How to Build a Home Golf Simulator w/ James Laidlaw from InHome Golf
Mar 27, 2023
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James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, an expert in building home golf simulators, joins the show to discuss various topics including room sizing, launch monitors, budget, turf, projectors, and impact screens. The chapter highlights the importance of space, impact screens, and determining the aspect ratio for a home golf simulator setup. They also talk about safety considerations and functionality in building a home golf simulator.
Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity, with an increasing demand for knowledge and guidance when it comes to building a personalized setup.
Factors to consider when creating a simulator room include space, ceiling height, width, and depth requirements.
Deep dives
Key Points
1) The importance of therapy during stressful times and how it can provide tools for managing difficult emotions and situations. 2) Different types of wrist sensors used in analyzing golf swings and how they can help improve club face control and overall swing mechanics. 3) The growing popularity of in-home simulators and the increasing demand for knowledge and guidance when it comes to building a personalized setup. 4) Factors to consider when creating a simulator room, including space, ceiling height, width, and depth requirements.
Costs and options for building a custom golf simulator
The podcast episode discusses the various costs and options involved in building a custom golf simulator. They mention that a typical install through their company costs around $40,000 for a full system with installation. They also highlight different parts of the market and the availability of different packages at varying price points. Specific examples of packages and their costs are given, including custom screens, impact screens, projectors, touchscreens, and tracking systems. The importance of considering ongoing costs, such as software and computer requirements, is also emphasized.
Room size, safety considerations, and benefits of software
The podcast episode covers the importance of room size when setting up a golf simulator, with a recommended size of 10 feet high, 15 feet wide, and 25 feet long. Safety considerations are discussed, including protection for sky shots and shank shots, such as the use of canopies and wall panels. The benefits and cost differences between different golf simulation software options, such as GS Pro, E6, and Trackman, are explored, highlighting factors like graphics, touch interface, online communities, and compatibility with different tracking systems. The necessity of a dedicated gaming PC and ongoing costs of software are also mentioned.
Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity. There are more options than ever to build it on your own or hire a company to take care of everything. James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, who recently did Jon's home installation, joins the show to share his knowledge. We cover various topics, including room sizing, launch monitors, budget, turf, projectors, impact screens, and plenty more. You can check out the progress on Jon's simulator in this Twitter thread.
If you want to download InHome Golf's free guide, you can visit their website here: https://inhomegolf.com/ and James graciously provided his email address for questions here: james@inhomegolf.com