Invisible Golf Simulators: Full Performance Without Giving Up Your Space
- oksana156
- 6 days ago
- 5 min read
Designed by golfers who understand space, performance and real homes
Not every space suits a permanent golf simulator build and not every golfer wants their home to feel like a training facility. More and more passionate golfers are looking for a smarter, more considered approach to simulator design. One that delivers serious performance when you’re playing, but allows the room to function normally the rest of the time.
This shift is especially common in homes where space is limited or multipurpose: garages that still need to house cars, sheds that double as workshops, home offices, or entertainment rooms shared with family.
That’s where the concept of an Invisible GolfSim comes in. An invisible golf simulator is not about reducing performance. It’s about integrating performance properly, so when the simulator isn’t in use, it steps back visually and physically, leaving a clean, usable space behind.
No permanent takeover, no visual clutter, no compromise on how the simulator actually plays.
What Is an Invisible Golf Simulator?
An invisible golf simulator isn’t defined by a single product. It’s a design philosophy. Whether the system uses a retractable screen or a fully integrated Murphy-style solution, the goal is the same:
A full-performance golf simulator when you’re playing
A normal, usable room when you’re not
Crucially, the fundamentals of golf simulation do not change:
Proper swing clearance
Accurate ball and club tracking
Correct screen positioning and lighting
Realistic ball flight and course play
The difference lies in how the system is integrated into the room. Invisible GolfSims are engineered from the start to work within the constraints of real homes.
Are you working with a tighter or multipurpose space? Talk to Golfsim about invisible golf simulator design.
Why Space-Saving Simulator Design Is Becoming So Popular
The reality is simple: modern homes don’t always have spare rooms sitting idle.
Golfers want:
Performance they can trust
A room that still feels intentional and liveable
A setup their partner or family can live with
Invisible GolfSims solve this problem by allowing one room to do more, without the compromises that usually come with multi-use spaces.
This approach works particularly well in:
Garages
Sheds
Home offices
Multipurpose entertainment rooms
When designed properly, the room doesn’t feel like it’s “waiting” to be used for golf. It simply becomes golf-ready when you need it.
Retractable Golf Simulator Screens
Retractable simulator screens are often the first step toward an invisible setup. Golfsim Australia’s motorised retractable screens are designed for golfers who want flexibility.
When deployed, the screen performs exactly as a fixed simulator screen should:
Sharp projected image
Controlled sound behaviour
Reliable impact absorption
When stored, it retracts neatly out of sight, restoring the room to its original purpose. This option is ideal if you:
Still need to park in the garage
Want the room to serve multiple purposes
Don’t want a permanent visual fixture dominating the space
For many golfers, retractable screens strike the perfect balance between performance and discretion.
Introducing the Murphy GolfSim
For golfers who want the most seamless invisible solution available, the Murphy GolfSim takes space efficiency to another level.
The Murphy GolfSim is a fully folding golf simulator system designed for spaces where a permanent build isn’t practical, or simply isn’t what you want. When closed, the system sits flush against the wall with a clean, architectural finish.
When opened, it becomes a complete golf simulator environment, including:
A dedicated hitting platform
A full projection screen
A properly engineered playing zone
It’s been developed for golfers who want:
A usable space most of the time
A proper simulator when it matters
A solution that feels engineered, not improvised
Interest has been strong already, we highly recommend registered your interest early.
Performance Still Comes First
A common misconception is that space-saving simulators involve compromise. They don’t, if they’re designed correctly. Whether a system is fixed, retractable or folding, the fundamentals remain unchanged:
Proper swing clearance
Accurate ball and club tracking
Correct lighting and screen alignment
Realistic ball flight
The technology stays the same. The difference is how it’s integrated into the space.
Invisible GolfSims succeed or fail based on experience, planning and execution, not hardware alone.
The Technology Behind Invisible Golf Simulators
At the core of every Golfsim invisible solution is Uneekor’s camera-based launch monitor technology, delivering precise ball and club data through high-speed optical tracking. Shot capture, ball flight, club path and impact data remain uncompromised, regardless of whether the system is fixed, retractable or folding.
Key technical considerations include:
Launch monitor positioning: Camera-based systems require millimetre-accurate alignment. Invisible systems are engineered so that sensor placement, calibration and stability are maintained every time the system is deployed.
Lighting control: Consistent, calibrated lighting is essential for reliable tracking. Retractable and folding setups are designed with fixed lighting zones to ensure accuracy is maintained each session.
Screen geometry and tensioning: Impact screens are tensioned and framed to maintain consistent ball response and image quality, even when retracted or folded between uses.
Swing clearance and safety margins: Ceiling height, club arc and stance position are engineered into the design from the outset, ensuring golfers can swing freely and confidently. Learn more about room dimensions.
The result is a simulator that performs like a permanent installation when in use, without permanently occupying the space. For golfers focused on performance, the difference isn’t the technology. It’s the experience and precision behind how that technology is integrated.
Why Experience Matters With Invisible GolfSim Solutions
Retractable and folding simulators aren’t something you bolt on later. They need to be planned from day one:
Ceiling height
Swing arc
Launch monitor positioning
Lighting control
Screen geometry
Golfsim Australia is the only team in the country that designs, engineers and installs every simulator system fully in-house. That means your room, your swing and your setup are considered together, not separately.
Golfers choose Golfsim for invisible golf solutions because of:
15+ years designing premium golf simulator environments
Australia’s only fully in-house simulator design and installation team
Specialist experience in retractable and folding systems
Systems engineered for accuracy, realism and confidence
Integration with Uneekor’s industry-leading camera technology
Custom designs built around your room ,not retrofitted later
FAQs: Invisible & Space-Saving Golf Simulators
What is an invisible golf simulator?
An invisible golf simulator is a space-saving system designed to deliver full simulator performance when in use, while allowing the room to function normally when not in use.
Do retractable screens affect simulator performance?
No. When designed correctly, retractable screens perform the same as fixed screens in terms of image quality, sound control and impact absorption.
Are folding or Murphy-style simulators suitable for serious golfers?
Yes. Performance depends on design and setup, not whether the system folds away. Proper swing clearance, tracking accuracy and screen alignment are critical.
What rooms are best suited to invisible GolfSims?
Garages, sheds, home offices and multipurpose entertainment rooms are ideal candidates for retractable or folding simulator systems. However, they can be used in just about any space that has a dual purpose.
When is the Murphy GolfSim launching?
The Murphy GolfSim is planned for early 2026. Interest is high, to register your interest please visit our Murphy Golfsim enquiry page.
