Golf Simulator Market Summary

The global golf simulator market size was estimated at USD 1,749.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,903.7 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2030. The rising popularity of indoor and home-based sports experiences is driving the golf simulator industry growth.

Key Market Trends & Insights

• In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
• Country-wise, South Korea is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
• In terms of segment, hardware accounted for a revenue of USD 1,100.2 million in 2024.
• Software is the most lucrative offering segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Market Size & Forecast

• 2024 Market Size: USD 1,749.4 Million
• 2030 Projected Market Size: 2,903.7 Million
• CAGR (2025-2030): 9.4%
• North America: Largest market in 2024

Golf simulators provide a convenient alternative, allowing players to practice and play the sport from the comfort of their homes or in commercial indoor facilities. The increasing demand for home entertainment Hardware, coupled with technological advancements that make golf simulators more user-friendly and interactive, is contributing to sustained market growth.

Technological advancements have revolutionized the golf simulator industry, enhancing realism, accuracy, and user experience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a key role by analyzing swing mechanics, ball trajectory, and player performance in real time, providing personalized feedback and coaching insights. AI-powered simulators can track minute details such as club speed, ball spin, launch angle, and shot dispersion, helping golfers refine their skills with precision.

4K graphics and high-definition projectors have significantly improved the visual experience, making virtual golf courses more immersive and lifelike. Players can experience famous real-world courses with stunning detail, from terrain textures to weather effects, creating a near-authentic golfing environment. Motion tracking technology has also advanced, using high-speed cameras and infrared sensors to capture player movements with extreme accuracy. This ensures precise simulation of swings, putting strokes, and ball impact, making the experience more realistic.

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Global Golf Simulator Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the golf simulator market report based on offering, type, simulator type, installation type, end use, and region:

• Offering Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services
• Type Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Built-in
  • Portable
  • Free Standing
• Simulator Type Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Full Swing Simulator
  • Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator
• Installation Type Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
• End Use Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • Residential
  • Commercial
• Regional Outlook (Market Size, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
    • A.E
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa

Key Golf Simulator Company Insights 

• In February 2025, Rapsodo Inc. partnered with TruGolf’s E6 APEX, bringing expanded simulation capabilities to its Mobile Launch Monitor 2 Pro (MLM2PRO) for premium members. This integration enhances Rapsodo’s product offerings, allowing athletes of all skill levels to experience realistic playing conditions and refine their abilities through practice rounds and skill-based games. The collaboration follows a recent update to the MLM2PRO, which improved graphic quality and introduced junior tee locations to Rapsodo’s simulated courses, enhancing the overall gaming experience and making it more family-friendly. These advancements reflect Rapsodo’s ongoing commitment to enhancing and evolving its golf technology.
• In February 2025, BenQ launched the AK700ST, the latest addition to its ACE Series and its most advanced golf simulator projector to date. Featuring a 4,000-lumen 4K laser light source, the AK700ST enhances golf simulation with lifelike detail, vibrant colors, and superior texture richness. Designed for seamless installation, it minimizes ambient light interference to deliver an immersive, play-like-you’re-there experience. As the first brand to develop a dedicated projector lineup for golf simulation, BenQ continues to expand its portfolio with models ranging from 1080p to 4K, catering to golf enthusiasts seeking high-quality, realistic gameplay.

Key Golf Simulator Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the golf simulator market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

• aboutGOLF
• BenQ
• Bushnell Golf
• ErnestSports
• Foresight Sports
• Full Swing Golf
• GOLFZON
• Optishot Golf
• SKYTRAK
• GOLFJOY LIMITED
• X-GOLF AMERICA
• Garmin Ltd.
• Toptracer
• FlightScope Golf
• Rapsodo Inc.

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