Sheet A-1 · Room fit

Will a golf simulator fit your room?

This check uses the space numbers for the Garmin Approach R10, from its maker's manual. Change the room and the plan redraws. More models are coming.

Start from a room like yours

Step 1 · Your room

Room depth net wall to back wall18' 0"

Room width side wall to side wall12' 0"

Ceiling height9' 0"

Step 2 · You

Your height5' 10"

You swing

Garmin's numbers

Put the R10 on the ground 6 to 8 ft behind the tee spot.
Indoors, keep the tee spot at least 8 ft from the net. One reviewer needed about 10 ft.
The ball can sit up to 1 ft either side of the target line, in a 2 x 2 ft area that starts 6 ft from the unit.
Garmin gives no number for ceiling height or room width.

Source: Garmin Approach R10 owner's manual, checked 5th November 2026.

Fits

Your room: 12' 0" wide, 18' 0" deep, 9' 0" ceiling. Depth: Fits. Garmin gives no number for width or ceiling, so check those two yourself.

Plan · top view · 1 grid square = 1 ft

Fits

18' 0"

Ball 8' 0" from the net, device 8' 0" behind the ball. That leaves 2' 0" spare behind the device.

You: 18' 0"

Garmin gives no number

The maker gives no width number. Your target line is 6' 0" from each side wall. Make sure a full swing clears the wall on your left.

Garmin gives no number

The maker gives no ceiling number. Standing, you have 3' 2" above your head. Check that a full swing with your longest club clears the ceiling.

Section · side view · you standing at the ball

Standing height only. Your swing reaches higher, so leave room above the club at the top of your swing.