Nice new thread. I had hoped to put a golf sim in my basement when I finished it. Unfortunately, the ceiling was about a foot too short, so instead I made it into a game room. Not a big problem as I did renovate the backyard into a 3 hole course based on Amen Corner. Figured with a golf course and a game room, the only thing missing was a club house. I do wish I could have made a golf sim work however.
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Really wanted one but don't have the ceiling height. Maybe one day, I'll build a detached "shed" for one. Until then, my club is in the process of building one right now, so I'll get to spend a lot of time playing this winter.

I have a net and a skycaddie does that count? I like to watch GG swing tips and then try to emulate

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Unfortunately, the garage is always filled with cars. But that is actually what I use the garage for

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There’s a guy that had his whole setup on a hoist. It’s on YouTube somewhere. When not in use the whole floor platform could be raised to the ceiling and he could park underneath it.

I don't golf but have thought of putting one in when I build my new "barn". Will be monitoring this thread.

joining the thread just because I think they are super cool

What do you need for ceiling height for one of these simulators?
I'm 6'3" tall.

Okay 2 pictures of my setup and a accidental pinball pic that I can't delete

I first started with the optishot which was fun but only regesters the club. It is the entry level of golf simulators, but keeps you swinging through the winter.

Next I went to the p3 pressing, it has more sensors to read the club, but once again only read the club. I found it fussier to set up but then was more accurate for ball distances.

Now I have the skytrak which is more money, but still on the lesser expensive end of simulators. It measures ball launch and spin. I found it the easiest to step up and just swing than the other 2 units. Like all there is some setup and tweaking that needs to be done to start.

My setup is a 10' net and takes up 1 side of my 2 car garage. I put it away for the summer as the mat is just on a wooden platform. I have the tv cpu and speakers mounted on a old high school av cart. I try to make it as portable as I can. Does not have have a projector and hitting at the screen, but keeps me swinging.

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I have a skytrak set up with an enclosure from Carl's. Aspect ratio takes up the whole screen, which is nice. Powered by gaming PC so it runs graphics smooth. Was a fun project to put together last winter. It also doubles as a VR room, run by an Oculus Rift S

Here is a video with the simulator on -

Has anyone else noticed lower than expected distances with skytrak, and the golf club 2019? It seems like I have to club up with my irons, and my driver is about 15-20 yards short.
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Lefties unite!

When I first moved to Madison, WI 20 years' ago I was shopping around for an apartment. And one of the larger apartment complexes had a clubhouse with a Golf Simulator that was free to use for members. I'm not sure of the brand but it had astroturf, a projector and a screen that you hit into and had a bunch of different courses that you could select from. It was the first time that I had ever seen one and it seemed pretty state of the art for that time. After seeing this it instantly sold me on getting an apartment there. I ended up using it pretty often and it did seem pretty accurate at least for the longer range shots. I remember that the complex would even offer free golf lessons some weekends and the instructor was Jack Stricker (PGA player Steve Stricker's) uncle who lives in the area. I know this doesn't really add much to this club thread, but for what it's worth I think these simulators are pretty cool, and I wish I had the space to put one!

anyone have a putting simulator where it changes up he green?

Being 15 to 20 yards short is fairly common. I have seen it blamed on a "Indoor swing" being slower than outdoor. Most programs have the option to boost your distance, to where you think its correct.

Big thing I watch is if I have side spin or slice too much. I developed sways last winter and did not believe I was slicing as bad as it showed. Sure enough come spring I was slicing bad as it showed, so I guess the simulator was correct.

Lefties are common in Canada, I can easily get a 4some of us together

Before I finished the basement and turned it into my game room, I almost bought this older Pro Challenge game. That never worked out, but I was able to find an older version of the Putting Challenge trainer/game. Price was right too.

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not cheap but ebay.com link: PUTTING CHALLENGE ARCADE GOLF MACHINE SIMULATOR by I C E Excellent RARE

Going to purchase a Skytrak with the game improvement package very soon. Question....

Would you rather have the WGT World Golf Tour golf simulation or The Golf Club 2019 simulation? I'm leaning towards TGC 2019 for the number of courses to play. Thoughts?

If anyone is upgrading their system and wants to sell their old one, please let me know. I’d like to build a nice simulator for my daughter who’s playing high school golf. I already have a projector, ceiling mount, hdmi cable, and a MacBook Pro that can build it. Just need the simulator and looking to do it with a conservative budget. Thank you in advance...

Well, I finally finished building my custom sim. Actual sim arrives tomorrow and is final piece of the puzzle. I built a wall to separate the two garage stalls. I’ve been building this in my head for 5 years and finally took advantage of the lockdown to make it a reality. It’s hard taking pics but these should show pretty well. Screen is 11.5’w x 8.5’h and from tee to screen is 10’. My ceiling height is 9’3”.

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Anyone have a Skytrak they'd like to sell? I'd prefer a used one, figured I'd check before I buy a new one.

What package did you end up picking up?

I’m looking for a used golf simulator ... anyone have one they are looking to sell? PM me with details....

I've got one but highly suspect vintage isn't what you're after.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/1950s-ae-peterson-folda-fairway-home-golf-course

Haha! I actually looked at your ad multiple times...would be a fun little conversation piece! If only you were closer....

Maybe it’s time to join Facebook? Ugh

this is really cool, I hope an arcade fan into golf sees this (this is the right thread for that LOL)

facebook is absolutely awful and the only reason to even go on at all is that it can be sometimes useful for the coinop groups as they are predominantly older people

Found a guy selling this...does anyone know how old this unit is? Any buying advice or pitfalls I should be looking for?

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Thank you for the info. My daughter is on the high school golf team and they were state runners-up as a team this year. They want to win state next year, and I would like to see her continue practicing through winter in the garage. So the main thing is to get data on her swing speed, ball direction, etc,. Having a course to play would be cool, but main goal is to keep her development moving forward into the spring.

Full setup...screen, net, hitting mat with half moon ball holder, projector with turf cover, putting green, and Skytrack "Game Improvement Packaage" expires end of 2021 plus The Golf Club and TGC 2019 expire end of 2022 (if the software can be transferred ownership)...asking $6500.

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Not endorsing shop.

100% hands down the best bang for your buck.

https://www.fairwaygolfusa.com/category/select/pid/397748/language/en?region=usa&gclid=CjwKCAiAvriMBhAuEiwA8Cs5lV_zGjxjZKxT71TL_AhmD987UEcb12iBY3umbpvaeK6F3QL4M19_IxoCmHoQAvD_BwE

Doppler based. I have a SkyTrak, it’s great but way overpriced. SkyTrak only if space is a huge issue.

If you have room for a Doppler based system, the Garmin is excellent and cheap (relatively)

Because someone was looking at one…

I bought a used SkyTrak for $1k.

Worked for 2 weeks then stopped reading shots.

SkyTrak guys were good, fixed it (supposedly) for $105, just got it back today.

Caveat, it took them 1.5 months.

FWIW.

Anyone have experience with Optishot?

That’s what I have now. Always figured I could upgrade to another setup once I had all the other components in place first.

Looks like Garmin is backordered until late January...ugh...how much room does the Doppler based system need? More than a skytrak? I like the price range on that...if it’s accurate and can improve a golf game, that might be my starter device while I build my hitting bay around it. Can you provide comment on accuracy?

This is probably not the same (since it isn't MY gamerrom) but my business has 2 bays with Golfzon installed. The system is top notch. We are also adding 10-20 bays of Top Tracer next summer.

It’s been a long wait but I’m finally a member of the club…

Uneekor EyeXO
Sunk the floor in my basement an extra 14” to give me 11’2” clearance.

Also installed a 6” standard putting cup.

Hate to say it but my pins are jealous. Still need to finish a few things but I’m playing….

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What he said! That’s a sweet setup there. Nice job!