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Golf simulator projectors: short throw ratios and prices
A golf simulator projector has a $2,099 median price across 40 in-stock listings at The Indoor Golf Shop, Rain or Shine Golf, PlayBetter and GolfBays on October 19, 2026. Fit depends on picture width and throw ratio.
At a glance
- projectors in stock
- 40 The Indoor Golf Shop, Rain or Shine Golf, PlayBetter, GolfBays
- median price
- $2,099 October 19, 2026
- middle half of prices
- $1,199–$3,387
- lowest to highest
- $599–$6,104
By shop
How much should you budget?
Compare the same model and condition, not just each shop’s starting price.
The Indoor Golf Shop had the widest price range on October 19, 2026, with a $1,812 median. PlayBetter’s median was $3,349, but its smaller selection does not establish that the same projector costs more there.
The $599 floor was an open-box Epson listing at The Indoor Golf Shop on that date. Check condition before treating the lowest price as a like-for-like comparison.
- The Indoor Golf Shop28 products, median $1,812$599–$6,104
- PlayBetter4 products, median $3,349$2,199–$4,899
- GolfBays8 products, median $2,149$849–$4,898
- Median of all shops: $2,099
| The Indoor Golf Shop | $599–$6,104 |
|---|---|
| PlayBetter | $2,199–$4,899 |
| GolfBays | $849–$4,898 |
By maker
Which makers span your budget?
A maker’s median price is a budget marker, not a reason to choose it.
Across The Indoor Golf Shop, Rain or Shine Golf, PlayBetter and GolfBays catalogs on October 19, 2026, BenQ had the largest selection. Its median was $2,299, compared with Optoma’s $1,199.
Those medians describe the models stocked, not image quality or room suitability. Narrow the choice by throw ratio before comparing prices within a maker’s range.
| Maker | In stock | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ | 15 | $949 | $2,299 | $4,899 |
| Optoma | 8 | $849 | $1,199 | $2,699 |
| SIG (The Indoor Golf Shop) | 5 | $599 | $1,340 | $1,758 |
| Panasonic | 3 | $1,400 | $2,278 | $3,249 |
| Epson | 3 | $4,328 | $6,104 | $6,104 |
| SurfThing | 3 | $2,199 | $2,899 | $4,899 |
Three examples
What do different price points buy?
Check where each model lands before paying for a higher-priced projector.
GolfBays listed the BenQ TH671ST at $999 and the BenQ LK936ST 4K at $4,898 on October 19, 2026. The Indoor Golf Shop listed the BenQ AH500ST at $1,999 that day.
BenQ lists a 0.5 throw ratio for the AH500ST and 0.81–0.89 for the LK936ST. These place the projector at different distances for the same picture width; price alone cannot settle the choice.
BenQ TH671ST Golf Simulator Projector
$999Lower end of 40 in stock · GolfBays, October 19, 2026
See priceBenQ AH500ST Golf Simulator Projector
$1,999Middle of 40 in stock · The Indoor Golf Shop, October 19, 2026
See priceBenQ LK936ST 4K Golf Simulator Projector
$4,898Upper end of 40 in stock · GolfBays, October 19, 2026
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Room and setup
Where will the projector sit?
BenQ calls 0.69–0.89 a practical throw-ratio range for standard home setups. Its formula is throw distance = throw ratio × picture width. Use the projector calculator to check where the lens lands relative to the tee.
Foresight lists a 1 ft gap from the back wall to the screen. Account for mat thickness beneath the golfer, too. Check with slow swings first; ceiling clearance and ball-rebound protection remain the owner’s call.
Plan screen clearance, lens position and swing clearance together.
Shops in this catalog
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- The Indoor Golf Shop29 projectors checked, from $599 · Oct 19, 2026Shop at The Indoor Golf Shop
- PlayBetter5 projectors checked, from $2,199 · Oct 19, 2026Shop at PlayBetter
- BenQUS shop · benq.comShop at BenQ
- EpsonUS shop · epson.comShop at Epson
Readers ask
Answers use the makers’ figures and the dated prices on this page.
Do golf simulator projectors need short throw?
BenQ says most home simulation setups call for a short throw projector, with a throw ratio around 1.0 or less. The right ratio still depends on picture width and the available mounting position.
How far should a projector sit from a golf simulator screen?
BenQ’s example uses a 0.8 throw ratio and a 14 ft picture width, placing the projector about 11.2 ft from the screen. Measure picture width rather than relying on the screen’s diagonal size.
Where should a golf simulator projector be mounted?
BenQ recommends just behind and above the hitting area, roughly 2–3 ft behind the tee. Confirm that the chosen model can fill the picture from that position, then check swing clearance with slow swings first.
How bright should a projector for a golf simulator be?
BenQ recommends 3000 ANSI lumens as a starting point for a smaller impact screen. For screens 10 ft or wider, it recommends a 4000 lumen or brighter laser projector.
Sources
- The Indoor Golf Shop: Clearance Open Box – Epson Projector H980Ashopindoorgolf.com · checked Oct 19, 2026
- BenQ: Measure Ideal Screen Size and Projection Distance for Your Golf Simulatorbenq.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
- BenQ: Golf Simulator Projector Buying Guide 2026: Budget & Right Fitbenq.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
- Foresight Sports: Simulation prep installation guidesupport.foresightsports.com · checked Oct 17, 2026
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Not tested at homeRoom figures are the makers’ own words from their official pages; the swing and room depths are this site’s estimates, not measurements.
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