Golf Simulator Installation

Michiana's golf simulator specialists

Custom Golf Simulator Design & Installation

Bring the course home. We design and install complete indoor golf simulators, from the launch monitor and impact screen to the room build-out, lighting, audio and network behind it. Most simulator installers in Indiana are down in Indianapolis. We are right here in South Bend.

20+ years AV experienceHomes & commercial venuesServing Michiana

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A simulator specialist, in your area

If you have started looking into an indoor golf simulator around South Bend, you have probably run into the same problem. The dedicated simulator companies in Indiana are clustered around Indianapolis and Evansville, which means a long drive for a site visit, a long drive for the install, and a long drive any time something needs adjusting afterward.

Right Choice AV designs and installs complete simulator setups locally. That matters more than it sounds, because a golf simulator is not a single appliance you unbox. It is a room, a screen, a projector, a launch monitor, a computer, lighting, power, sound and a network connection that all have to work together. Getting the pieces shipped to your door is the easy part. Getting them to work in your basement is the job.

We have spent 20+ years doing exactly this kind of integration work for homes and businesses across Michiana, and a simulator sits right in the middle of what we already do every day.

What a full simulator setup includes

Seven or eight components that have to be selected together, not one at a time.

Launch monitor

The brain of the system, reading club and ball data. This is usually the single biggest budget decision, and the right choice depends on your space and how seriously you want the data.

Impact screen or enclosure

The surface you hit into and project onto. It has to stop a driver safely, take that impact thousands of times, and still show a clean image.

Projector

Selected and positioned for your ceiling height and throw distance, mounted so it stays out of your swing path and does not throw your shadow onto the screen.

Hitting mat and turf

A good mat is easier on your joints and gives a more realistic strike. Cheap mats are the most common regret in a DIY build.

Computer and software

The machine running your courses and practice modes, specified to run the software smoothly and set up so you are not troubleshooting before you can hit a ball.

Lighting

Overlooked constantly. The room needs enough light to play in comfortably without washing out the projected image or interfering with the launch monitor's readings.

Audio

Sound makes a simulator feel real. We handle this in-house since surround sound and whole-home audio are core services for us anyway.

Network and power

Adequate circuits in the right places and a solid network connection. Our IT background means this gets planned properly rather than discovered as a problem on install day.

Custom room build-outs

The room is the project. Everything else is equipment selection, and equipment is the easy part.

Measuring the space

Ceiling height is the first number we need, and it is the one that most often decides whether a room works. Then depth, then width. Width matters more than people expect if both a right handed and a left handed player will use it, since the hitting position shifts.

Basements, garages and dedicated rooms

Basements are the most common choice because they are enclosed and climate controlled. Support columns and duct runs are the usual complications, and both are usually solvable. Garages often have better height but need insulation, heat and lighting to be usable year round. Dedicated bonus rooms and outbuildings are the most flexible if you have one available.

Sound and comfort

Impact noise carries through a house more than people expect. Sound treatment keeps the room from being disruptive to everyone else, and it also makes the space sound better to play in. Seating, storage for clubs, and a place to put a drink turn a simulator from a practice tool into a room people actually spend time in.

Simple to premium

Not every project needs to be a showpiece. A straightforward setup in an existing room with good dimensions gets you practicing year round at a fraction of the cost of a full build-out, and it is a completely legitimate way to start.

At the other end, a dedicated room with a built-in enclosure, tiered seating, integrated lighting scenes, full audio and a bar area is a genuine entertaining space. Most projects land somewhere in between.

We will lay out what each level costs and what you get, then let you decide. There is no pressure to build the expensive version.

Why a professional install matters here

Calibration is the difference between a simulator you trust and one you argue with. If the launch monitor is not set up correctly, the numbers are wrong, and a simulator that lies to you about your swing is worse than no simulator at all.

Add space planning, projector alignment, cable management and getting the network and audio right, and it is a lot of small details that each have to be correct. One team handling all of it is why it comes together.

For your home

Play year round in a climate the Midwest does not otherwise allow between November and April. Practice with real data, play famous courses, and get a room the whole family and your friends actually use. For a lot of our clients the simulator becomes the most used room in the house.

For your business

Bars, restaurants, private clubs, offices and entertainment venues. Commercial installs need to hold up to constant use, often run multiple bays, and have to be planned around sound carrying into neighboring spaces. We handle the AV and networking side of the venue too.

Our process

  1. Consultation

    Tell us about your space and what you want out of it. Serious practice, casual play with friends, or a commercial draw all lead to different builds. We will give you an honest read on your room before anyone commits to anything.

  2. Design

    We measure, plan the layout, select the equipment to match your goals and budget, and lay out what the room needs in terms of power, lighting and network. You see the plan and the numbers before we order anything.

  3. Installation

    Build-out, mounting, screen and enclosure, projector, cable management, audio and network. Done cleanly, with everything routed out of sight.

  4. Calibration

    The step that decides whether you trust the numbers. We calibrate the launch monitor and align the projected image, then test it properly.

  5. Walkthrough and support

    We show you how to run it, get you comfortable with the software, and stay available afterward. Software updates and new courses are ongoing, and we are here for that.

Why Right Choice AV

20+ years, and an IT background

AVTech Specialists Inc. was founded in 2014 by Nate Hibschman, a former network administrator, and that origin shows up in the work. Most AV problems are really network problems, and we are equipped for both. More about our team.

Local, not a national call center

We are based in South Bend and our technicians live here. When you call, you reach the people who did the install, not a queue in another state.

Fair pricing, clear scope

We quote what the job actually takes and explain the trade-offs. High-quality work at a fair price with no pressure to buy more than you need.

One company for the whole system

Network, audio, video, automation and security from one team. Nothing gets blamed on the other contractor because there is not another contractor.

Residential and commercial

Homes, offices, conference rooms and light commercial spaces. The same standard of workmanship applies to both.

Integrated with your whole home

Your simulator's audio, lighting and network tie into the rest of the house rather than sitting on its own island. That is a real advantage of using an AV integrator instead of a simulator-only installer.

Recent projects

A look at the integration work we do across South Bend, southern Michigan and beyond.

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Lighting Control System
Whole-home audio system installed by Right Choice AV
Whole-Home Audio Setup

AVTech Specialists have installed and maintained equipment in both my home and business. Nate and his team are AWESOME!! AVTech provides excellent workmanship, products, and service. Check out their website. You won't be disappointed!

Kim Hisaw

Nate and his team are the best. Always willing to solve the problem you want solved. Pulling together the TV's, whole house sound and keeping it simple for the end user. Highly recommend AVTech!!!

Greg Aldridge

Serving South Bend and all of Michiana

Based in South Bend, and for simulator projects we travel further than our usual radius because dedicated installers are scarce in this part of the state.

  • South Bend
  • Mishawaka
  • Granger
  • Elkhart
  • Notre Dame
  • Niles, MI
  • St. Joseph, MI
  • New Buffalo, MI

Right Choice AV

AVTech Specialists Inc.
713 S Scott St
South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: (269) 876-0182

Hours

  • Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday and SundayBy appointment

Golf simulator questions, answered

How much does a home golf simulator cost?

There is a wide range, and anyone quoting you a single number without seeing your space is guessing. The launch monitor is usually the biggest single variable, and the room itself matters just as much: a basement that needs framing, electrical and finishing is a different project from a spare room that is ready to go. We build setups at several levels rather than pushing one package. Request a free quote and we will walk your space and give you real numbers for a couple of options.

How much space do I need for a golf simulator?

Ceiling height is the constraint that stops most projects, and it is the first thing to measure. You need enough height to swing a driver comfortably with room above the ball flight, plus depth for the hitting area and the screen, and width to swing without worrying about a wall. Right handed and left handed players in the same household need more width than a single-handed setup. Send us your rough dimensions or let us come measure, and we will tell you straight whether the room works, what it would take to make it work, or whether a different room in the house is the better bet.

Can you build one in my basement or garage?

Yes, and those are the two most common spaces we work in. Basements are popular because they are already enclosed and climate controlled, though ceiling height and support columns are the usual hurdles. Garages work well too and often have the height, but need attention to insulation, heat and lighting if you want to use it year round. We have also built simulators into dedicated bonus rooms and outbuildings. Every one of these is workable with the right planning.

What launch monitors and software do you work with?

We work with the major launch monitor and simulator software platforms rather than being locked into one brand, which means we can match the hardware to your budget and your goals instead of selling you whatever we happen to carry. Accuracy needs, indoor space and whether you want serious practice data or a fun room for friends all point toward different choices. We will walk you through the specific options that fit your project at the consultation.

Do you install simulators for businesses?

Yes. Bars, restaurants, private clubs, offices and entertainment venues all install simulators, and the commercial requirements are different: durability under heavy use, multiple bays, sound between spaces, and integration with the venue's existing AV and network. We handle all of that, including the audio and networking side that a simulator-only installer would leave to someone else.

Do you serve the whole Michiana area?

Yes, and for golf simulators we regularly travel further than our normal service radius, because dedicated simulator installers are scarce in this part of the state. We cover South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart and Notre Dame, plus Niles, St. Joseph and New Buffalo across the Michigan line. If you are somewhat outside that and looking for a simulator build, call and ask.

Bring the course home this winter

Free quote, no obligation. Send us your room dimensions and we will tell you honestly what is possible in your space.

713 S Scott St, South Bend, IN 46601  •  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM