Golf Simulator Projectors

Golf Simulator Projectors (Australia) – Buyer’s Guide

Build a brighter, sharper simulator bay with the right golf simulator projector. The goal is simple: fill your impact screen evenly, keep the light path above your swing, and render course detail, ball flight and launch monitor data clearly. The key specs that matter are throw distance, projection offset or lens shift, brightness measured in ANSI lumens, resolution and where the projector can safely be mounted.

GolfTec Collins supplies golf simulator projectors for home golf rooms, coaching studios and commercial simulator bays in Australia. This range now includes ViewSonic laser projectors alongside BenQ 4K and short throw options, giving you choices for compact rooms, brighter bays and premium simulator builds.

Quick Compare: Golf Simulator Projector Options

Model	Type	Resolution	Brightness	Throw / Placement	Best Fit	Price
ViewSonic LX720-4K	Laser projector	4K UHD	3,500 ANSI lumens	Standard throw, 1.3x optical zoom	Home golf simulator rooms where 4K image detail matters	$1,999
ViewSonic LSD500HD	Laser installation projector	1080p Full HD	5,500 ANSI lumens	Standard throw, 1.3x optical zoom	Bright simulator bays, coaching studios and larger rooms	$1,999
ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST	Short throw laser projector	1080p Full HD	4,000 ANSI lumens	0.5 short throw ratio	Compact rooms where the projector needs to sit closer to the impact screen	$1,999
BenQ TK710	4K laser projector	4K UHD	Bright home entertainment class	Standard throw	Premium 4K simulator and entertainment rooms	View product
BenQ TK710STi	4K short throw projector	4K UHD	Bright home entertainment class	Short throw	Premium compact golf simulator rooms needing 4K	View product
BenQ TK705i	4K projector	4K UHD	Home simulator class	Standard throw	Value-focused 4K simulator and entertainment rooms	View product
BenQ TK705STi	4K short throw projector	4K UHD	Home simulator class	Short throw	Compact rooms needing a short throw 4K option	View product
BenQ LU935ST	Short throw laser projector	WUXGA / high-resolution business class	Commercial brightness class	Short throw	Premium commercial simulator bays and coaching studios	View product
BenQ AK700ST	Short throw golf simulator projector	4K class	Golf simulator class	Short throw	Dedicated golf simulator builds wanting a purpose-fit BenQ option	View product
BenQ AH500ST	Short throw laser projector	Full HD	High-brightness class	Short throw	Full HD simulator bays needing a bright laser projector	View product
BenQ LH750	Laser projector	Full HD	High-brightness class	Standard throw	Bright standard-throw simulator rooms	View product
BenQ GP520	Portable 4K projector	4K UHD	Portable home class	Flexible portable placement	Portable simulator, sport and home entertainment use	View product
BenQ MW560	Entry projector	WXGA	Entry brightness class	Standard throw	Budget projection where 4K detail is not required	View product

Short Throw vs Standard Throw Projectors

Short throw projectors are the sweet spot for many golf simulator bays because they can sit closer to the screen, often forward of the player. This helps reduce shadows and keeps the projected image away from the club path. Standard throw projectors can still work very well when the room has enough depth for a ceiling mount behind or above the hitting area.

As a rule of thumb, multiply your screen width by the projector’s throw ratio to estimate the lens-to-screen distance. For example, a 0.5 throw ratio on a 4.5 metre wide impact screen means the projector lens sits about 2.25 metres from the screen. A standard throw lens may need more distance, but often gives more flexibility for rooms with extra depth.

Example Throw Distances For A 4.5 Metre Golf Simulator Screen

Throw Ratio	Approx Lens Distance	Typical Use	Notes
0.50	About 2.25 m	Short throw simulator bay	Good for tight rooms and reducing player shadows
0.69	About 3.1 m	Short throw / mid throw	Often suitable for ceiling mounting in front of the player
1.13	About 5.1 m	Standard throw	Needs more room depth but can work well in longer spaces
1.47	About 6.6 m	Standard throw with zoom range	Best for larger rooms or commercial installs

Brightness: How Many Lumens Do You Need?

Golf simulator projectors need more brightness than a normal living-room projector because the image is often spread across a wide impact screen. Rooms with ambient light, dark impact screens or larger images benefit from more ANSI lumens. For many home golf simulators, 3,000 to 4,000 ANSI lumens can work well. Larger simulator bays, coaching studios and brighter rooms can benefit from 5,000 ANSI lumens or more.

The ViewSonic LSD500HD is a strong option when brightness is the priority, while the ViewSonic LX720-4K is a better fit when 4K image detail matters most. For compact rooms, the ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST short throw projector helps create a large image without needing as much room depth.

Resolution: 1080p vs 4K For Golf Simulators

1080p Full HD remains a strong value choice for golf simulator setups, especially when the projector is bright and the screen is not oversized. 4K projectors can show finer course detail, sharper UI text and a more premium visual experience on large screens. If you use GSPro, E6 CONNECT or other detailed simulator software, 4K can be worth considering for a higher-end room.

BenQ Golf Simulator Projector Options

BenQ remains a strong choice for golf simulator projectors because the range includes both premium 4K projectors and short throw models that suit common hitting bay layouts. The BenQ TK710 and TK710STi suit customers wanting sharper 4K simulator visuals, while the BenQ LU935ST and AK700ST are better suited to premium short throw golf simulator builds. The BenQ TK705i and TK705STi offer 4K options at a lower price point, and the BenQ AH500ST and LH750 provide bright laser projector choices for Full HD simulator rooms.

If your simulator bay is compact, start by comparing the short throw BenQ options against the ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST. If your main priority is brightness in a larger room, compare the ViewSonic LSD500HD against BenQ’s brighter laser models. If you want 4K detail for GSPro, E6 CONNECT or a premium entertainment space, compare the ViewSonic LX720-4K with BenQ TK710, TK710STi, TK705i and TK705STi.

What To Check Before Buying A Golf Simulator Projector

Screen width: measure the actual image width you need to fill, not just the frame size.
Throw distance: confirm where the projector lens can sit relative to your impact screen.
Mounting height: make sure the projector clears the swing path and does not create shadows.
Brightness: choose higher ANSI lumens for larger screens or rooms with ambient light.
Resolution: choose 4K for premium detail or 1080p for strong value and brightness.
Keystone and corner adjustment: useful for fine-tuning, but physical placement is still important for the cleanest image.
Laser vs lamp: laser projectors offer lower maintenance and long light-source life.

Which ViewSonic Projector Should You Choose?

Choose the ViewSonic LX720-4K if you want a 4K laser projector for a home golf simulator or entertainment room and have enough depth for standard throw placement.

Choose the ViewSonic LSD500HD if you need a bright 1080p laser projector for a coaching bay, commercial simulator, larger image or room with more ambient light.

Choose the ViewSonic LSD400HD-ST if your simulator room is tighter and you need a short throw projector that can create a large image from closer to the screen.

Need Help Matching A Projector To Your Room?

If you are building a golf simulator in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia, GolfTec Collins can help you compare projector options, screen size, throw distance and simulator-room layout. Contact us before you buy if you want help choosing the best golf simulator projector for your space.