DIY Garage Golf Simulator Without Sacrificing Parking!? 5 Minute Setup.

[@TheHookUp]

Third time's a charm. This video was deleted and reuploaded to comply with a bogus copyright takedown notice manually filed by Par2Pro. I don't know their motivation for the claim, but in the very least it seems like bad behavior since they never attempted to contact me before filing the legal notice. Happy Sunday Everyone!

[@curtisbme]

Did KZbin respond to your dispute? Trolls like this can actually face consequences if they are found to be submitting false take downs.

[@TheHookUp]

@@curtisbme This was a little different than a normal ContentID claim which results in transfer of monetization. They filed a legal takedown notice, which would have resulted in a copyright strike on my account. My options were to let the strike happen and appeal it, or delete the original video and reupload. To me, it wasn't worth the fight of an appeal which on the surface seemed like an open/shut case, but you never know. They had already wasted enough of my time so I chose to reupload.

[@norgtube]

@@TheHookUp I mean a reupload does a real number on your hits/growth, and the algo notices so the second order effect is significant. They know what they're doing.

[@TheHookUp]

Yeah, it is what it is. Not the best outcome, but a safe one (no copyright strikes on my account).

[@GothicPotato2]

@@TheHookUp Well on the flip side, I've been looking at doing something similar to you and I will absolutely not be purchasing anything from Par2Pro. Too bad there is no way for content creators to easily fight these bogus takedowns.

[@Thor0906]

Best DIY golf sim video I've ever watched...again.

[@LarryTranSD]

Seriously? Lame par2pro. Awesome video and repost 👍

[@FitDadBod80]

I’ve not been engaged in a video like this in a long time. You have some great ideas and i’m very impressed with your automation. Awesome build!

[@TheHookUp]

Thanks!

[@Soarbywire]

Thank you for the cliff notes, very helpful. My budget doesn't extend to the BENQ LK936ST, so I will look for a budget 1080p projector - it will preferably need to be high lumens, able to project from the side (can't mount) at around 7’ (tee to screen, using the Garmin R10) and also able to project 1:1 ratio (Net Return Home). The BenQ LH600ST looks like it could be a good option - the lumens just don't look that hot. Thanks again!

[@TheHookUp]

What's your budget?

[@Soarbywire]

@@TheHookUp I would say around USD 1000 - 1500; room size is Height 2.7m Width 3.33m, Length 5.73m (standard garage carspace here in Australia)

[@TheHookUp]

I'd say a BENQ TH671st is probably just about right for you then as far as performance vs budget.

[@Soarbywire]

@@TheHookUpunfortunately it doesn’t have horizontal keystone so I wouldn’t be able to place offset to the right of tee (I can’t ceiling mount, strata complex)

[@ChrisJ-g3y]

Insane and awesome build! Have no plans to do anything this elaborate (or spend nearly this much money) but somehow still watched this entire thing. Inspirational for sure.

[@indoorgolfdesign]

Dang dude! We have done some pretty insane simulator builds, but nothing like this! Sick!

[@TheHookUp]

Thanks! I imagine that if you are building it for someone else it has to be a lot more "polished".

[@brucebeaulaurier1649]

Great build. I also have built a simulator in my garage with the intent to be able to move it out of the way to park cars back into the garage. I didn’t have the ceiling height to do what you did so I lift mine to the side wall with a winch. I also made mine out of wood because I have no experience with welding. My cost is closer to $2,500 because I didn’t need to move or change any walls. I did copy your Murphy bar and it was a great addition. Thanks for the video

[@TheHookUp]

Awesome, I'd love to see your completed project.

[@DollarDogs]

Have I told you how much I love you yet? Such a cool channel so glad I found it

[@fireballxl-5748]

I don't have the funds for a project like this (I don't even have a garage!) but I found your video very well done and very interesting. Your demeanor was very pleasant and the video very easy to listen to. Thumbs up!

[@mikenorfleet2235]

I did a diy overhead garage storage platform with harbor frieght hoist and garage door parts and my manual safety was just some manual chains attached to the ceiling. I have to hook and unhook them each time I use my platform (4 on each corner) but safety is a peace of mind thing with kiddos running around. I would feel comfortable sleeping under it with this manual safety too.

[@somguy5035]

Seems like it'd be easier to build a portal into another dimension where there's room for a permanent setup 😂 Crazy build man 👍

[@erichirons4081]

Wow! When I grow up I want to have your skills. Awesome job 👏

[@chrisrenfrew]

Very cool! I really wish I had planned ahead when building my house to accommodate an indoor golf simulator!

[@paulvail7926]

Would love some more conversation about the software and screen setup. I know you're using a 16:9 projector, and it looks like your screen is a little taller than a 4:3 screen would normally be. I have seen many questions over the years where people basically say "THIS is the screen size I will be using." and it's some crazy oddball resolution. Do the programs work with really odd aspect ratios? Are they locked in at 16:9 and 4:3? Can they do some custom? Does it even matter when the projector itself is locked in at 16:9, 16:10, or 4:3? I don't know the answers and am sincerely asking. I always figured a bright 1920x1200 used business model of the right throw distance would be a great choice. Weaker contrast, but would take both 1600x1200 (4:3) or 1920x1080, and deliver a lot of versatility when it comes to the projector... But I have no idea if the software supports this, or some other 'weird' resolution perhaps? Would love your thoughts. Sucks that you had to re-upload this. Keep up the great work.

[@TheHookUp]

I can only officially confirm the sim software that I use (GSPro) will work with any aspect ratio. I have tested some other projectors in my sim and found that with a 4K projector the resolution of 2450x2160 fits my screen perfectly. I just use the nvidia control panel to create a custom resolution and select that resolution when GSPro starts. Amazingly it doesn't stretch or skew any UI elements or terrain at this odd resolution. Edit: to clarify, I line up the top and bottom of the screen with the projected image (the 2160px), then adjust the resolution until the sides fit perfectly. The side resolution just projects "black", so in a completely dark room you would probably see light bleed, but I definitely don't golf in the dark.

[@vascofan10]

Great video. You could make a living installing these.

[@jotunofficial]

Wow, this is incredible. Amazing job!

[@jimsimpson2393]

Really enjoyed this video. Your comments re: projectors is very usefull. I was heading down the path of a short throw, 4k projector. Then I saw your KZbin video comparing the latest models of projectors. Impressive knowledge base and impressive investment in time and effort to share your thoughts with factual backup. Then I stumbled on this video and was confused for a moment cause I hadn't seen any other videos on golf sims by you. But, immediately turned it on cause knew I would get a lot of interesting information. So true. Fun video even though it doesn't pertain structurally with my goals. Your self-deprecating manner is so welcome. You mentioned some switches you used to simplify wiring lights but I did not see them mentioned in the listing you provided. What are their names and are they on Amazon. Would appreciate the feedback. You could host a great HGTV DIY channel!

[@FloozyBet]

This build is insane man, well done 👏👏👏

[@Nick-kq2sw]

Nicely done! I love your disclaimer in the beginning. Ha!

[@aaron41]

Pimp my garage with "The Hook Up" coming soon to MTV xD

[@alexschubert]

Fantastic video any kitchen ideas on the roadmap?

[@adamkreuz9068]

What a fantastic project!

[@TheHookUp]

Thanks! Enjoyed it with my father for about 4 hours today!

[@Banzahair]

Stupid trolls at Par2Pro

[@randomfocus1549]

Sweet setup and appreciate the video, broken down and explained well.

[@Soarbywire]

@TheHookup Any chance you will be comparing the newer released projectors specifically suited for Golf simulators? I know the options and criteria are broad - short or long throw, vertical/ horizontal keystone, corner fit, lumen brightness, throw ratio, projector best for small or large rooms, input lag (thanks for the new gaming projectors review!), REC colour accuracy, wifi casting, aspect ratio, projector resolution (1080p or 4K) etc.

[@TheHookUp]

I don't know if there's a large enough market to warrant a full review, but here are the golf sim projector cliffs notes: 1) Short throw is preferable for not casting shadows onto your impact screen. 2) Contrast and black floor do not matter since you'll be using them in a room with high ambient light (so you can see the golf ball). 3) Brightness and color do matter. 4) 1080p and WUXGA are good budget options, the 4K resolution upgrade is marginal since impact screens generally have heavy texture that will diminish the 4K clarity. 5) Most people will end up with DLP projectors, but if you want to use a rear mounted swing camera you should opt for a 3LCD option (usually from Epson or Panasonic) instead because your swing camera will show all the rainbows from the DLP. 6) Input lag has no effect in a golf sim. Launch monitors have lag times between 500-2000ms, so adding a fraction of a second more from the projector makes no difference. I've used a bunch of projectors in my sim, but have currently settled on the BENQ LK936ST that I bought for two main reasons: 1) It's designed to be extra dust proof and temperature tolerant, which is important since my sim is in my garage. 2) I use a nearly 1:1 aspect ratio, so with a 1080p projector (BENQ 671ST) I was losing a significant amount of resolution to the strange aspect ratio.

[@sachinh81]

This is absolutely brilliant!! I am Inspired to do something like this in my garage

[@gofastwclass]

Thought I was losing it when I saw the golf simulator video pop up again. Sorry about the bogus copyright claim. Hilarious that you called them out in the video text.

[@devindecap2126]

Thats the best setup!! Well done

[@swirle13]

Hey there, watched you for probably going on 6 years, watched this video and its previous versions probably a dozen times as I slowly work on my own garage sim. I wanted to ask what garage door opener you have? I noticed you dont have the center track, so I assume you have some sort of wall mounted kind. I'd love to switch to one of those, but unsure how much and how possible it is to DIY. Thanks for all the amazing over the years

[@TheHookUp]

I have this one: amzn.to/49uNX6g Tension springs scare the crap out of me so I paid someone to install it, but they must have had some deal with Chamberlain because it was only $600 total for the opener and install and it's $500+tax on Amazon for just the opener.

[@cameronpoole174]

absolutely insane!

[@stevenzeplin2048]

Excellent video. I'm replicating your DIY Golf Simulator in my garage and have a question about the Carl's Place impact screen. Question: You ordered with the grommets and flaps... when you measured the inner dimensions of your carbon steel frame to order your custom Carl's place impact screen, did you add a bit of slack when ordering? For instance: my dimensions are 105"W and 129"L (inner dimensions of carbon steel frame). Carl's Place recommended ordering a 100"W and 124"L tscreen o account for 2.5" grommet (black edging portion of impact screen) on each side. Any suggestions?

[@TheHookUp]

Yes, I ordered the screen 1" smaller than the inner diameter of the frame to allow for a 1/2" gap on each side. In reality the gap is more like 1/4" on either side due to stretch. You can briefly see at 7:11 in the video that the viewable area is 100x107 while the total screen size is 105x112 and the inner diameter of my frame is 106x113.

[@stevenzeplin2048]

Perfect... thanks so much

[@jctseng]

This is an awesome project. Thanks for posting this.

[@ask4boost]

As usual great content. The best channel on yt

[@orionmec]

I really liked this video. I love the idea of the wenches and it looks cool as hell. But my garage is not just only a garage for my car... It is a wood shop... and now I'm building a sim... So lights have to be through the center of the room and bright. So I oppted for a roll up but the material I bought is the same as the Carl's golf (I think), however I opted to do the sewing myself as I'm still in the planning phase. Now I'm thinking for the flooring I'm building the wench my just be the answer... You gave me good ideas. Thanks.

[@TheHookUp]

I actually do a lot of woodworking in my garage too. I just have a bank of LED shop lights that run along each side of the vaulted area and it lights up the entire garage like daylight.

[@orionmec]

@@TheHookUp Where to put all of the machines is the issue. For me to have that kind of swing I would have to go with just 8' wide and I wanted a bit larger. But the roller motor, pipes, bearings and impact material total is around 450-500. I decided to do the sewing and later maybe add the grommets to give me the option of building an enclosure. For sure, if I do this I am definitely going to do it like you did. Well shy of rebuilding the ceiling. It is already 10', so that is good to go. Brilliant!

[@GregSmith-is2xn]

I am considering a similar solution for golf mat raising to the ceiling, but thinking considerably bigger - like 10X12. I'd use steel frame, but insulation board inserts (similar to what I have today) to keep weight down. Any thoughts on if this is a really bad idea due to size? Having a hard time wrapping my head around that sitting above my wifes car

[@TheHookUp]

The hoists are plenty strong to handle that.

[@richardalberts3151]

Great job thank you for sharing

[@Joshua.aceret]

This is an awesome set up! How did you rig the pulley system for the hitting mat? Cannot for the life of me figure it out from the video.

[@TheHookUp]

Not a pulley system, just two smaller capacity hoists mounted directly above the 2 lifting points. Works like a charm.

[@Joshua.aceret]

Ahhh that make so much more sense! Can you send the link for the light switch you are using? I am doing something similar and would love to be able to cut power to the garage door when I turn on the hitting lights!

[@boomerkotchin]

Awesome video! What kind of hoist did you use? Didn’t ever figure out a safety mechanism if one of the hoist doesn’t work?

[@TheHookUp]

I'm using VIVOHOME hoists: amzn.to/488lul7

[@tinbrimar]

Hi - can you share more on the hoist for the platform? Looking to do somethings similar. Thanks!

[@TheHookUp]

You just mean which hoist I used, or how it actually connects to the screen?

[@anpc86]

This so damn cool, this is end game level to my DIY journey

[@mannycolorado6694]

Well done, sir!

[@jtkilroy]

"Screw Drywall" Well said Sir, well said

[@nigelvernon7173]

Wow! Very impressive.

[@trevorstoesz6914]

Great setup. What screen size did you purchase from Carls? Any issues with 8’ separation distance from screen?

[@TheHookUp]

100"x107" Height is important for actually hitting, but width is what makes it more immersive. I would have loved to get an extra 2-3ft of width. 8' is perfect for ball to screen.

[@schachtbrian]

I’m building a modular sim that needs a lifestyle projector. I have watched all your vids. I’d like something bright like the jmgo uln1 ultra. Any recommendations?

[@TheHookUp]

Yeah, N1 Ultra is the best pick for a sim due to its brightness.

[@whaleshark2625]

Has your setup changed at all in the last year? Hoping to do an install myself next year

[@TheHookUp]

Yeah, I made some upgrades. Switched to Uneekor EyeXO and got a used Epson L1100U on eBay that is frankly amazing.

[@corymiller4543]

So as a sim golfer and a projector guru, I've got a question for a recommendation i hope you can help with. I'm going to attempty own setup in a pretty well shaded area on thd side of my house using a Spornia SPG-7 net, with their 64x64 hitting screen. I wasnt originally thinking of trying to do a full, portable sim setup but they thru that screen in gratis and so that got me headed down the road of thinkng sbout projectors rhat would be effective in my space for this setup. My plan was to use an older IPAD pro as my application device and either lightning to HDMI it or try to Bluetooth to the projector. Ao long story short, any sort of projector recommendation based on description of my setup and space?

[@lincolnrawlings3370]

Might have missed it but what did you do with the garage door opener?

[@TheHookUp]

Converted to side opener.

[@TheHookUp]

Funny story: that actually started this whole project. My garage door opener died and as I was ordering a new one I said "I'll just get a side opener in case I ever want to build a simulator". It didn't take me long to start the project after that.

[@lincolnrawlings3370]

I have never seen a side opener before. My garage door opener is about to die, seems I am in the same situation as you were…except I do have 9+ feet garage ceiling to start with. Great video, thank you for all that info and innovation!!

[@TheHookUp]

This is the one I have: amzn.to/3XKb7Bz

[@adambrenner]

Curious: what insulation did you used for your garage door? Looks like some sort of radiant barrier? How did you get it to stick to the garage panels?

[@TheHookUp]

It's just Styrofoam insulation from lowes with a radiant barrier backing. I cut the dimensions exact enough that it is just wedged in between the metal top and bottom of each panel. I also drilled a small hole in the center of each insulation piece and injected a small amount of "great stuff" foam to make sure the foam isn't in contact with the actual metal of the door since the air gap is where most of the insulating properties come from.

[@richardponce1580]

Awesome!!

[@gloworms]

Can you do this in my studio apartment?

[@DJ_Blaker]

awesome build!! gives me ideas!!

[@404-UsernameNotFound]

Agreed, screw drywall, don't nail 😉

[@Zaine22]

This comment is totally of topic but are you planning on doing a review of yaber k2s and a comparison against others similar to it. Thanks for your good work

[@gloworms]

This is very impressive

[@ScottBacon-d2h]

The biggest issue for me will be raising my 8' ceiling that supports the Truss roof. I've been given an estimate of around $18K which includes a hefty $6k permit cost. Out of curiosity, do you know how much yours would have cost if you used an outside contractor (I am NOT HANDY in any way, shape or form...LOL).

[@TheHookUp]

18kish sounds about right, depending on the size of the vault.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Rob.

[@thetaylorfamilyexcitingfun1822]

Great video……and GO BUCKS!!!

[@DxApollo]

Does this mini split integrate into Home Assistant?

[@TheHookUp]

It does, but you have to buy the separate WiFi USB dongle for it.

[@obiwansama]

294 carry whilst bare foot is insane

[@TheHookUp]

All in the hips.

[@studiohanson]

1280x1024 AR is 5:4 not 4:3, so slightly more square shaped.

[@TheGFS]

haha love the build :) If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing :)

[@TheHookUp]

My motto for sure.

[@justin3680]

which GPU are you using in your PC?

[@TheHookUp]

GT730 in this video, I upgraded it to a 1650.

[@justin3680]

@@TheHookUp wow, and it ran just fine on the 730 and the 1650? That’s good to hear, I ordered a 3050ti laptop and wasn’t sure if it would be powerful enough!

[@TheHookUp]

It's all about resolution and graphics settings. If you run at 1080p or less (I'm at 1280x1024), and medium settings or lower GSPro can run on almost anything. It's when you want to do 4K with Ultra settings that you're going to need a full gaming PC.

[@justin3680]

@@TheHookUp makes sense, yeah I plan to just do 1080p. I agree, there’s no point in 4K when the screen isn’t even that great looking to allow for the full 4K experience, plus the graphics on GSPro really are not good enough to justify 4K imo

[@ben_joven]

Legend status, u r literally him. Bet you got a secret credit card as well for those impulse buys at the pro shop 🤐

[@Werdna12345]

Thumbnail/title suggestion: secret golf simulator

[@TheHookUp]

Oooh, I like it.

[@TheHookUp]

I gave it a shot.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

A grinder and paint can make you the welder you ain't.

[@TheHookUp]

Ab-so-lutely.

[@iamchip]

yeah, my ceiling is too low and we need the space above for storage. Maybe in my next house...

[@MNSweet]

Rewatching to help view time. YT guilty until proven innocent is messed up. Too much corporate bulling.

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

I’m copying this whole thing lol

[@glennrudolph]

How can I follow along with every technical bit of this video, but I can’t comprehend how your garage door opens…🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheHookUp]

Haha, direct drive opener: amzn.to/47U4xvb

[@paulsccna2964]

My response to the price...woh.

[@shadowaccount]

Not practical for 90% of people but congrats.

[@Kathy0118]

Hi, I would like to invite you to review our smart sprinkler controller, are you interested? Once connected to your home wifi, it can automatically adjust the frequency and amount of watering according to the weather and seasonal changes

[@lkostroun]

Fuck Par2Pro. No longer shopping with them.

[@paulsccna2964]

Cost of a bucket of range balls. $10 per bucket into $10,171.00 and gets you, 1,017 buckets of range balls or 101 buckets a year for 10 years! And you live in Florida! No winter freezing cold or snow....leave me scratching my head...Why?

[@TheHookUp]

Hardly the same as hitting at a range. Every week I play a few rounds at whatever course the PGA tour is playing which makes watching them on TV much more fun. Instead of mindlessly hitting range balls I get data about club path, club speed, angle of attack, spin, carry, total distance, etc. I get to have friends over at night and play a scramble at some famous course while having a few drinks and listening to music. The total cost of the sim which included structure modifications, and air conditioning for my garage space is less than a year of dues at a low to mid level country club.

[@paulsccna2964]

@@TheHookUp I forgot about playing the rounds. Plus, you get that air-con and the mini bar, and tunes...makes sense. It really is cool.