SimDesignPro vs Carl's Place: golf simulator room design
Updated October 20, 2026
Both will design a home golf simulator room for your space. Carl's Place offers a paid design service starting at $599 with a one-on-one consultation, technical drawings and an itemized quote for its own enclosures and screens, booking about 3–4 weeks out. SimDesignPro is a $20, design-only service that sells no equipment: you get a design page right after checkout with a 3D model, blueprint and a cross-brand equipment list, reviewed by our team within hours.
| SimDesignPro | Carl's Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 flat | From $599 (two tiers) |
| How it starts | 3-minute online intake | Purchase, then a scheduled one-on-one consult (about an hour) |
| Timing | Design page right after checkout; human review within a few hours | Consults booking about 3–4 weeks out |
| Drawings | Print-ready top-down blueprint with dimensions and clearances | Technical drawings for the project |
| 3D / renders | Interactive 3D model and a photoreal render | 3D renderings in the higher (Complete) tier |
| Equipment | Cross-brand list with purchase links; buy anywhere | Personalized recommendations and an itemized quote; Carl's sells its own enclosures and screens |
| Live conversation | Email only | Yes — consultation with the in-house design team |
| Install help | No | Help with installation and setup after you order |
Competitor details are from their own pages, checked on the date above; prices and services can change. SimDesignPro price: $20.
When Carl's Place is the better choice
- You want a live conversation with a designer and are happy to wait a few weeks for a consult.
- You plan to buy a Carl's Place enclosure or screen and want the quote and design from the same company.
- You want help with installation and setup after ordering.
When SimDesignPro is the better choice
- You want to see a full design for your room today, for $20, before committing to any gear.
- You want recommendations across brands — screens, projectors and launch monitors from different makers.
- You already own some equipment (for example a projector) and want the design built around it.
Not sure yet? The free fit calculator answers whether your room works before you pay anyone.
How we make money
SimDesignPro sells designs, not equipment. Some equipment links in a design are affiliate links (for example Amazon), which pay us a small commission at no extra cost to you; the design recommends gear across brands either way, and you can buy it anywhere — including from Carl's Place.
Common questions
- How much does Carl's Place charge for a golf simulator design?
- Carl's Place lists its custom golf simulator design service from $599, in two tiers: Technical (consult, technical drawings, recommendations, itemized quote) and Complete (adds 3D renderings).
- Is SimDesignPro affiliated with Carl’s Place?
- No. SimDesignPro is an independent design service. Designs may recommend Carl's Place screens or enclosures when they fit your room best.
- Can I use a SimDesignPro design and still buy from Carl’s Place?
- Yes. The equipment list is yours to use anywhere.