How I Built a $50,000 Golf Simulator For $5,978! (DIY EASY CHEAP HOME GOLF SIM)

[@GolfBusters]

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[@nighteowl]

“Convince the wife??” I AM the wife who has been begging to put the sim room in, and even asked his golf buddies to weigh in and convince him to move it along!! 😆😆😆 Thanks for all the info!

[@GolfBusters]

I better have a picture of your sim room built within 1 month of this comment!

[@sjwestmo]

Me too! My golf girls would golf over hot tub

[@nighteowl]

@@GolfBusters LOL!!! I’m trying to convince my golfer hubby to jump this project over a few others! I mean, think of all the stress relief while working on other projects…right??

[@nighteowl]

@@sjwestmo SAME! Any day of the week!!

[@smellyarmpitts5274]

Wish my wife would be on same page. The best thing I have noticed is putting many things in golf sim room that she likes..nice couch, mini bar, fridge, movie theater style things like that.

[@ChayseGrizzell]

I like the revisions. Now all that's missing is a Golden Tee. Only thing I might change during my simulator build is using memory foam fabric covered tiles to help reduce bounce back. **Also, It's called the "Ace Pot". Most disc golf leagues have an ace pot that works the same way. Buy in for a $1-$2 every week until someone hits. A lot of people will travel to a league they never play in if they catch wind the ace pot is getting high. Pretty fun.

[@dr_rosenburg_lacma]

I was so stoked to see your first video a year or so back. This is an awesome update. Inspiring for sure

[@GolfBusters]

Thank you! Was hoping people would like it!

[@anandshah71]

Wow what a luxurious and classy bright room not dark. I love it

[@jwheels9876]

Awesome setup... Not a huge fan of E6 software but your room is amazing!

[@josephlouise7786]

I’ve watched this video at least a dozen times over the last 7 months. I love the panel idea and am about to start working on building the sim. Just gotta play in a member guest next week first lol

[@shsfaa01]

God I can’t wait for a set up like this I’m in holland Michigan so I need to build me a nice little spot like this for my family and me for the winter 🥶 ❄️☃️🌨️ but love the videos as always keep it up and amazing set up bro hope to have one soon😎

[@GolfBusters]

Let me know if you need help when you build one. Located right by me!

[@mattgrimmett6067]

By far one of the best simulator educational videos/series on YT. I have a question though; My wife has agreed to let me build out a similar building in our backyard. Originally I was going to try and squeeze a shop and simulator in a 20x30 or 24x32 foot building. I was going to section off the simulator part to be like 14x20 and the rest a shop. Now my wife is sold on the whole thing being a big hang out spot for movie nights and golf and open out to fire pit. So my question to you is, how big is the simulator area? I'm guessing like 25x25ft from trying to eyeball your videos. I realize you have a garage behind the screen but I just want dimensions of the simulator room itself. I love what you've done and think its amazing. I already own a skytrack sim and use a net and cheap 120" screen and projector in my garage. Would be awesome if you could include dimensions of the room and the layout. Would help me a lot. I'll wait for a response here and then email if you don't see this. Thanks again. Looking forward to new content.

[@Golf101inc]

Those custom wallpads look amazing! I don't have the space for a build like this currently, but if I do ever get the opportunity I will definitely do this.

[@GolfBusters]

Thanks! They take forever to make but are worth it in the end.

[@dw300]

Yes, although sort of 1920's lunatic asylum aesthetic. Do they come with a double lobotomy and a straight-jacket in case golf drives you too crazy! 😂

[@smellyarmpitts5274]

Definitely one of the best dude! I enjoyed watching the process and the update. Thanks for all the helpful info and hope to get it done one day!

[@Cherfield-D-Blessedman]

Wow, very impressive golf sim and entertainment room. I love it.

[@WamBamThankYouCam]

The divot board is very realistic. The ball being suspended in the air means you’re hitting the ground before the ball. No excuses for poor ball striking

[@pgale]

Looks awesome I'm building a house wouldn't might installing something similar.

[@chrismacdonald2838]

i would need to buy a "that was easy, staples button" and program it to say "hey apogee, mulligan, yes." awesome video. going to be building a sim soon, love watching your channel! thanks for all the ideas in this one! only question I have is have you tried the new "swing caddie 4"? that's the one I've been considering because it has sim tech built in.

[@GolfBusters]

I haven't looked into that one yet but have heard good things!

[@watchalert]

The SC4 is under 550 USD and come with a free EC6 course WITHOUT any subscription That is the BIGGEST Plus. IT is failry accurate ( sl lower than Garmin R10 or any of those > 1000 USd ones) BUt most guys porbably will not need those . If u do, probablly u would hv gone for what Bushmill.@@GolfBusters

[@channybsmith]

What absolute goals dude. Thanks so much for the pointers! Great video.

[@goodbird3408]

I built mine for around 1300 I love it!

[@GolfBusters]

Nice!!

[@dub-golf]

What a set up. Congrats on the channel's success!

[@RossCampoli]

Dream setup! Can’t wait to have a sim of my own

[@creatorsevolution]

The most educational and entertaining video I’ve seen!!!! I’ll convince the wife in no time!!!

[@ColtsSuperBowlRun]

LOVE these videos!!! A couple quick questions... 1) Are the deals still available for the impact screens, 2) what are the dimensions of your building (minus the garage behind the screen), and 3) how big is the concrete pad out front? Keep up the awesome work!

[@GolfBusters]

1. Yes! email us 2. 24x24 wish I made it a little deeper. 3. 18 x 40 maybe?

[@ColtsSuperBowlRun]

@@GolfBusters Awesome. Thank you!

[@briancarty9454]

Awesome video with some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@donnnannen7018]

Great update with the APOGEE, that launch monitor is amazing!

[@GolfBusters]

Such a cool device isn’t it!

[@shanesevcik1]

Wish it worked with GSPro

[@ryandrumheller3754]

I'm so torn between the Apogee and the Uneekor Eye X02. Everywhere I read is mainly gspro. Any advice or opinion on why either way? I think the voice features are cool but the software of gspro is a hard one for me to pass up

[@MarcusHalverstram]

Turned out great! Nice work

[@user-qs9ig9qy6h]

Hello and thanks for this. I am looking at setting up similar setup in the basement. walls and ceilings are drywall. How are the wall panels attached to the walls? I want to build by own panels as well.

[@GolfBusters]

Screwed in from the back and velcroed on where they can’t be attached

[@TheAirheaded1]

Cool setup buddy! Thanks for the pros & cons, Cheers )

[@breakingeighty]

Now this is how you do it. Great space and great vid.

[@GolfBusters]

Thanks breaking 80, love all of your reviews!

[@malcolmparker2243]

Hi great video , just on the padding how did you fix it to the walls , glue, screw etc , and how does the foam go with balls hitting it the , is there a video on your site that covers all the about questions cheers mal

[@TheMakled24]

Are you able to hit 50 yard higher shots on a setup like this? Do you move closer to the screen? Is it better to build some type of net above or just let them hit the ceiling on a popped up driver shot?

[@GolfBusters]

We can hit all shots with no issues, skied drives are fine because they double bounce

[@elmalloc]

great job thanks, building it now

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

If you guys ever want to make a video building a system in a garage. Id be glad to let you come film!! I want to get one built in my garage next fall or earlier.

[@2324zach]

I love the build! Thanks for the in depth descriptions. What do you use for heating and cooling? I’m planning to do something very similar with our detached garage

[@GolfBusters]

Heating is a hot dog heater, cooling I just hook up an ac window unit in the summer

[@DylanfromAlbuquerque]

how do you feel about the putting turf on 1 inch foam tiles on concrete garage floor instead of hardwood like you have? enough for shock absorbtion? I want to do this and then install a strip

[@GolfBusters]

It’s concrete under the foam!

[@DylanfromAlbuquerque]

@@GolfBusters good to hear! very happy it worked for you, now my strip will align flush with the rest of the putting turf over the foam tiles!

[@bradwolsey360]

Unreal video, great details in the info below as well.

[@jreynolds716]

I have had the mevo+ for a while and love it. Use it to run e6 off an iPad and it reads incredibly accurate and it’s super fun. The ONLY drawback is I can’t get it to read putting accurately at all on E6. Any suggestions, would love to pick your brain on this.

[@GolfBusters]

We don’t ever putt on any simulators! Cut it out and play more holes faster!

[@revmdfisher2581]

So glad I found GOLFBUSTERS and this video! We are building a home and planning a golf simulator in the basement. Could I email you some architectural drawings and get some advice/recommendations?

[@GolfBusters]

Hey rev! Of course! Happy to help!

[@terrycanney6678]

Can you recommend a camera to attach to my mevo system. I want to add a a side and rear facing camera system. There are ao many to choose from. Do you have one you really like

[@Brandonmccarthy1319]

Did you use US sports turf for the blue turf? They don’t have a website so I'm trying to figure out how to use your discount code? Thanks!

[@GolfBusters]

I think they got rid of it! I also don't think I have a discount code for US Sports Turf.

[@grifb06]

For the strip that you made in this video and a few others, all of them were pretty different. What do you think is your #1 most realistic 2x4 hitting strip cost aside?

[@GolfBusters]

The green one in this video

[@claytonlamb1437]

What did you use for the bumper on the bottom? I followed your video and converted my theater room, real similar setup, but I have torn through several couch cushions and need to find a permanent solution for accidental stingers.

[@GolfBusters]

I used the vinyl wall panels I built, added an extra layer of foam and then a stretchy blue material from joann fabrics!

[@claytonlamb1437]

@@GolfBusters thanks for the reply! I should have assumed that’s what it was. I was initially going to do that with the vinyl but it was too bouncy, didn’t think about a different fabric.

[@therealalbladez]

How much was that shop and how big is it brother?

[@GolfBusters]

24x24 to build the entire garage and simulator from scratch was 67k

[@therealalbladez]

@@GolfBusters thanks brother do you have ig?

[@recebaker330]

@@GolfBusters😅

[@MarkMac97]

Looking to build a simulator in my house and I’m curious on what people recommend for space needed and launch monitor that works for lefty and righty golfers. I have a room that is 16’ wide x 12’ deep x 12’ high. Could put the impact screen on the 16’ wall or the 12’ wall but was interested in a launch monitor for under $5k that easily works with both types of golfers. Thanks!

[@GolfBusters]

Hey MarK! If you want lefties and righties without having to move anything you’ll need 19 feet of depth and the Mevo+ BUT, you could get the BLP and GSPro and do the play out hole option and move it around. The space would work great for that

[@MarkMac97]

What about using the Mevo+ and building a track to move the launch monitor to different set positions? If I have a 3-4’ hitting pad, would it be possible to build something to allow easy movement of the launch monitor without having to change any settings or calibrations?

[@coltonbrostuen730]

Do you mount the apogee directly over the hitting area? If so I assume that would allow use in a shorter depth room. I've got a 13'x22' 4th stall in my garage and I'm trying to figure out what way I want to hit. According to the world wide web, 13 feet is too narrow for a home sim with a lefty and righty swinging. But 13 feet might also be too shallow for facing the other direction. Help me out here brother!

[@digitalvictory8266]

Bookmarking this for when I win the Lotto!

[@RyanPardoe]

Awesome build. What are the actual dimensions of your impact screen?

[@GolfBusters]

15x10 showing 13’8x8

[@dokiwada866]

Thanks for the video. Would acoustic panels work in place of the wall pads?

[@GolfBusters]

I think they would!

[@iamrokmusik]

I'm curious how well the leather padding will hold up when someone smacks a ball into it directly. The space I'm looking to modify is undoubtedly going to be a bit smaller than what you have and I know that as I progress I'll be hitting some errant shots. Also how did you attach the pads to the side walls?

[@GolfBusters]

No tears for me after two years! Panels were either screwed in or velcroed

[@kylevankalker9133]

What is the structure size of your garage/barn? Looking to get one put in and love your layout!

[@GolfBusters]

Total is 39x24. Sim area is 24x24. If I could do it again I would make it 30 feet deep

[@markenglish99]

Great comprehensive video! 👏

[@adampincente209]

This is incredible, I’m playing in the sim tomorrow, $50 for 3 hours.

[@GolfBusters]

Thanks Adam! Let us know if you want help building one!

[@adampincente209]

@@GolfBusters honestly I will in a few years, my golf buddies are talking about it.

[@MichaelGriffin-bs9jq]

Looks Great! We are in the middle of building our sim. Building is up and i'm framing, insulating, etc. Probably going to be next winter before we actually play golf in it, but have been a little wishy washy on launch monitor. I was really thinking the Uneekor eye xo 2, but after watching this the Apogee might be an option. Can you use GSPRO with Apogee or just E6?

[@GolfBusters]

It comes with E6 because Trugolf APOGEE owns E6. I also believe they will be giving their brand new APEX software with it! APEX looks amazing they gave me a sneak peak the other week.

[@intothebreak571]

How is the mat working out so far. I just bought. $50 for hitting mat space. Hope so. Does it not need a divot composition like the ol magic hitting divot mat? Is it worth the hype value to cost assessment and how would you improve the realism?

[@GolfBusters]

I have loved the mat I have! I don't think you need the divot action feature.

Where do i get more info (pricing) on the Apogee? I didn't see any in the price point you were talking about? Thanks

[@GolfBusters]

We have a link in our description!

[@EverydayBroC10]

Really appreciate the great video. Thank you for sharing. Noticeable wear dimples on the screen from repeat impact. Is that avoidable?

[@GolfBusters]

Not really but it goes away as soon as e projector is turned on.

[@joepinto2804]

Can you please provide the link for the screen Thank you

[@benobrien2444]

Keen to learn more about your insulation. I saw your original build, but how did you fix the boards to the drywall? Thanks

[@GolfBusters]

Velcro screwed to studs, then the rest of the Velcro on the panels

[@benobrien2444]

@@GolfBusters thanks Looks awesome. I have a build in my garage that I’m upgrading and like your panels. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@connorwagstaff2348]

This earned my sub 100% !!!

[@GolfBusters]

Thanks Connor!

[@shawnkovlaske2845]

How big would u frame a 16x9 impact screen? 17x10?

[@GolfBusters]

Your going to want the frame to be shorter than the screen so there is no gaps. So frame itself I would add about 6-8 inches on either side but the border of the frame should cover the screen

[@soupra22]

Please do a review on the apogee. My biggest gripe is it doesn't show aoa spin lift and other metrics which seem like it should be capable of doing so especially since uneekor has those capabilities at a similar price point.

[@stepkycopky9354]

This is awesome……..

[@soobinkim2532]

Awesome setup! Where is this setup? Is the entire structure in your backyard?

[@GolfBusters]

garage in backyard!

[@clw22580]

LOVE the look of the room - in the early process of building our custom home and the Mrs has approved a golf sim space - any recommendations for someone with virtually ZERO tools or skills on a company that makes the wall panels?

[@GolfBusters]

Yes! I have one linked below!

[@GolfBusters]

Or I mean in the description!

[@clw22580]

Thanks yeah found it in the spread sheet like 5 minutes after I posted. Room dimensions? looking wider than your "standard" single car garage width@@GolfBusters

[@pablogama5323]

What thickness is the polycarbonate sheet ? ! I have seen 332 at Home Depot but I am not sure if yours is 1/4 inch 😊

[@GolfBusters]

It is thinner than that! Not sure the exact thickness

[@claytons6189]

saving for later but step one for me is getting a garage big enough to pull this off :D

[@tylertheriot8922]

How wide is your room? I want to build a net outside and one of my friends is, you guest it, a lefty. I was thinking about a 10x12x10

[@GolfBusters]

You’ll want a minimum of 15 feet of width for a lefty

[@tylertheriot8922]

@@GolfBusters thank you for the reply brother.

[@BeeAT83]

You are just so smart! Like!

[@2Nrocco]

What are the dimensions of that wall the sim is on and the size on the impact screen?

[@CyrusHostetler]

Question about your padded vinyl squares: Do you think 2" egg crate is "good enough"? Do you wish you would have gone thicker? Softer foam? Firmer foam? Love to hear what you think of it now that you have used it for a while, and have probably shanked a few balls into it

[@GolfBusters]

I used 2 inch egg crate and it's worked fine as a protector. I would try to staple a little looser and that will help the padding take full effect.

[@CyrusHostetler]

@@GolfBusters Nice. I appreciate the quick response. I am putting together a parts list and my gut thinking was 2" wouldn't be enough (*thats what she said). But I can save quite a bit if I go with 2". Kind of trying to find a best bang for my buck. Look great, and not break the bank

[@markhixson5547]

Can you provide me information in reference to the place to get impact screen?

[@GolfBusters]

Hey Mark! Email us at [e-mail] and will hook you up!

[@g8rfn]

On the panels where you can't get behind the wall... how did u attach them? I don't have access behind either side wall for mine. Just liquid nails or something like that?

[@GolfBusters]

Velcro!

[@mauryeetss3561]

The fact that this is considered cheap blows my mind

[@MichaelGriffin-bs9jq]

Did you happen to use drywall hung vertically and then use the board and batten look to hide seams? i am thinking of doing this because i am not good at finishing drywall and really don't want to pay the amount they want to finish the drywall.

[@GolfBusters]

That’s what we did!

[@MichaelGriffin-bs9jq]

Thanks for the reply! appreciate all your help!

[@timwong2436]

Great setup. Very jealous

[@PNWLiving1725]

Wow. I'm using a phigolf and was thinkin, of the garmin

[@josepheckman8443]

Is the Gchawk overhead launch monitor the best overall?

[@GolfBusters]

Haven’t tested it, love the apogee the foresight falcon looks great

[@CharlieFunk-rp9rb]

But how do you you set up the simulator

[@terrycanney6678]

what putting games do you play with that set up? I'm alway look for something new

[@GolfBusters]

Hey Terry! I may have misunderstood your question so correct me if i'm wrong. But we do the putter ball in person which is on the floor and I highlight in the video. But in terms of games we play on the simulator we actually don't putt on the simulator. We find putting on a simulator never makes you better at putting and it just takes a ton of time.

[@cleveland2022]

This setup is sweet

[@GolfBusters]

Thank you!

[@RegieWinn]

Great video. I am thinking of doing a sim build myself and like the mevo+ but was interested in learning more about the apogee. I was really impressed with the club face at impact video. I can't seem to find any in depth unbiased review of the device here or on utube. I looked through GolfBusters video's hoping to find one but was unable. Anyone have a link. Thanks

[@GolfBusters]

Hey! We are trying to put out a couple reviews on it in the coming weeks. Send me an email with all questions and I'll help you decide. [e-mail]

[@dvy5001]

Hi Could you share where you got the screen from?

[@GolfBusters]

Email me! [e-mail]

[@D-Allen]

I love your sim! One thing I wish I could fix in my sim is the ball or tee hitting the screen and dropping behind the pad at the bottom of the screen (4:35 and 5:38). If anyone reading this has any ideas let me know. I am currently using gutter foam from Menard's, wrapped in denim with an expanded PVC board as a backer and attached this to the bottom of the screen. This helps but am still losing many balls and tee's behind the screen.

[@GolfBusters]

We have like a trough. So the bottom of the screen is glued to the miniature stud wall that the bumper sits in front. Balls just catch there

[@wrd8345]

I’ve seen swimming pool noodles at the bottom. Works great and cheap

[@joseguadarrama255]

RAAAIIIIDEERRRSSSS, sorry thats the first thing i noticed lol. Great build man.

[@3o1Golf]

the trugolf sims usaly goes way to far, in my opinion. Great looking simulator and a great video! :D

[@GolfBusters]

I think one thing to know with companies is they can improve. Working with them the last month I can tell they are dedicated to improving the device and making it as good as it can be. I've had great results and any issues i've had you can tell the team really cares and usually has the issue resolved within the week.

[@3o1Golf]

@@GolfBusters sounds awsome :)

[@larryholt3366]

What software version is your apogee running on E6 just got one all the waiting on them is killing me please help

[@GolfBusters]

Hey Larry! I am using the .72 aid firmware, and I believe just the latest E6 version. Does that answer your question?

[@larryholt3366]

Would you have a link for the download ?

[@flnative7553]

how much is the building to get the correct ceiling height? my ceilings are 8 ft no bueno ....add 80k lol

[@ndnow12]

Did you link the right thing for your 1" hitting strip?

[@GolfBusters]

Hey I did! The turf I used got discontinued so I found a site that sells a 2 in 1. I recommend cutting off the (Rough Portion) if you don't want it to just use the fairway portion!

[@-racingfan2014]

Quest 3 + Golf+ + Helloreal golf adapter = 600-700 dollar total and cheaper.

[@AndrewLeeTruly]

Sorry hope much did this room cost, not including any of the sim stuff? What are the taxes on this property? What’s the square footage on your house?

[@joegreschner5797]

how far back from the impact screen does the launch pro need to be?

[@GolfBusters]

It can be very close!

[@GolfBusters]

No set distance it needs to be away

[@GreggWert]

Where did you get the hitting mat? I don't see a link for that. Great build, I've watched this about 20 times already!

[@GolfBusters]

Hey! It is the Tee line turf option from US sports turf but they stopped selling it in smaller dimensions. I would look around turf distributors in your area for 1 inch thick (Driving range turf) and see if anyone sells anything. Or just look online until you find a hitting strip that is around 1 to 1.25 inches thick!

[@GreggWert]

Thanks! Hopefully I can find a remnant or something. @@GolfBusters

[@RitoCid]

What’s the size of the building it was built inside of ?

[@GolfBusters]

The room is 24x24

[@maxwelldaniels2784]

Are you not using the same DIY hitting insert you made in previous videos? Did you have any issues with those?

[@GolfBusters]

Yup I changed to a 1 inch thick strip. The divot action mat was not very good. I have videos on how to make both.

[@maxwelldaniels2784]

@@GolfBusters okay great! I'll check out your video on the 1 inch thick strip! Thank you.

[@watchalert]

Great Info. Do u do this for a living or r u working in the conractor line?

[@GolfBusters]

KZbin is about 80% what I do no contracted experience

[@tonyrobinson1636]

Great job! You have a new subscriber...

[@GolfBusters]

Thanks Tony!

[@JMark4]

Can you provide the specs to your pc that you built?

[@GolfBusters]

I think I have one linked with similar specs!

[@ScottChristian-i4z]

Please send link for impact screen

[@GolfBusters]

Email [e-mail]

[@donniekostar9644]

How many tarp clips did you use in total?

[@GolfBusters]

I think one every 18 inches

[@hcpgolf]

Brilliant! 👏🏼

[@bradrobbery788]

love this set up! can i ask where you got the red basket type tees? thanks

[@GolfBusters]

They are called birtees! Should be linked in the description!

[@bradrobbery788]

@@GolfBusters thank you

[@glenwolf7717]

What are your dimensions for your screen?

[@GolfBusters]

15x10 showing 13’8 by 8