). For tight rooms where the projector sits close to the screen.
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BenQ AH700ST$2,299
1080p, 4,000 lumens, with automatic screen fitting so setup is quicker.
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BenQ AK700ST$2,899
4K, 4,000 lumens, with automatic screen fitting. A good middle pick for a finished room.
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BenQ LK936ST$4,899
4K, 5,100 lumens. BenQ's brightest golf projector, for larger finished rooms.

Placement

Mount the projector on a ceiling joist, close enough to the screen that the golfer's shadow doesn't fall on the image. Check from address with a club before you drill.

Lighting

Dim or block windows and aim lights away from the screen. Dark, matte walls cut glare.

Questions

What projector do I need for a golf simulator?

A short-throw projector of at least 3,000 lumens. 1080p is fine to start; 4K looks sharper on larger screens.

Where should a golf simulator projector go?

Usually on the ceiling above or just behind the golfer, aimed so the golfer's shadow stays off the screen.