Crisp visuals. No shadows. Seamless setup. A short-throw golf simulator projector brings your setup to life, and we’ve got you covered with the best selection online. Shop or get in touch for a personalized recommendation on your short-throw projector for golf simulator.
Your setup isn’t complete until you have the right golf simulator projector, and the short-throw style is one of our most popular categories here at Indoor Golf Outlet. It produces a large, vivid image from a short distance, perfect for indoor simulators.
Traditional projectors need longer throw distances and are more suitable for traditional use cases such as home theatres. With short-throw projectors, you can mount them closer to your screen. That means fewer shadows, less space needed, and zero interference with your swing.
Whether you're practicing in a garage bay or building out a full-size golf simulator studio, the right projector makes or breaks your visual experience and the entire setup. It can make you feel like you’re actually out on the course. That’s why we’ve curated the best selection of short-throw projectors for golf simulators here in our catalog.
Every model we carry is tested for compatibility with industry-standard enclosures and software, with brightness levels and resolution built for year-round, shadow-free performance. Here are some of our most popular models if you want a quick recommendation:
Placing you in a projector that best fits your requirement and budget is our primary goal. If you would like one-on-one guidance for finding the ideal projector, we recommend getting in touch with one of our Golf Simulator Experts who have seen nearly every screen size and projector requirement combination.
You’ll also enjoy fast and free shipping on most products and support that doesn’t vanish once you hit “checkout.” Shop now and take the next step towards installing or upgrading your golf simulator with the right short-throw golf simulator projector!
You definitely need some type of projector, but technically, you could use a normal-throw projector for certain types of setups (we do not recommend normal-throw projectors for most setups). That said, short-throw projectors won’t interfere with your swing or cast distracting shadows, making them the go-to projector for golf simulation. You can mount short-throw projectors closer to the screen while still projecting a large, crisp image.
“Short throw” usually means the projector is mounted around 9’-13’ from the impact screen generally speaking. The ideal mounting location for the projector is 1’-3’ behind the tee area, assuming the golfer is hitting 10’-11’ from the impact screen. The exact throw distance is model-dependent and based upon the viewable dimensions of the impact screen and the projectors throw ratio. Always check the throw distance calculation of the projector while using your viewable screen dimensions to ensure the projector that you are considering is the best option! We know this can be a bit complex, which is why we offer free consultation with one of our Golf Simulator Experts during the purchasing process.
These use specialized lenses and internal tech to produce distortion-free images from a short distance. Combine that with laser light sources, high lumen counts, and 4K capabilities - the price reflects performance. They’re as good as it gets.
Only you can decide if it’s worth it or not, but anyone serious about building a high-performing golf simulator can justify the expense. These projectors reduce space requirements, improve visual quality, and eliminate common issues like shadow casting or awkward ceiling mounts. Think of this as an investment in realism and playability.
The BenQ TK700ST is a strong, budget-friendly option at under $2,000. It still puts out a solid 3,000 lumens with an input lag of only 16ms at 60Hz and a versatile throw ratio ranging from 0.9~1.08. You get unparalleled quality and 4K graphics at a price that fits your budget.
For under $3,000, we would recommend the BenQ AH700ST, or the AK700ST. Both models feature BenQ’s signature Golf Simulator Mode, 4,000-lumens, and auto-screen fit for fast, clean setups in any lighting. If 4K graphics are of high importance, the AK700ST will provide them at an unbeatable price!
