Bama Gambler Golf Club - my sim project

[BamaGambler]

I've had a net return plus skytrak for about 6 months. I decide to start small to make sure I would actually hit balls at home. I love it! Time to upgrade. I'll post my progress in this thread.

Here is my net return setup.


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[Jbryant016]

Looks good! Will you have a net behind the screen? I've heard the HQ2 screen holds up with or without a net. Looking forward to hearing about the results

[aja]

I know of one golfer who put holes in 2 HQ screens. Better back it up with a net.

[abirdie4me]

What projector are you using? It looks great.

[BamaGambler]

Net will be for top and sides of enclosure. No net behind screen. It was too tight so Par2Pro is sending me some cord. Should be here today and I hope to upload finished pictures tonight. 😀


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[BamaGambler]

Here is projector. I'll give it a review after I have everything setup and can play a few rounds.

BenQ HT1085ST 1080p 3D Short Throw DLP Home Theater Projector (2014 Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTMPOUE..._HSZrxb99QQJ17


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[abirdie4me]

Excellent, that's the same one I just got! Looks like we are on similar schedules, although it will take me a while to get curtains and flooring in. At least I'll be able to play soon.

[BamaGambler]

Package didn't come today. Should be here tomorrow. I can't wait to get this project complete. I'm dying to play on my new setup.


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[BamaGambler]

Netting more or less installed. I need to attach in a few more spots. Then I need to put up the canopy and inset the CCE mat insert.


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[Ironstrokes]

Netting more or less installed. I need to attach in a few more spots. Then I need to put up the canopy and inset the CCE mat insert.


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That looks awesome! Very nicely done. Can imagine how much more the screen will pop at night time as well. Gotta get some blackout shaded for the window. Now I just wish I had that cooling system you have. 4k is a little beyond what I want to pay right now. Still feeling out other, cheaper fixes.

[wbond]

As much as I'd like a cooling and heating system like that as well, I had to settle for a craiglist used window ac unit. Cools it off enough to play comfortably.

[Godfather]

Netting more or less installed. I need to attach in a few more spots. Then I need to put up the canopy and inset the CCE mat insert.

Looking good!

[Jbryant016]

What's the size of the screen? Are you running 16:9 ratio to get widescreen like that? Looks awesome!

[wbond]

This is really starting to look like an awesome setup. Nice job.

[BamaGambler]

Thanks guys!

Ironstrokes there will be a cover so no need for blackout curtains.

Jbryant016 yes it is 16:9. The screen is 14ft wide. 😀


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[keither5150]

Looking good! I have blackout blinds for my basement plus oversized thick curtains. Install curtains at least 12 inches wider than the window. Works great! Nice set up.

[BamaGambler]

Netting is done!

https://vimeo.com/168537077

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[BamaGambler]

Cover done. Of course I put it on wrong the first time and had to redo it.

I'm 6'5". I stood by the screen to give you an idea on the size. If you are looking at screens go as big as you can!

Caught this drive a little low on the club face.

https://vimeo.com/168547138

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[Ironstrokes]

Cover done. Of course I put it on wrong the first time and had to redo it.

I'm 6'5". I stood by the screen to give you an idea on the size. If you are looking at screens go as big as you can!

Caught this drive a little low on the club face.

https://vimeo.com/168547138

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Looks perfect! Looks like you got the screen tension dead on as well there, not much bounce back at all. Congrats on finally getting it all done. I know the excitement you gotta be having over it right now. Get that same feeling every time I'm out I'm my garage and realize I actually have a simulator in my garage haha. The best is when you'll be playing out there when it's pouring rain outside, you just get a smug smirk and think of all the suckers out there that don't get too play a round of golf right now haha