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Home Golf Bay Planning Checklist

A room-first checklist that walks a buyer from tape measure to finished bay before any five figure order is placed.

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Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.

Most regret in this category traces back to a single skipped step: measuring the room after the hardware was already ordered. This checklist follows the same order as our guide at /guide/, starting with the three dimensions that decide everything, then moving through the launch monitor, the screen and projector, the budget, comfort and long-term care. Work through it with a tape measure and a driver in hand, and run your numbers through the Golf Simulator Room Fit Checker at /tools/golf-bay-room-fit/ before you speak to a single seller.

Every line is written so you can tick it or write a figure next to it. Where a line depends on a product specification, such as the ball-to-screen distance a launch monitor requires, ask the seller for the number in writing rather than relying on a forum thread. If a line does not apply to your project, cross it out; a shorter, honest checklist beats a long one you stop reading. For the reasoning behind the room measurements, see our article on how much space a premium bay actually requires at /blog/space-requirements/.

  • Measure ceiling height from the finished floor to the lowest obstruction (beam, duct, light, fan or sprinkler head), not to the drywall
  • Measure the usable depth along the hitting line and the usable width across it, then enter all three dimensions in the Room Fit Checker
  • Hold a driver at the top of your backswing inside the room and record how far the clubhead rises above your head
  • Note every door swing, window, support column and garage door track that crosses the footprint of the bay
  • Decide whether left-handed golfers or guests will use the bay, and plan a centered hitting position if so
  • Check the floor for level, moisture and seasonal temperature swings, especially in a garage or basement
  • Choose between a camera based and a radar based launch monitor with your room depth and lighting in mind
  • Confirm in writing the ball-to-screen distance the launch monitor requires and any open floor it needs behind the golfer
  • Ask which shot data the software shows at your tier and which metrics sit behind a paid upgrade
  • Match the impact screen size and aspect ratio to the enclosure and to your ceiling height
  • Confirm the projector throw ratio places the lens ahead of the ball using the Projector Throw Calculator
  • Plan a projector mounting point that clears the swing arc, the enclosure frame and any ceiling obstruction
  • Decide where the computer, monitor and keyboard will sit so nobody crosses the sensor view or the projector beam
  • Write down an all-in budget that includes hardware, delivery, installation, software subscriptions and a contingency
  • Ask every seller for a written quote that separates hardware, delivery, installation and recurring fees
  • Confirm return windows, warranty terms and who handles calibration support before paying a deposit
  • Plan soundproofing or at least an impact dampening layer if the bay shares a wall or floor with living space
  • Check that the room's electrical circuit can carry the projector, computer and lighting without tripping
  • Plan lighting that keeps the screen dark enough for the projector while the ball stays clearly visible to the sensor
  • Add climate control or a dehumidifier if the space is not already conditioned year round
  • Set aside a small annual reserve for screen, mat and lamp replacements plus software renewals
  • Write the first monthly inspection date for the mat, screen and projector filter on the calendar before the bay is finished
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