Golf Simulator Businesses are popping up all over North America, whether it be for entertainment with food & drink or a facility dedicated to improving your golf game. We've put together this comprehensive guide to commercial golf simulators to help those just getting started or for those who already have a business and want to improve/upgrade their facility.
2025 Updates: We've worked with The National Golf Foundation (NGF) to provide a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the golf simulator market. Through extensive primary and secondary research, we examine the key factors driving the simulator segment's growth: technological advancement, increased affordability, improved facility economics, and accelerating consumer interest. Now included with our Commercial Guide is our White Paper Research on the Indoor Golf Business!
We had had the opportunity to partner with some great indoor golf facilities!
Here's what they have to say about their experience with The Indoor Golf Shop
Wanting to learn more about starting your own Golf Simulator Business? Check out our new Commercial Golf Simulator Blog Article!
Jay Lasco walks through a full commercial build in his review of our SIGPRO Commercial Enclosure!
His video review features mounting the unit to the enclosure, mounting the projector to the enclosure, and hitting on our SIGPRO Super Softy Commercial Golf Mat.
“This is the complete package. You’re looking at lessons, fittings, playing courses, contests, social outings, you name it. Pretty much the possibilities are endless... We’re planning on even running season-long or year-long matches, even on the simulator."
- Will Haughey, head PGA Professional at Hurricane Creek Country Club.
"The Indoor Golf Shop SIGPRO Commercial simulator solutions are best-in-class. Materials are well made and assembly was straightforward. Sound Investment for our growing business. Highly Recommend! "
- Steve Cox founder, Golfstix
A commercial grade golf simulator differs from a residential simulator in that it is designed for continuous use with multiple golfers in mind. Most indoor golf businesses are made up of multiple bays. Each bay consists of 5 main items that will be used to create the ultimate indoor golf experience.
Starting a golf simulator business is so much more than the products you select! It is an experience that should wow your members and keep them coming back for more!
Setting up an internal member messaging system and portal is important for your members! Using software solutions to fully build out your facility can help with ease of access. Having a clubhouse dashboard or league software can also help add to the experience of your indoor golf business. These tools will help you build a loyal community around your business.
Simulator security is also important, you'll want to make sure the facility you have chosen has the proper security measures to keep your products safe! Whether you have open hours or a 24/hour facility, you'll want to make sure you golf simulator
We've put together a full guide to starting your own golf simulator business to help you get the ball rolling! Featuring Industry Data like the average investment per bay, timeline for positive financial impact, and industry context & opportunity!
Commercial golf simulator bays run $15,000-$30,000 each in equipment, before build-out. Most facilities finance or lease rather than pay cash, which moves the cost from capital to a fixed monthly operating expense and preserves working capital for the build itself. We offer two routes: a fast credit decision through QuickSpark, or a structured 24-60 month lease through
LeaseProcess with no down payment. Start-ups qualify for both, and equipment installed before December 31st is generally Section 179 eligible. Learn more about commercial golf simulator financing.
