What a golf simulator costs
Carl’s Place puts a realistic simulator, one where you can analyze your swing, at $3,000 to $20,000 and up. PlayBetter’s range starts lower, near $1,000, and its cheapest packages pair a launch monitor with a net. Most of that spread comes from one part: the launch monitor.
Prices below are retailers’ published prices, checked on 14 November 2026. They move often, so treat them as a guide to the range and check the retailer’s page before you buy.
The tiers, as Carl’s Place draws them
| Total spend | What it buys |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | Carl’s Place does not count setups at this price as true simulators. A launch monitor on its own starts near $600. |
| $3,000 to $7,000 | A frugal screen build runs about $3,000 to $5,000. An upgraded one stays under $7,000. |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | The high-end tier. Carl’s Place’s Uneekor EYE XO package starts at $14,995. |
| $50,000 and up | What Carl’s Place calls luxury simulators. |
What each part costs
| Part | Range | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Launch monitor | $600 to $25,000. Most home simulators use one between $2,000 and $10,000. | See launch monitors by budget. |
| Enclosure with impact screen | $1,000 to $6,000 | Carl’s Place DIY kit from $999.95 and Pro kit from $3,409.95. The Indoor Golf Shop SIG10 at $3,599.99 and SIG12 at $3,999.99. Rain or Shine SwingBay at $3,499. |
| Impact screen on its own | $200 to $1,000 | Carl’s Place Standard from $179.95, Preferred from $298.95 and Premium from $439.95. The Indoor Golf Shop SIGPRO Premium at $494.99. |
| Projector | $400 to $6,000 | At The Indoor Golf Shop: Panasonic PT-VZ580U at $1,399.99, BenQ TK700STi at $1,499.00, BenQ LU935ST at $3,999.99. |
| Hitting mat | $25 to $1,500 | At The Indoor Golf Shop: hitting strips at $99 to $199, a 5 ft by 5 ft Fairway Series mat at $549.99, a 4 ft by 10 ft SIGPRO Softy at $1,099.99. |
| Computer | Not always needed | The Indoor Golf Shop sells a gaming PC for simulators at $1,799.99. PC-only software such as GSPro needs one. |
| Software | $0 to $2,000, plus subscriptions | See software and subscriptions. |
What complete packages sell for
Across the 28 packages we track at three stores, listed prices on 15 November 2026 ran from $1,536 for a launch monitor with a net to $20,756 for a ceiling-mounted unit in an enclosure. Compare them by launch monitor, including which prices leave out the projector.
An entry-level screen build, added up
Adding up a low-priced published option for each part shows where the money goes. The prices come from different retailers’ lists, and the enclosure price is for the smallest kit.
| Garmin Approach R10 | $599.99 |
|---|---|
| Carl’s Place DIY enclosure kit with screen | $999.95 |
| BenQ TK700STi projector | $1,499.00 |
| Fairway Series mat, 5 ft by 5 ft | $549.99 |
| Total | $3,648.93 |
That leaves about $1,350 of a $5,000 budget for a larger enclosure, a computer or a better launch monitor. An R10 also needs a room at least 14 ft deep, which is the kind of catch the fit tool checks.
The costs that come back every year
Some launch monitors charge a subscription for simulator play. The Bushnell Launch Pro needs a $499-a-year plan for it, while the Foresight GC3 costs more up front and has no annual fee. Third-party software adds its own bill: GSPro is $250 a year, and Trackman Virtual Golf runs $700 to $1,100 a year. The software guide works out three-year totals.
Sources
- Carl’s Place, How much does a golf simulator cost?
- The Indoor Golf Shop, Understanding golf simulator cost
- PlayBetter, How much is a golf simulator?
- Rain or Shine Golf, Golf simulator cost
- PlayBetter, The best golf simulators of 2026
- best-golf-simulator.com, Golf simulator software platforms in 2026
Figures checked 14 November 2026.