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Will a golf simulator fit your home? Metres and pounds
A home golf simulator needs swing clearance first: Trackman and Foresight recommend a 3.05 m ceiling. Enter your room dimensions below to compare this site’s swing estimate, monitor clearances and dated UK prices.
- driver swing top, 5′9″ golfer
- 2.74 m this site’s estimate
- comfortable ceiling
- 3.05 m Trackman and Foresight: 10 ft
- monitors that go in a 6.0 × 4.5 m garden room, 3.1 m inside
- 23 of 23 21 with room to spare, 2 tight
- lowest monitor price
- £194.99 Shot Scope LM1, 19 October 2026
Or start from a sample room
Your ceiling clears a full swing. 21 fit, 2 tight, 0 won’t fit.
Every launch monitor, in your room
Cheapest first in each group. The line under each name is the maker’s own number.
Needs 4.88 m–5.49 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£421GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 5.03 m–5.64 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£549.99Rapsodo UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 5.33 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£749.99Rapsodo UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 5.18 m–5.79 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£1,050GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 5.18 m–5.79 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£1,199GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 3.05 m–4.88 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£1,295GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 4.88 m–5.49 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£1,999GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 4.88 m–5.49 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£2,999GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 4.27 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£3,879MIA Golf Technology · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 4.88 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
£12,594GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNeeds 3.05 m–4.88 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
No UK price collectedNeeds 4.88 m–5.49 m deep and 3.05 m wide — your room clears both
No UK price collectedNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£194.99GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£689GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£1,599.99GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£2,790GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£6,240GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£16,788GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£17,988GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
No UK price collectedNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
No UK price collectedDepth 6.00 m meets the 5.49 m minimum; the maker's comfortable setup needs 6.71 m
£5,999GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee priceNo ball-to-screen number from the maker — we use 2.44 m, 3.05 m comfortable
£599GolfBays UK · 19 Oct 2026 · may have changedSee price
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Four rooms, one golfer
Will a garden room fit?
Measure the finished ceiling before choosing the monitor or ordering the room.
For a 5′9″ golfer using a driver, this site’s calculator rejects every monitor in the 5.0 × 3.6 m garden room with a 2.3 m internal ceiling. Height stops the swing before floor space matters.
The 6.0 × 4.5 m room with 3.1 m inside clears all 23 monitors: 21 fit and two are tight. These are estimates, not safety approvals. Plan around finished internal dimensions in the garden room guide.
Won’t fitGarden room 5.0 × 3.6 m, 2.3 m inside
0 fit · 0 tight · 23 won’t fit
Ceiling 2.29 m is below a typical driver swing (2.74 m)
FitsGarden room 6.0 × 4.5 m, 3.1 m inside
21 fit · 2 tight · 0 won’t fit
Ceiling, depth and width clear the maker figures
The ceiling decides
How high must the ceiling be?
This site estimates driver swing tops at 2.60 m for a 5′4″ golfer, 2.74 m for 5′9″ and 2.88 m for 6′2″. The model uses body proportions and club length, calibrated on SkyTrak, Trackman and Foresight statements; these are not measurements.
SkyTrak names 2.74 m for a standard golfer’s driver swing. Trackman and Foresight recommend 3.05 m (10 ft); Foresight says 2.59 m is possible for irons only. Check with slow swings first. Ceiling protection and ball rebound protection remain the owner’s call.
A maker’s ceiling figure is a planning reference, not a promise that your swing clears.
- 5′ 4″ golfer, driver2.60 m–2.91 m
- 5′ 9″ golfer, driver2.74 m–3.05 m
- 6′ 2″ golfer, driver2.88 m–3.19 m
- 5′9″ golfer, 7-iron2.59 m–2.89 m
- 1Foresight: irons only2.59 m
- 2SkyTrak: standard golfer, driver2.74 m
- 3Trackman and Foresight: comfortable minimum3.05 m
Typical swing topUp to a comfortable ceiling7-iron
Swing heights are this site's estimate from body proportions and club length, calibrated on SkyTrak, Trackman and Foresight.
| 5′ 4″ golfer, driver | 2.60 m–2.91 m |
|---|---|
| 5′ 9″ golfer, driver | 2.74 m–3.05 m |
| 6′ 2″ golfer, driver | 2.88 m–3.19 m |
| 5′9″ golfer, 7-iron | 2.59 m–2.89 m |
| Foresight: irons only | 2.59 m |
| SkyTrak: standard golfer, driver | 2.74 m |
| Trackman and Foresight: comfortable minimum | 3.05 m |
How deep the room must be
Which monitors need less room depth?
Room depth includes space behind the screen and behind the golfer, not just ball flight.
SkyTrak+ and SkyTrak ST MAX are the shallowest options in this site’s depth estimate, starting at 3.05 m. SkyTrak says they sit beside the ball, so they do not need tracking space behind it.
Full Swing KIT has the deepest range, reaching 6.71 m in this site’s estimate. Behind-ball radar generally needs more depth than beside-ball or ceiling units, though the chart shows exceptions. Compare launch monitor placement before buying.
- SkyTrak+Beside the ball3.05 m–4.88 m
- SkyTrak ST MAXBeside the ball3.05 m–4.88 m
- Shot Scope LM1Behind the ball · no maker number4.21 m–4.82 m
- Garmin Approach R50In front4.27 m
- Foresight GC3Beside the ball4.27 m–4.88 m
- Foresight GCQuadBeside the ball4.27 m–4.88 m
- Foresight FalconCeiling4.27 m–4.88 m
- Bushnell Launch ProBeside the ball4.27 m–4.88 m
- Bushnell Launch Pro LPiBeside the ball4.27 m–4.88 m
- Square Golf Home EditionBeside the ball · no maker number4.27 m–4.88 m
- Square Golf OmniBeside the ball · no maker number4.27 m–4.88 m
- ProTee VXCeiling · no maker number4.27 m–4.88 m
- Trackman iOCeiling4.88 m
- Garmin Approach R10Behind the ball4.88 m–5.49 m
- Uneekor EYE MINIBeside the ball4.88 m–5.49 m
- Uneekor EYE MINI LITEBeside the ball4.88 m–5.49 m
- Uneekor EYE XO2Ceiling4.88 m–5.49 m
- Rapsodo MLM2PROBehind the ball5.03 m–5.64 m
- FlightScope Mevo+Behind the ball5.18 m–5.79 m
- FlightScope Mevo Gen2Behind the ball5.18 m–5.79 m
- Rapsodo MLM2XPROBehind the ball5.33 m
- Blue Tees RainmakerBehind the ball · no maker number5.49 m–6.10 m
- Full Swing KITBehind the ball5.49 m–6.71 m
- Garden room 6.0 m
- No number from the maker: this site’s minimum
Bar: the minimum to the maker's comfortable figure. This site's estimate from the maker's own distances.
| SkyTrak+ | 3.05 m–4.88 m |
|---|---|
| SkyTrak ST MAX | 3.05 m–4.88 m |
| Shot Scope LM1 | 4.21 m–4.82 m |
| Garmin Approach R50 | 4.27 m |
| Foresight GC3 | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Foresight GCQuad | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Foresight Falcon | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Bushnell Launch Pro | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Bushnell Launch Pro LPi | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Square Golf Home Edition | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Square Golf Omni | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| ProTee VX | 4.27 m–4.88 m |
| Trackman iO | 4.88 m |
| Garmin Approach R10 | 4.88 m–5.49 m |
| Uneekor EYE MINI | 4.88 m–5.49 m |
| Uneekor EYE MINI LITE | 4.88 m–5.49 m |
| Uneekor EYE XO2 | 4.88 m–5.49 m |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | 5.03 m–5.64 m |
| FlightScope Mevo+ | 5.18 m–5.79 m |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | 5.18 m–5.79 m |
| Rapsodo MLM2XPRO | 5.33 m |
| Blue Tees Rainmaker | 5.49 m–6.10 m |
| Full Swing KIT | 5.49 m–6.71 m |
Fact check
Which conflicting room figure should you use?
Trackman’s iO room-planning blog gives 3.05 m from ball to screen; its technical specifications give 2.50 m. The calculator uses the stricter 3.05 m.
Rapsodo’s MLM2PRO product page lists 1.98–2.59 m behind the ball and over 4.27 m total. Its FAQ gives 2.29 m behind and over 4.57 m total. The calculator uses the stricter total, then adds this site’s room allowances.
Use the stricter official figure when planning walls, screen position and hitting space.
| Monitor | Figure | One page | Another page | Calculator uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trackman iO | Ball to screen | 3.05 m (blog) | 2.50 m (tech specs) | 3.05 m |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Behind the ball · total | 1.98–2.59 m · over 4.27 m (product page) | 2.29 m · over 4.57 m (FAQ) | over 4.57 m |
What it costs
What does a home simulator cost?
Price the whole build and its subscriptions, not just the launch monitor.
This site’s estimated builds run from £835 with Garmin Approach R10 to £19,132 with Trackman iO; the Rapsodo MLM2PRO build is £3,248. They use monitor prices listed by GolfBays UK and Rapsodo UK on 19 October 2026.
Other parts use catalogue quartiles from GolfBays UK and MIA Golf Technology on that date. These are up-front totals, not three-year ownership costs: memberships, installation, flooring, a PC and shipping are excluded. The budget build has no projector. See the cost breakdown before setting a budget.
- BudgetGarmin Approach R10£835
- MidRapsodo MLM2PRO£3,248
- PremiumTrackman iO£19,132
- Launch monitor
- Screen or enclosure
- Hitting mat
- Projector
Not counted: installation, flooring, a PC, sales tax and shipping.
| Budget | £835 |
|---|---|
| Mid | £3,248 |
| Premium | £19,132 |
How the numbers are checked
How are the figures checked?
The calculator tracks 23 launch monitors, quoting maker pages copied on 17 October 2026 and dating shop prices checked at GolfBays UK, Rapsodo UK and MIA Golf Technology on 19 October 2026.
The swing model is this site’s estimate, calibrated on SkyTrak, Trackman and Foresight statements, not a measurement; the site does not test launch monitors at home.
Treat the calculator as a room-planning filter, then check the maker’s instructions and your own swing.
Where to check the price
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- GolfBays UK97 products checked, from £186 · 19 Oct 2026Shop at GolfBays UK
- Rapsodo UK15 products checked · 19 Oct 2026Shop at Rapsodo UK
- Scottsdale GolfUK shop · scottsdalegolf.co.ukShop at Scottsdale Golf
Readers ask
Answers use the makers’ figures and the dated prices on this page.
How much room do you need for a golf simulator?
It depends on the golfer, club and monitor placement. This site estimates SkyTrak+ depth from 3.05 m, but ceiling clearance and room width must also pass; floor area alone cannot establish fit.
Can an indoor golf simulator work with a low ceiling?
Foresight says 2.59 m is possible for irons only. This site estimates a 5′9″ golfer’s iron swing top at about 2.59 m, leaving no comfortable margin at that height. Check with slow swings first.
What is the lowest launch monitor price for home use?
Shot Scope LM1 was listed by GolfBays UK at £194.99 on 19 October 2026. That is the monitor price, not a complete home golf simulator.
Can left- and right-handed golfers share a simulator room?
Allow width on both sides of the ball. Garmin specifies 3.96 m for a dual-handed Approach R50 setup, compared with 3.05 m for its minimum room width.
Can I join a golf simulator league from home?
Room fit alone does not establish league compatibility. Check the chosen software’s league support, monitor compatibility and subscription terms before buying.
Sources
- Plan Your Space with SKYTRAK™skytrakgolf.com · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Garmin support: Tips to Improve Your Approach R50 Setupsupport.garmin.com · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Foresight Sports: Complete Golf Simulator Room Setup Guide: All Equipment and Real Costsforesightsports.com · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Trackman: How much room do you need for a golf simulatortrackman.com · checked 17 Oct 2026
- GolfBays UK: Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitorgolfbays.co.uk · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Rapsodo: Frequently Asked Golf Questionsrapsodo.com · checked 17 Oct 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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