Real golf simulator builds: what owners actually spent
9 builds where the owner published their own total, from $754 to $10,627. Every row links to the public post we took it from. We don't invent or estimate builds.
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| Owner's total | Build and parts | Launch monitor | Space | Posted | Source |
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| $754+ Awesome Golf ~$15/month | Garage net setup with used R1010x15 net $70, impact screen $40, hitting strip $80, turf rug $25, rubber mat $15, hardware $25, phone tripod $20; iPhone as displayComment by the owner. Uses a phone as the display. | Garmin R10 (used, $469) | Garage | 2023-10 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $1,085 | Garage sim bought used on Facebook MarketplaceSwingTurf 4x9 mat $300 (used), Spornia SPG-7 net $125 (used), GSPro $250, turf rugs $90, shelf $20Owner says an existing TV and laptop (about $1,000) are not included. | Garmin R10 (used, $300) | Garage | 2024-01 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $1,100 | Spornia net + Garmin R10 buildSpornia net setup, ceiling and side nets; itemized total not givenOwner states “~$1,100 or so”. Date approximate (post age). | Garmin R10 (used, $450) | Garage | 2023-04 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $1,500 | SkyTrak bought used + netMat, net and hanging supplies $350; later a $39 TV mount and a spare TVComment by the owner. Plays on WGT free on iPad/iPhone. | SkyTrak (used, $1,150) | Garage | 2023-10 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $1,500 | DIY Garmin R10 garage setup with projector98x98 screen $100, EMT framing $300, gym floor $60, 5x4 mat $99, net $80, curtains $60, mattress topper $60, projector mount $20, padding $75, soundproofing $100, turf $129, spotlight $30; owned projectorOwner's title says $1,500 all in; the projector was already owned. | Garmin R10 ($599) | Garage | 2023-01 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $3,250 | MLM2PRO projector build with new gaming laptopImpact screen $150, side nets $100, GSPro $250, used Optoma projector $500, hitting mat $60, foam $15, leveling wood $75, gaming laptop $1,250, stand $35, hardware $100Owner says “about $3–3.5k”; we show the midpoint. The laptop is also used for another hobby. | Rapsodo MLM2PRO ($750) | Garage | 2023-10 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $3,800 | Two-car garage build, mostly bought used16' screen, 5x5 mat, projector, GTX 1070 PC ($1,700 together, used); spotlight $25; side-mount garage door opener $320Owner's stated total “around $3,800”. | FlightScope Mevo+ with Pro Package & Face Impact ($1,325, used) | Garage, 18' x 20'; 8' ball-to-screen | 2025-01 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $6,661+ $750/yr for GSPro and BLP subscriptions after year one | Basement build with 8-foot ceilingsCarl's Place premium DIY enclosure $2,114, case $152, three 2x4 mats $297, refurbished BenQ TH690ST $687, laptop $757, GPU $357, puzzle mats $82, cables/mount $36Costs include tax. Date approximate (post age). | Bushnell Launch Pro (sale, $2,177 incl. 1 yr GSPro + BLP sub) | Basement, 13' x 13', 8' ceiling | 2024-06 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
| $10,627 | Garage build with BLP and Carl's Place enclosureCarl's Place DIY enclosure + EMT $2,169, gaming PC $1,865, 32" TV $325, touchscreen $299, Optoma projector + mount $845, mat $341, gym tiles/turf $750Prices include tax. Excludes software after the trial and $1,649 the owner says went on mistakes. Date approximate (post age). | Bushnell Launch Pro ($4,032) | Not stated | 2022-12 | Reddit r/Golfsimulator (public post) |
Totals are as the owner stated them; some include tax, some leave out a TV, laptop or software, as noted in each row. Dates marked approximate are from the post's age. Used and sale prices are common in these builds, so they can come in under our calculator's new-retail prices.
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