A golf-simulator layout for left- and right-handed players
Plan the hitting centre, device position and changeover routine when golfers use both sides of the ball.
A room that fits one right-handed golfer may not fit a left-handed visitor. Plan both swing envelopes before fixing the mat, monitor, projector or furniture.
Draw two golfers, not one wider circle
Mark the ball position, stance and full club path for each intended player. Include the finished mat height, lowest obstruction, wall clearance and the space used while changing clubs. Do not confirm clearance with a full-speed test swing in a confined room.
Check how the monitor handles a change of side
| Monitor position | Question |
|---|---|
| Behind the ball | Does it stay on the same target line, and does software handedness need changing? |
| Beside the ball | Must the unit be moved for each player, and where is its protected position? |
| Overhead | Does the hitting zone support both sides, and what mounting geometry is required? |
Rapsodo says its rear-mounted device stays in the same place for left-handed play but the player setting changes. Foresight's Falcon quick-start guide explicitly asks for room to swing both left- and right-handed and provides model-specific mounting dimensions.
Write the changeover routine
If equipment moves between players, mark its positions, protect cables and wait for the device to confirm readiness before the next shot. Keep bystanders out while the player and equipment change sides. A centred hitting strip may help sharing, but only if the complete mat supports a level stance on both sides.
Sources
Checked 10 November 2026. Recheck the current manual before buying.