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Plan

How much room you need

Inside dimensions. Before you commit, have the tallest golfer swing a driver slowly where the mat will go.

MeasurementMinimumComfortableNotes
Ceiling~9 ft~10 ftUnder 9 ft, see low-ceiling simulators
Width~10 ft~12 ftAdd 1 to 2 ft if left- and right-handed golfers share the bay
Depth~12–15 ft~15–17 ftRadar monitors sit behind the golfer and need about 15 ft
With seating+3–4 ft20–24 ft deepFits a couch, bar stools or a counter behind the player

The mat sits about 10 ft from the screen, with about 7 ft of clear swing space behind the tee. In a shallower room, or with a radar monitor behind the golfer, put seating in a back corner.

Questions

What is the minimum room size for a golf simulator?

About a 9 ft ceiling, 10 ft of width and 12 to 15 ft of depth. About 10 by 12 by 15 to 17 ft is more comfortable.

How much space do I need for seating behind the golfer?

About 3 to 4 ft of extra depth. A room 20 to 24 ft deep fits lounge seating or bar stools comfortably.