Not everyone has a 16×20 room to dedicate to golf — but that doesn’t mean you can’t build a great home simulator. Golf Simulators for Smaller Rooms, if your space is closer to 10×12, 12×15, or 12×16, you can still practice year-round with the right setup. The key is choosing equipment that’s compact, flexible, and doesn’t require a ton of depth.
Why It Fits: Works in very tight spaces; can even be used with a net indoors.
What You Get: Launch monitor with shot tracing, spin, and distance; app-based simulation.
Price Range: ~$699
Best For: Golfers who want feedback in small rooms or garages without building a full enclosure.
Why It Fits: Compact footprint, impact net instead of a large screen.
What You Get: Net, frame, and mat — pair with Garmin R10 or SkyTrak+ for data.
Price Range: ~$1,000–$2,000
Best For: Apartments, basements, or multipurpose rooms.
Why It Fits: Can be set up in ~12×15 rooms with 8.5–9 ft ceilings.
What You Get: SkyTrak+ launch monitor, smaller enclosure, impact screen, mat, short-throw projector.
Price Range: ~$4,000–$6,000
Best For: Golfers who want a true simulator feel in a smaller room.
Why It Fits: Needs ~12W × 18D × 9H, so it works for slightly larger garages or basements but still smaller than full 16×20 setups.
What You Get: 10’ wide screen/enclosure, mat, turf, projector, plus your choice of launch monitor.
Price Range: ~$6,000–$10,000 depending on monitor.
Best For: Dedicated small rooms where you want a permanent screen setup.
Why It Fits: Uses a camera-based system that doesn’t require as much depth as radar units like FlightScope or TrackMan.
What You Get: Portable launch monitor, simulation software, pairing options with compact screens.
Price Range: ~$4,500+
Best For: Players wanting pro-level accuracy in a smaller room.
Small multipurpose rooms (10×12) → Portable net + Rapsodo MLM2PRO or Garmin R10.
Medium rooms (12×15) → SkyTrak+ Compact Studio or SIG10 enclosure.
Smaller dedicated golf rooms (12×16) → Uneekor Eye Mini or SkyTrak+ with a mid-size enclosure.
Even if your space isn’t huge, you can still build a simulator that delivers useful practice and a ton of fun. It just takes smart equipment choices and a willingness to work within your room’s limits.