INSIGHTS & GUIDES

From the Team That's Built 300+ Bays

Planning guides, cost breakdowns, and industry perspectives — grounded in a decade of real operating experience at Five Iron Golf.

Premium commercial golf simulator installation with multiple bays, lounge seating, and entertainment displays

BUSINESS CASE9 min read

The ROI of a Golf Simulator: A Data-Driven Business Case

Every decision-maker considering a golf simulator for their property eventually asks the same question: what's the return? This article provides the data — drawn from industry rese...

Modern luxury apartment amenity space with golf simulator bay, lounge seating, and contemporary finishes

LUXURY AMENITIES8 min read

Luxury Apartment Amenities: Why Golf Simulators Are Driving Lease Value

Every luxury apartment building has a fitness center, a rooftop lounge, and a co-working space. Golf simulators are the amenity that actually differentiates — and the data shows th...

Upscale country club golf simulator lounge with multiple bays, comfortable seating, and warm wood finishes

COUNTRY CLUBS9 min read

Golf Simulators for Country Clubs: The Complete Guide to Getting It Right

Country clubs across the country are adding golf simulators. But the ones getting real value from the investment aren't just buying equipment — they're building member experiences....

Luxury custom golf simulator room with stone walls, lounge seating, and a large impact screen displaying a golf course

PLANNING8 min read

How Much Does a Custom Golf Simulator Actually Cost?

The internet is full of golf simulator cost guides written by people who sell packages off a shelf. This one is written by the team that's designed and built 300+ bays for Five Iro...

Trackman golf simulator room layout showing proper dimensions, projector placement, and hitting area requirements

PLANNING7 min read

Golf Simulator Room Dimensions: The Complete Planning Guide

Most golf simulator dimension guides give you minimums and send you on your way. This guide goes deeper — because after building 300+ bays, we've learned that the difference betwee...

Luxury hotel golf simulator lounge with elegant chandelier lighting, leather seating, and a guest playing on a premium simulator bay

HOSPITALITY9 min read

Why Hotels Are Adding Golf Simulators — And How to Do It Right

Golf simulators are showing up in hotel lobbies, resort clubhouses, and boutique properties across the country. Some are generating real revenue. Others are collecting dust. The di...