Hi,
I recently got a gaming desktop and as I suspected, the "flood gates have opened" and now I'm planning to install a golf sim in either my garage or downstairs room. I'm planning to run TGC on either my SkyTrak - or buy a used GC2 (and subsequently sell the SkyTrak).
Here are the dimensions, summary of the planned build, and my current thinking of pros vs. cons of each location:
I am leaning towards the downstairs - with my main concern being that I will be too close to the screen the entire time. I will have 1.5-2.5ft of clearance swinging my driver if I can keep the screen to wall distance at 8in-1.5ft. Can someone provide more details (product links / photos) of how they have managed to keep the screen to wall distance to a minimum without damaging the wall?
I also live in California. So am I just crazy and should just stick with my current setup (SkyTrak / Net Return Pro in the garage) and just save the money on real golf courses?
What would you do?
Thanks.
I recently got a gaming desktop and as I suspected, the "flood gates have opened" and now I'm planning to install a golf sim in either my garage or downstairs room. I'm planning to run TGC on either my SkyTrak - or buy a used GC2 (and subsequently sell the SkyTrak).
Here are the dimensions, summary of the planned build, and my current thinking of pros vs. cons of each location:
Downstairs | Garage | |
Dimensions | 13'10" L, 11'8" W, 9' H | 15'6" L, 15' W, 9' H |
Build Summary | Fixed impact screen with proper backing material such that screen to wall distance is 1ft or less (due to less than ideal length). | Sliding impact screen on a rail with proper backing material or just put Net Return Pro behind hitting zone of impact screen. |
Pros | Much nicer room (controlled temp, less dusty, etc.). Can double as golf sim + movie theater. | Larger space especially length wise and distance from screen. |
Cons | Enough room to swing driver, but too close to screen? | Have to move both cars to play. Longer time to setup (mat / alignment / screen). |
I am leaning towards the downstairs - with my main concern being that I will be too close to the screen the entire time. I will have 1.5-2.5ft of clearance swinging my driver if I can keep the screen to wall distance at 8in-1.5ft. Can someone provide more details (product links / photos) of how they have managed to keep the screen to wall distance to a minimum without damaging the wall?
I also live in California. So am I just crazy and should just stick with my current setup (SkyTrak / Net Return Pro in the garage) and just save the money on real golf courses?
What would you do?
Thanks.
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