DIY Cheap Golf Simulator Breakdown: 18 Months of Upgrades & Mistakes (What I Wish I Knew First)

After 18 months with my DIY budget golf simulator, I’m breaking down every upgrade, change, and lesson learned. From flooring and enclosure tweaks to launch monitor and projector setups — here’s what I wish I knew before building my golf sim. Whether you’re starting your own build or looking to improve your setup, this video covers it all! 👇 Original $3000 Build Breakdown: https://youtu.be/lWlPsny2b1I Complete Ultra 4K Build: All price totals are based on what I paid and prices can (and have) change(d) at any time 🔹Flooring: 5x4 Hitting Mat:https://amzlink.to/az03n4rGermln Review: https://youtu.be/kB5Y6VNnzjM?si=aIgMVm2hsfJcM6hz Foam Tiles: https://amzlink.to/az0R2oRAp2GpW Rug Tape: https://amzlink.to/az0sbHAse9siA Surrounding Turf: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grizzly-Grass-12-ft-Plush-Dark-Green-Interior-Exterior-Carpet/1001127658 Rug Tape: https://amzlink.to/az0sbHAse9siA Total Flooring Cost Paid: $351 Most budget hitting mat route (OG build): Hitting Mat:https://amzlink.to/az0EhmdzNgQWt Hitting Strip: https://amzlink.to/az0CfroIfwJGb 🔹Enclosure (built-in): Impact Screen (best value on a budget for both builds): https://temu.to/k/pa4dl9vh7c7 Same screen but on Amazon (a few $$ more): https://amzlink.to/az0ftrTW3A0xZ Gray version: https://amzlink.to/az0aQiMhGXU4A Review:https://youtu.be/KP1jRodbFd0?si=USTBaTGWEHwe-Qsr Hook-Eyes: https://amzlink.to/az0IyQL7oevtX Drywall Anchors: https://amzlink.to/az0nyvv4CFEJ3 Netting (Optional): https://amzlink.to/az0Ki5Pcfa9iA Bungee Balls - Optional (the impact screen comes with them already): https://amzlink.to/az0bHObtsT0l0 Shank Wall Foam: https://amzlink.to/az08AQNpKCUWC Shank Wall Curtains: https://amzlink.to/az0DUFnMUnTax Shank Wall Curtain Rod: https://amzlink.to/az0GRvIhHpt9d Total Enclosure Cost Paid: $240 🔹Launch Monitor(s): 🛒Shop the links using discount code UNREALGOLF for the lowest price possible at PlayBetter🔴 Best for Indoor Simulation Only: Square Golf Launch Monitor: https://www.playbetter.com/products/square-golf-simulator-launch-monitor?selling_plan=692074217837&variant=51725026230637&ghref=2301%3A709656 Use Code UNREALGOLF at Checkout See it in action: https://youtu.be/BF_3Yp4CsIM?si=6MI8BgrmrWivwoa7 https://youtu.be/tDsOETdDeow?si=UUaHQmyWATytlH1a Best with Game Improvement/Portable: Rapsodo MLM2PRO: https://www.playbetter.com/products/rapsodo-mlm-2-pro-golf-launch-monitor-simulator?_pos=2&_sid=24b992e5e&_ss=r&variant=43150354579621&ghref=2301%3A709656 Use Code UNREALGOLF at Checkout See it in action: https://youtu.be/7d8wifbx870?si=_FrmqXSNTy377h8k https://youtu.be/j4fadJSxHLo?si=Ig1gpdjG2zRI4coT Square VS MLM2Pro: https://youtu.be/4cmzeK5hESg?si=Hu88twHiZqtLtrsP Total LM Cost Paid: $675 🔹Projector: BenQ AK700ST (Best Value 4K Option): https://www.playbetter.com/products/benq-ak700st-golf-simulator-projector?ghref=2301%3A709656 Favorite 1080p Budget Option: https://amzlink.to/az0XH8YBc6Rcl Total Projector Cost Paid: $2500 🔹Gaming PC: GREAT 4K Ultra option (closest to my build and currently cheaper than what I got it for): https://amzlink.to/az0dP7NvrOqgB Great 1080p Ultra option: https://amzlink.to/az0mbj422h87O Budget entry option (good for 1080p medium settings at best): https://amzlink.to/az0HP0t8pXZSk Total PC Paid: $1500 🔹Software: GSPRO: https://gsprogolf.com Total Software Cost Paid: $250/yr 💰GRAND TOTAL For MY 4K Ultra Golf Sim Build: $5516 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Flooring (Big Savings Here) 04:42 - Unique Enclosure Idea 08:28 - New Launch Monitor 10:38 - 4K Projector Upgrade 12:54 - Gaming PC and Software Options 14:30 - GSPRO 17:03 - Final Thoughts and Surprise Ending #golfsimulator #diygolfsim #indoorgolf #golfsimsetup #golfsimbuild #homegolfsimulator #golfsimulatorreview #budgetgolfsimulator #golfsetup #golfsimulatorideas