simulator build considerations?

[Frankfam11]

Hello, been lurking for a while as I've always wanted my own golf sim, and now that I'm currently building a new house i might finally have the room for one!

Was hoping for some insight from you all to make sure I am taking everything into consideration to hopefully not run into any issues as I slowly start to piece this together.

Ive included some architectural drawings as I am still in the design phase of the house and just broke ground but I am hoping to build this in our bonus room above the garage, ive already asked the architect to lower the garage ceiling another foot and add couple steps down into the bonus room to give me some more height because as it stands right now i think it will be a little tight.

Other things I am considering:

-Skytrak
-carls DIY 8x8 enclosure with hitting screen
-ideally this doubles as a movie room so looking at a 1080p short throw projector (maybe 4k not sure if its worth the extra $$)
-country club elite hitting mat

Anything else I should be looking into, or any areas I could potentially save some money that I havent considered?

Thanks your help is really appreciated!

[TripleBogeyPar]

Contact Rick at bullseyegolfsims.com he put together my simulator package with a custom size enclosure. Great customer service

[Bubba22]

Contact Rick at bullseyegolfsims.com he put together my simulator package with a custom size enclosure. Great customer service

I agree. I am in the process of renovating my basement and sim room. I am looking to purchase the Bullseye screen and enclosure. Once setup I will post my thoughts.

[Frankfam11]

thanks for the suggestions!

[Needsmoreeagles]

https://shop.carlofet.com/clearance

Couple of gems at the top there....

[Frankfam11]

UPDATE: Should be moving in soon but wanted to include some of the pics of the rooms "soundproofing" that I had the contractor install. Moving in in August we are hoping so should have more pics to share around then.

[Frankfam11]

hi guys, finally getting someone with the sim and its coming along nicely but this leads me to my next question..

any recommendations for protection that area above the screen? Im not sure ill need it, i have a bushnell launch pro so i can set up pretty close, but better safe than sorry.

i had 2 ideas but you can tell me if you thing they would work and or look bad. first is buying some kind of padding like you would see on the walls in a gym and just hanging that on the wall above, and then some kind of netting so the balls dont fall behind the screen, and the second was just using a net... definitely leaning away from this idea because i dont think it will look great.

any ideas or suggestions would be very much appreciated! cant wait to post the finished pics soon!!!