How to build a home golf simulator
The idea of a golfing simulator in your own home is one that many avid fans of the sport often dream about. For the majority, it’s the pinnacle, where you can play at your leisure whenever you feel like it. Whether you like to take to the course as a hobby or play a little more competitively, swinging your problems away is immensely popular worldwide. But what if it’s raining outside? What if your nearest course is a substantial journey away? Or what if your job means you can only play golf when all other courses are closed? There’s a solution out there…
A home golf simulator could be the answer to your prayers.
Few people take the plunge as they don’t know how to turn their dream into a reality. So, allow the team at Black Box Golf to take you through the process – we can help you get up and running!
Find a suitable space
First things first, if you’re looking to create your ultimate virtual golf space at home, then you’re going to want to make sure you have an ideal location to play. If your home is lacking a space large enough to have a comfortable – and more importantly, safe – experience whilst using your simulator, you may have to look at alternative solutions.
On site already, we have provided a dedicated blog post on the ideal room dimensions in order to enjoy your golf simulator in the best possible way. Be sure to check it out to find out if it’s worth even considering a golfing simulator in your home or indoor space. If your desired room is a little too snug, it can affect performance, preventing the freedom of a full, controlled swing.
It can also be unsafe - and the last thing you want is the ball to deflect back and cause damage or injury, or for your club to hit your golfing partner mid shot! You also need to consider your height, as well as the height of your friends who can’t wait to come round and play! A space that’s good for you, may not be ideal for them, so it’s always worth factoring into the space for your golfing stimulator. And of course, you should always consider both right-handed and left-handed players in your group!
Once you’ve found a room with the perfect dimensions, and factored all other elements in, you can get to work in making your virtual golf dream a reality!
Have a perfect set of clubs
Now you have your ideal area in mind, you’re going to want to ensure you have the ideal equipment to hand, right? We recommend making sure you have a set of high-quality clubs that you’re comfortable using for every shot. Just because you’re not out there on the real golf course, it doesn’t mean you’re going to be hitting air shots! By utilising the very best equipment out there, you’ve got a better chance of improving your game.
The in-depth technology on offer as part of our golfing simulator solutions, allows for each and every shot to be tracked as if it’s real. So it may be beneficial in investing in your ideal clubs to give you the best chance of fulfilling your potential on the virtual course.
Choose your golf simulation software
Software is another important element to consider when building your own golf simulator. Costs vary widely and as such, you will need a budget from anywhere between €5k to €70k+. With this in mind, selecting the right golf simulation software for your home golf simulator can be hard to navigate. They all offer various benefits, including tilting swing plates, extra cameras, automatic tee-up and ball return and accuracy.
But there’s good news – you don’t need to be limited to the software provided by the golf simulation software you choose. Many of the modern golf simulators have the capacity to run various software platforms, including Trugolf’s E6 and TGC 2019. With the ability to access golf courses all over the world, you can compete with friends in-person or take part in online tournaments.
Here at Black Box Golf, we have made selecting the right golf simulator easy. We partner with Trackman, one of the industry leaders in golf simulators in Spain!
Benefiting from the input from some of the world’s most renowned golfers, Trackman is the most trusted pieces of technology, providing you with loads of data to help you improve your swing and game. For maximum portability, you can connect Trackman to your Apple iOS and android phones or iPad.
Call on expert help
Creating your dream virtual golf set up can be harder than it looks and sounds! With this in mind, you may want some expert advice to make sure your plot is suitable for installation, or for more information on exactly which golf simulator suits you best.
Here at Black Box Golf, we’re well positioned to give you all the tips you need to help choose between our state-of-the-art offerings. We are able to design and build custom-made golf simulator enclosures, bringing luxury and performance to your chosen indoor golf environment. Aiming to create an immersive indoor golf simulator experience through the deployment of high-definition impacts screens, with an HD projector and performance tee turf and putting surfaces.
Whether you require a system to work on your driving technique, short game in and around the green or your putting, we have the tools at our disposal to help you enjoy the game of golf from your own home and make you a better player!
Get in touch with Black Box Golf
So, are you ready to install your indoor golfing simulator? Or do you have any questions you’d like to ask a member of our expert team before you make the purchase? You can fill out our online contact form or email matt@blackboxgolf.es with any detailed enquiries you have. To speak to us directly you can also give us a call on +34 689 647 555 (Telephone) or +44 7733326098 (WhatsApp) to discuss your questions straight away.