Your two-car garage in DFW is probably already the right size for a custom golf simulator room — and the odds are good you have never thought about it that way. Most DFW garages built in the past 25 years run 20 feet wide, 20 to 22 feet deep, with 9 to 10-foot ceilings. Those are the dimensions a professional simulator installation needs. The screen fits the width, the projector has the depth to throw a sharp image, the ceiling gives most golfers full swing clearance, and the floor plan leaves room for seating. Rated 5.0 stars across 30 Google reviews, 19th Hole Golf Simulators has turned more DFW garages into simulator rooms than any other configuration we build. Call 972-898-0419 or contact us online to find out what your garage can become.

Why the Garage Is the First Room We Look At

When we arrive for an in-person consultation at a DFW home, the garage is almost always the first space we assess — and it is the right call in most cases. Garages offer something most interior rooms do not: a clear, unobstructed floor plan without load-bearing walls, interior doors, or ceiling-height variations from structural elements. They also offer full-width walls that can accommodate a screen at the scale that makes a simulator experience genuinely immersive.

There is also a noise isolation advantage that matters. Hitting a ball into a simulator screen generates impact sound. In a garage, that sound is contained in a space that is already somewhat acoustically separated from the main living areas. The same session in a bonus room above bedrooms is a different conversation.

The International Building Code sets the minimum habitable ceiling height at 7 feet. Your garage is almost certainly above that, and most newer DFW construction puts garage ceilings at 9 to 10 feet — well within the 9-foot minimum that professional simulator installations need for full driver clearance for most golfers.

What to Check Before You Commit to the Garage

Not every DFW garage is a perfect fit without some planning. Here are the specific things to evaluate before deciding — all of which our team assesses during the free in-person consultation.

Ceiling Height at the Impact Position

Measure at the exact point where the golfer will stand, not the average ceiling height of the room. Garage door tracks, overhead storage units, and light fixtures can reduce the usable clearance at the hitting position specifically. Nine feet of clear, unobstructed ceiling at impact is the practical minimum for most golfers up to 6 feet 1 inch. Taller golfers need 10 feet or more. Read the full breakdown in our room requirements guide.

The Screen Wall

The wall opposite the garage door becomes your screen wall. It should be flat, unobstructed, and free of windows. Windows on the screen wall introduce ambient light that washes out the projected image during daylight hours. A window on a side wall is manageable with treatment. A window dead centre behind the screen is a problem worth solving before installation rather than after.

Electrical Capacity

A simulator installation requires dedicated circuits for the projector, launch monitor, computer, and lighting. Most DFW garages have a 20-amp circuit or two. Additional circuits may be needed and are identified during our in-person assessment before any equipment is ordered.

Climate Control — The Non-Negotiable for DFW

This is the DFW-specific factor that separates a simulator room you use year-round from one you abandon every summer. A garage without climate control is unusable from approximately June through September in North Texas, when afternoon temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A mini-split HVAC system — independent from the home’s main HVAC, efficient, and quiet enough to run during play — is the standard solution. The Texas State Energy Conservation Office recommends appropriately sized mini-split systems for conditioned garage spaces. For more on the summer heat challenge, read our year-round practice guide.

What a Finished Garage Simulator Room Includes

A complete 19th Hole Golf Simulators garage conversion includes every component of the full room, not just equipment dropped into a space.

Carl’s Place impact-resistant screen and custom enclosure spanning the full width of the screen wall, with side barriers and framing.
Launch monitor — overhead Uneekor (the preferred choice for garages because ceiling mounting keeps the floor completely clear), TrackMan Doppler radar, or FlightScope based on your room and goals. Comparison at TrackMan vs Uneekor vs FlightScope.
High-performance projector ceiling-mounted at the optimal throw distance for your specific room dimensions, matched in output to your lighting conditions.
TruGolf MAX 4K with E6 Connect software: 150,000+ worldwide courses, player profiles, handicap tracking, practice modes, and MultiSport ARCADE.
Premium synthetic turf hitting surface and room flooring. Optional all-terrain mat for rough and bunker simulation at higher tiers.
Optional: TourPutt augmented reality putting system — most full two-car DFW garages have enough depth to include it.
Climate control coordination. Seating, storage, and lighting completed to a finished standard.

Garage vs Bonus Room: The Real Trade-Off

Many DFW homeowners have both a garage and a bonus room to consider. Here is how we typically advise on the choice.

Factor	Garage	Bonus Room
Width	Typically 20 ft — best for large screen	Typically 12-16 ft — limits screen width
Ceiling height	9-10 ft in most DFW builds	8-9 ft — may limit taller golfers
Climate control	Needs mini-split addition	Usually already conditioned
Noise isolation	Separated from living areas	Adjacent to bedrooms or living space
Floor plan flexibility	Open, no interior walls	May have structural constraints
Access for installation	Ground-level ease	Upstairs logistics for large equipment

The garage wins on space, ceiling height, and noise isolation. The bonus room wins on existing climate control and typically lower preparation cost. For most DFW clients who have both options, we recommend the garage once the dimensions are confirmed — the additional width consistently produces a better simulator experience. For full design guidance, read how to design a golf simulator room.

Garages We Have Converted Across DFW

Full coverage at our cities we serve page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do anything to my garage before the installation team arrives?

Clear the floor space, make sure existing electrical is accessible, and confirm the ceiling height at the point where the golfer will stand. Our in-person consultation identifies anything else that needs to be addressed before installation day.

Can I keep one parking space and still have a simulator?

In a full 20-foot wide garage, a partial conversion that retains a single parking space is possible with certain configurations. Most clients find, once they see the layout, that using the full footprint produces a significantly better experience. Your consultant will walk through both options.

How do I handle the garage door in a simulator room?

Most clients keep the garage door operational and address it as part of the room’s thermal envelope. The door itself is not removed — the simulator is designed around the wall at the opposite end from the door.

How much does a DFW garage simulator conversion cost?

The investment depends on the launch monitor tier, screen size, and scope of room preparation including climate control. For a full breakdown, read our complete cost guide. Financing is available through Hearth.

19th Hole Golf Simulators designs, installs, and calibrates custom golf simulator systems across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Austin, and select markets beyond Texas, including all DFW communities where a garage is waiting to become something better. Rated 5.0 stars across 30 Google reviews. Every installation is handled by our in-house team — no subcontractors.

Call 972-898-0419 or schedule your free consultation online. No cost, no obligation — just an honest conversation about your room and your goals.

From Parking Space to Practice Space: Your DFW Garage Golf Simulator Guide