Golf simulator room-size guide
The short answer from the makers: plan on roughly 15–18 ft of depth, 12–15 ft of width and a 9–10 ft ceiling for a full swing with a driver. A net-only setup can squeeze into less. Your height and swing matter more than any chart, so swing your driver slowly in the room before you buy.
What the launch monitor makers say
| Source | Rule | Total depth / room | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Approach R10 | Tee at least 8 ft (2.4 m) from the net; R10 sits 6–8 ft behind the ball. | 8 ft to the net + 6–8 ft behind the ball = 14–16 ft, plus the net itself | Garmin R10 owner's manual |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Device 7.5 ft behind the ball, at least 8 ft from ball to net. | “A little more than 15 feet in total” (Rapsodo) | Rapsodo golf FAQ |
| Trackman (general guidance) | 10 ft+ ceiling is the practical minimum; 15 ft+ width is a strong benchmark. | Comfortable start: 10 ft ceiling, 15 ft wide, 18 ft deep. iO suits smaller spaces. | Trackman blog |
| SkyTrak (general guidance) | A 10 ft ceiling is ample; many players say 9 ft is enough. 12 ft width suggested, plus 1–2 ft to allow left- and right-handed play. | See studio sizes below | SkyTrak: Plan your space |
Enclosure studio sizes (SkyTrak)
Minimum room size SkyTrak lists for each of its studio enclosures, and its “ideal” range. Source: SkyTrak.
| Studio | Min width | Min depth | Min height | Ideal room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8' studio (8'W x 4'D x 7'6"H) | 8.5' | 15' | 8' | 9–12' W, 16–19' D, 8–9' H |
| 10' studio (10'W x 5'4"D x 8'6"H) | 11' | 16' | 9' | 12–14' W, 17–20' D, 9–10' H |
| 12' studio | 13' | 16' | 9' | 14–16' W, 17–20' D, 9–10' H |
| Largest (10' deep) studio | 14' | 17' | 10.5' | 15–17' W, 18–20' D, 11'+ H |
Quick room checker
Compares your room with SkyTrak's published minimum room sizes and Trackman's 10 ft ceiling / 15 ft width / 18 ft depth “comfortable” benchmark. It doesn't know your height or swing.
Tips
- Ceiling is the usual limit. Overhead launch monitors (Trackman iO, Uneekor EYE XO) mount on the ceiling, so check the maker's height range before buying one.
- Depth includes the launch monitor. Radar units such as the R10 and MLM2PRO sit several feet behind the ball; photometric units (SkyTrak, Bushnell, GC3) sit beside it, which can save depth.
- Width for lefties. SkyTrak suggests 1–2 ft extra if left- and right-handed players share the room.
Costs for a garage room: garage golf simulator cost.