Golf Simulator Installation, Sales, and Design in New York City

A general rule of thumb is that you should be able to swing a club in the space without hitting anything. You'll need 8" to 12" of space behind your screen to prevent wall damage, and at least 8 feet from the screen to the tee. Typically, 9' to 10' ceilings and a width of 8' or more are required, with room behind your tee to swing.

In many cases, yes. Apartments and condos throughout New York City can accommodate a golf simulator when the room dimensions and ceiling heights are suitable. We can help determine whether your space is a good fit.

Installation timelines vary depending on the project's complexity, room preparation requirements, and equipment selection. After reviewing your project, we can provide a more accurate timeline.

Designing and building a golf simulator without complications requires years of experience to avoid costly mistakes. The DIY route requires a ton of research and mistakes can make your sim unusable. Costly errors we see include buying equipment that doesn't work together, building shoddy enclosures, and pads that result in injury and room damage from ricochets. Plus, if you don't hang the screen properly and with correct tension, it will wear out quickly and you'll spend hundreds or thousands of dollars replacing screens that wear out or tear.

For a home golf simulator, the choice usually comes down to your available space, budget, and how seriously you want to practice. For a home golf simulator, camera-based technology is generally the better choice because it provides excellent ball and club data while requiring less room for ball flight and you don't have to place the launch monitor several feet behind the hitting tee. Radar-based systems are a great option if you have a larger space or want a portable launch monitor that can also be used outdoors. Ultimately, the specific launch monitor matters more than whether it uses radar or cameras, so your available space, budget, and intended use should guide the decision.

Yes, potentially—but you should not assume that a golf simulator will increase your home's value by the amount you spend on it. The evidence suggests that a simulator is more likely to increase buyer appeal and marketability than provide a guaranteed dollar-for-dollar return.Interestingly, newer 2026 consumer research reported by House Beautiful, citing Zillow data, found that golf simulators were associated with an estimated 2.7% increase in home value. That's encouraging evidence that buyers may place a measurable premium on the feature, although it shouldn't be interpreted as a guaranteed return for every home or installation.

Not necessarily. Many homeowners install simulators in multipurpose spaces, such as home offices and underutilized rooms. Ace sells and installs a variety of retractable screens and enclosures, including Murphy, SportsScreen, and custom options that make rooms both golf- and multipurpose spaces. Garages, basements, family rooms, sun porches, rooftops, decks, and backyards can all include a golf simulator.

Absolutely. We help clients select launch monitors, enclosures, impact screens, turf systems, projectors, and software based on their goals, space limitations, and budget.