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Bah! You are right. Thank you for catching that. Turf Factory Direct Putting Elite.

I am so sorry to hear about your experience at Carl's, man. That's not what I like to hear. Did your buddy at least get taken care of? Either way, I am pumped that you found success at SIG and it sounds like you are building a heck of a sim! What specs did you land on? LM, flooring, projector, screen size? I love me a good built-in sim!

Hi Dave, Thanks for the kudos! I don't think I answered that yet and even if I did, I'd be happy to answer again. Never a problem I am 10' 6" from the center of the hitting strip to the screen. From where I putt to the front of the skirt material is 10'. The turf has been fabulous. Consistent roll of about 9 on the stimp, so not super fast, but allows for great practice. It looks fantastic in person and bounces back nicely if something left a depression in it (chair, bag feet, etc). For the cost, I highly recommend it. I'm honestly not sure what would change my mind if I ever had to redo it. Still looks brand new after 18 months of use and doesn't scream that fake grass look. I went down a rabbit hole trying to decide on what turf to buy, and the one thing I can say, is if I had spent double the cost for what folks consider "perfect indoor putting surface", I'd probably had been frustrated and wished I had not spent as much. I don't think you can get a true accurate outdoor putting experience. And paying absurd amounts for that claim is silly. I hope that helps!

Congrats on your build! I definitely didn't have the dimensions listed, so I fixed it in the description, thanks for bringing it up. 10'7"H x 14'3"W x 20'D My screen doesn't go to the ceiling to maintain a 16:10 aspect ratio for 4K, which your space should fit wonderfully. Height... It depends on who you talk to/what you read online. lol. However, it really comes down to 2 key factors. How tall are you and how steep is your swing plane? I'm 6'2" and my swing plane is in line with the shaft angle and I'd be able to swing in 9' ceilings with no problem. If have swung your driver out there now without issue, just keep in mind you have to add a hitting mat, which are generally 2"'s, so stand on something 2" thick and try again. You probably already have, but have someone film you from behind while swinging your driver in the empty shed. Even if you do hit it, I bet you barely hit it and wouldn't do much damage. I can't wait to see your build! A shed dedicated to a sim IMO is the coolest way to do it!

That is awesome! I think the looking good part is really misunderstood in golf. If you are pumped on your kit, you'll play more and not be as bummed when you don't play well. It's the small things. Stix look fantastic in person. Glad you are enjoying them!

Unfortunately, no. The back injury just wouldn't go away. 2 spinous process fractures with a severe case of rounded shoulders and a winges shoulder blade apparently make for a perfect storm for playing golf. Rather than continuing to fight it, I took 4 weeks off (should be back to playing next week), and should get my round in before the snow flies. Been a heck of a year... not what I was hoping for. It will happen...

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Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, cost is generally left out because there are simply too many variables. To be fair, I'm not sure I trust some of the DIY build numbers I've seen anyway. I didn't want this video to be tied to a number but rather show the build of an amazing studio and the journey it took. I wanted to show the world that you can do a DIY sim that looks like it's in a gated community without hiring a custom home builder and saving some cash by making your own impact panels. I did a lot in this build that went above and beyond because I have a challenge to document and hopes of growing a channel. The best way to get an idea of the true cost is to cross-reference the tech folks are using with the manufacturer's website. Just as in most construction bids, add 10% to be safe. www.aboutgolf.com/diy-golf-simulator shop.carlofet.com/build-your-own-golf-simulator

Thank you! This means a lot. I'd love to find a way to do more build videos. Takes a lot of the guesswork out for people who want to get away from the typical DIY looking setup. Tell me about your build!

Hey man, thanks for the support! I am going to put out a video in the next couple of weeks going over what I am doing, what I have done, and how I could have prevented this. Since you re right in line with me, we have a lot to talk about! lol. First and the most important by far. Find an elite bodywork specialist. Basically a masseuse with purpose, not just for a relaxing massage. Someone who understands athletes particularly. It's been brutally painful, but we've opened up a lot of extremely tight muscles in my chest, shoulders, and serratus anterior (this one sucks). I've been going once a week for 9 weeks now and it has been money well spent. Between appointments, I have a lacrosse ball that roll into my back throughout the day. Look up videos on T4 syndrome. Those have been great strengthening exercises for me. Chin tuck exercises have been key to fix the bad posture from all the cycling and never strengthening my neck post my C5/6 fracture. When the fractures heal enough, I'll be fully focused on strengthening my entire back, chest, core, neck, and shoulder regions. I'll tackle them with traditional gym stuff. Rows, pushups, presses, pulls, shrugs, etc. Nothing fancy. I've just always been fine with weak cyclist upper body and did zero preventative training. I assumed all my DH/Enduro MTB kept me strong enough, but I guess not. It's been 4 months now of constant ache in my upper back and neck. Takes a serious toll on the mind. I just decided this week to completely stop playing golf for 4 weeks as that seems to agitate it the most. Let it heal, get some strength, and then I will get my challenge back on track. :) Shoot me an e-mail. I'd be happy to jump on the phone and chat in more detail. tuftsje@gmail.com

To share his journey with his viewers. It's really helpful stuff to hear if you're also suffering from setbacks. Have you ever tried to practice empathy for others?

Eh, there really wasn't a point per se. This was more of a journal entry to share the setbacks and not focus all of my challenge content on the good stuff.

Thanks for the kind words @daviddehass6877! I really do want to make an enjoyable golf channel that will grow the game through technology and hit on topics that are often looked over. Bend is an amazing place for golf! Cycling brought me here 16 years ago and all the wonderful golf has calling to me ever since! I'll check out Golf Mates and as soon as I get my challenge completed, I'll start getting out locally and highlight the courses around here. Thanks for watching and never hesitate to give ideas for videos I should do!

@@goinforeit Sounds great. Just an idea for the next chapter of your channel after your challenge, play a local course on the sim and then play the actual course. Cheers.

@@daviddehass6877 It's a fantastic idea! Unfortunately, aboutGOLF doesn't have any local courses to me. But I've been planning a very similar idea. I want to show how you can learn a bucket list course on a sim, similar to how professional race car drivers learn tracks. I'll play a notable course like Pebble for a few weeks, then play it with a buddy who has not practiced the course and see how the experiences differ.

I sized up mainly because of length. The width is good on these, but nothing compared to the OG line. If you need a good pair of spikeless golf shoes that are plenty wide, perform well, look good, and feel good? Those are the ones you want to try. The difference in width between my OG’s and the LUX’s are pretty significant. Order up a pair in 2 sizes. Their customer service is top notch.

@@goinforeit thank you very much for the feedback👍

@@hasansoliman1046 Anytime! Just ask, I am always happy to help and will certainly give you unbiased feedback. I just want to help you get the shoes that make you forget about your feet :) .

Thanks, man! As am I... unfortunately, I have just been plagued with these injuries this spring/summer. Very unusual for me but the blows just keep coming! I mean, what are the chances there is a kettlebell under a pillow in the living room! lol I'll get out there and it will be a good time! Can't wait to get healthy, warm my game up, and break 80!

Just a follow-up...have you broken 80 on any of your simulator rounds? Good luck on your journey!

Your response sound like toxic masculinity to me. Have you ever broke your neck and back? It's a huge set back. Just pushing through can mean you are abusing your body to the point of devastating consequences down the road.

@@greghoffman6295 So sorry for missing your question! I have. Many times. In fact, before I cracked my back in April, I was averaging 70 from the whites with rounds quite consistently around 67. Heck, the last full round I played, was True Blue from the tips just for fun. It was the first round I was 100% comfortable over each tee ball and was even through 16, then let it get to my head and finished +2. How will that translate outside? I've heard it's safe to add 10 strokes to your indoor round assuming the variable lies don't kick my butt. My swing was feeling good!!!

Yeah I’m not sure what I just watched here lol

@@legend9018 sorry...

They may dent slightly? I can't feel any big dents and they look exactly the same as the day I installed them. I would imagine the dent stays. It's an interesting texture, it's a semi-rigid sound insulation that you can certainly squeeze flat if you wanted to.

Thanks for watching! You got it right. I used the 3M 90 spray adhesive from Home Depot. It's held up perfectly. For the velcro, the adhesive on that stuff didn't last that long and wasn't strong enough to stay adhered. So when I've had to remove a panel, or it has fallen off from impact, I use construction adhesive on the velcro and place it back on. Then it will actually come off and leave the velcro on the wall. I'd do it exactly the same if I had to rebuild. Take a look at my channel, I did a video just on the panels so you can see the how-to in more detail. Any questions, just ask, I'm happy to help!

Thanks, and thanks for watching! Glad it comes across as in some sort of professional studio and not a garage. :) It sounds like you have a great setup on the horizon! Don't get too locked in on the launch monitor. It's easy to think you need the best of the best, when all you really need is consistency in what LM you are using. Sure, you may lack some data right away, but you can always upgrade as you learn exactly what you want in an LM. The Garmin will be a fantastic place to start. Carl's is rad, they do an amazing job working with individuals to create the perfect setup for their budget and space. The screen will last you for years and the hitting mats are exceptional with very low hitting strip replacement costs. Your inside swing syndrome will go away very quickly. Heck, I've even moved to hitting driver from the center of my strip with no worries. Feel free to reach out as you go through your process with any questions. I am happy to help with product decisions and build advice. tuftsje@gmail.com will reach me.

Thanks, Bill! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Ha ha! I can't say you are wrong, but man, the Stix irons have performed just fine. Every once in a while I pick up my 223s and hit a few balls. There is certainly a difference in feel. I did have to upgrade the Driver, 3W and 4H. I had to get away from the extremely draw bias Stix heads that were not adjustable. Callaway Paradym now, and they are fantastic! The Fujikura stuff is amazing. Takes any club and your game to a whole nother level. I've kept my Ventus TR's on my D & 3W with the Ventus HB on the 4h.

@@goinforeit Nice! I’m in 243 currently and love the feel. Paradym is a great driver. Been thinking about putting it the 💎💎💎 max Paradym up against my Qi-10. I’m definitely a Velocore guy like you. It meshes very well with my swing.

@@GolForElse love the 243’s! Something about Mizuno just calls to me. I found a set of three 223’s in good shape right before they released the new ones. The feeling is noticeably different than the Stix, but not really a bad way. Just different. My 223’s have MMT shafts that are too light and flexy, but still… they feel so darn good when pured!! Can’t wait to get them on the Axioms. I’ll deal with a generation old until I’m consistently breaking 80 and then I’ll move to the 243! Give me something to look forward to. It’s always tempting to upgrade to the newest stuff… that Smoke AI looks amazing. Love the sound of the Paradym.

So true! The first jump is so big and the golf really becomes a game of degrees. Low 90’s in 2 months is incredibly impressive! Congrats to you, coach! Keep me posted on what gets him into the 70’s and keep that grind going!

Great notes! Yea, these clubs certainly have a lack of spin compared to higher-end forged clubs. Which I don't find to be an issue for new golfers. I am surprised you couldn't get a higher launch angle with the 7-iron as it's quite lofted. I couldn't agree more on the cost. Amazing to have a full set for under $1000 that extremely out performs. Congrats on the workable swing! Good work!

Unfortunately, I have not. I re-aggravated an old cycling injury and haven’t been able to play much in 7 weeks. So my outdoor game has been stalled. A fractured T3 vertebrae is the culprit. Doing my best to recover and get out there. I’m dying to play!!

Yea, around that, ish. Editing on this one was Devon Lyons of Outsight Studio in Bend, Oregon. But my wife definitely makes the wheels turn on a lot of the other ones! Going to keep'em coming as much as I can. Thanks for watching!

This is really interesting and a bummer to hear. I can only imagine how that felt as you headed outside with all that confidence, just to feel like you wasted an entire winter of practice. Sorry, man! As I start playing outside, I'll be able to go back and forth and get a feel for it. I'm very curious to see what it will be like.

@@goinforeit it was many years ago. Where i live we can play sometimes in October and usually can get out in April. So about 6 months. We have an indoor practice facility not far. It’s covered with about a hundred yards b4 u hit a net. There’s greens and flags and nets to pitch into. I usually go once a winter because of the same reasons I mentioned. Hitting off a nice firm mat, flat, dry etc. to me is so easy. I can pick spots anywhere out there and hit them like I’m Tiger in his prime. There’s rarely ever a time when it’s like that on a course, at least around here. Rolling hills and mountains, lots of rain. I played today and the course was so wet you lost your ball in the fairway. Hitting into a simulator would not help for today’s conditions. I’d love to have one still, it’d be neat to see the yardage for each club, ball speed , spin etc. never done it before. They didn’t have that stuff when I first started playing 30 plus years ago. Well anyways, good luck, great video. Lmk how you hit’em when u get out there!

@@therealbeedubbs35 I love it! See.. it's all about nerding out on the data and learning mechanics. I could not agree more that there is no chance I'll fair well in a lot of the variable conditions. Lays will be tricky and until simulators can mimic that, it will not be a 1:1 comparison. The fun for me is how close will I get with mechanics alone? I can read a course well now and understand a solid approach. I also have a great "feel" for yardages within 100y. I've been to a few course practice facilities to make sure my yardages are accurate t what I see inside. And off flat grass range hitting areas, I surprise myself every time. The challenge is going to be very very fun.. I just really need to sort whatever the heck I did to my mid back. Hopefully sooner than later. I definitely got cocky in march and over played in the sim.

Oh! That’s a great one. I’m fortunate enough to be using technology that is very good with short game, so I didn’t even think about that for the other tech out there. By all means, regardless of tech, you still have to go outside and practice. I’ll have to do a video in just that!

I don't see why not. I would imagine they'd show wear a bit quicker due to the elements, but should work fine!

Ha! Good eye! However, I was just cutting out an uncomfortably long stand over the ball. I'm not really sure what I was doing on that particular one, but I cut a few spots out throughout to move it along for the viewer. Mulligans are turned off for the competitions, so I wouldn't have been able to sneak in a redo. Thanks for watching!

LOL! This made me laugh. You aren't wrong... that space really is the size of a small apt, isn't it? The carzy part is that I don't live in anything above the average home here in Bend. This particular builder just decided to put in a garage space that was more than sufficient. I'm working on a video on how to do a pop-up simulator for a reasonable price that you could do anywhere. Should hopefully help expand the idea beyond my excessive set-up.

This was the comment I needed today! Thank you for following and for the kind words. It's been a wild ride regarding my back so far. It's not the usual golf injuries you see, but rather a few traumatic cycling injuries that have my nervous system going into super protection mode around my upper T-spine. Causing severe spasms. Unfortunately, I need to just be patient and not lose focus. Even though it's very hard for me to do after putting all this work in. I'm very excited to show everyone what I have learned and what I can do! I'll certainly cover my true expectations for myself and see if I can golf to them, in fact, I think I'll probably do that for the first few rounds outside under different scenarios. Very easy course, private course, difficult course, etc. If I can be back to full swings by the end of May, aG has an idea for my first round outside that is an amazing opportunity that I could not turn down. I should know by the 3rd week of May and I'll put a video out about it.

@@goinforeit well I know back issues affect way more than just golf, so I hope things get better!

@@pelster944 Much appreciated! Better every day!

Thanks! I appreciate the motivation! Turns out I was still injured and now I’m out with an extremely locked up upper back. Pretty sure it’s stemming from an old cycling injury (broken c5/6). Notes on the sim golf vs green grass. They say sim golf is about 10 strokes easier through 18. No elements is correct, although you can add them. What’s missing for now is the lack of penalty out of the rough it sand. Lies are struck flat, but are variable on the sim and it does effect ball flight, so you have to aim accordingly. You do have to read the greens, in fact, in aG the putting is phenomenal and surprised everyone who comes into the studio. Greens are read via moving balls or heat maps. Sim golf will never replace outdoor, but man, it’s getting pretty good! I can for sure point out a few things that just don’t make sense in comparison. But I’ll wait and do that after I start playing outside… as soon as I heal up; somehow.

Thanks, man! As am I! I'll be playing a course called Meadow Lakes in Prineville, Oregon. It's going to be a good time.

Hi Tim, I am 100% happy with the flooring. It's one of the portions of my setup that I'd do exactly the same if I redid the build. The only thing I could argue is maybe finding a faster turf, but it's not really a big deal. the color was really what I was after. I was very careful when I cut the hole and it's a very snug fit, so no, it doesn't move at all. The OSB also has a pretty snug fit, but I live in a dry climate and don't have to worry about expansion/contraction as much as other areas in the country. The Carl's Hotshot mat has been amazing and another bit I would do again. I've also put so much time in the sim and progressed quite a bit very quickly that I have a theory about chunking and pain. Does it hurt if you chunk it proper? Kind of. Does hitting off mats cause tendonitis in your elbow? That is where I question the old thought. Mats are pretty good now, and as I learned proper technique and swing mechanics, my tendonitis completely went away. The Hotshot mat is almost 2" thick and very soft. Feels like grass when standing on it under your feet, and the pain when chunking comes mostly from the synthetic turf grabbing the club's leading edge. More annoying than painful and usually means you are tired and should stop anyway. :) Too much info, but I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any more questions and want to bounce ideas for your won build. tuftsje@gmail.com

@@goinforeit Thanks so much for the well thought out reply. I'm getting ready to order all my supplies in the next week or so and the flooring/hitting mat is where I'm most unsure.

@@timgough6738 ​​⁠happy to help! The advise I give is look at the bigger picture. You aren’t going to want to buy another mat or have to worry about out where you are hitting it. A cost effective replaceable hitting strip is key. The SIG pro is a great option, but it’s thicker than the Carl’s mat, so that decision needs to be pre planned. Carl’s wins in my book simply because the strip is less than $50. I play daily and replace my strip every 4-5 months. Design your floor around your hitting mat. Just make sure the launch monitor/hitting zone is accurate. Distances and all that.

Love it. Thanks for the advice! It looks like I am going to be doing just that. As of now, I'll be at Crooked River Ranch just north of Bend. From what I've gathered it's pretty short, very little OB or danger, wide fairways, and no par 3's that are pushing 200 yards. When I started the challenge, I didn't want to sandbag, but I feel like you are right. I need to give myself the best chance to score. Just for fun, I'll go hit Tetherow as my 3rd or 4th round just to see the difference. I decided to push into May with the crazy winter we've had, which turned out to be the right choice as I ended up doing a number on my upper back and had to take almost 3 weeks off. Just getting back into it, and as courses open up, i'll book a tee time and get out there. I'm ready, man. Ready to put all this work to the test. I think I'll be fine tee to green, it's getting out of trouble or chipping that will prove foreign to me. I've gone to putting greens, and honestly, aboutGOLF has done a great job prepping me for putting. I'm excited. I think 80 will be very tough, but 90? I think that is possible and will still be very impressive. If I shoot over 90, i'll be bummed.

I think whatever the result, you shouldn’t get discouraged. I know it’ll be hugely difficult after doing this for a year if you don’t post a good score, but either way you’ve given yourself a solid base and practice routine so i think that’ll definitely help you to improve once you start playing outside and figure our what areas you need to work on. I actually suspect the biggest challenge will be putting and chipping as it’s so green and lie dependent. But that’s a whole other area of golf to learn about and i suspect if you’re this dedicated to sim practice you’ll definitely figure it out quickly. I do think you have a very realistic chance of breaking 90 but even if you don’t, i think it was a cool experiment and i’m interested to see what happens! Best of luck!

I really appreciate the support and encouragement. I do agree, regardless of my score, I think my practice discipline will have me shooting the scores I want in due time. Putting and chipping are on my mind for sure. Our tactic is to aim for the center of every green (hopefully in regulation) and do my best to keep it to two putts. Three putts will happen and so will bogeys and double bogeys. I just have to accept them and move on. The pace of play is also a large concern of mine as I am used to knocking out my shots back to back and not having to think about bad shots as I walk to the ball and wait for other players. A bad shot to me is behind me within seconds. I've learned to mentally cope with bad shots because I have the ability to just hit the next one. So I'll have to gain some mental strength on the course. It's been an amazing experiment and I cannot wait to walk through the entire experience for everyone to hear about after I get outside. I am mechanically well past where I should be this far into my game, and my golf IQ is pretty high. However, I have very large gaps when it comes to grass, lies, real wind changes, moisture, sand, and when to use certain shots. So much on my mind, but I cannot wait to see how my first few rounds go. I definitely do expect a large jump from round one to round 4. Then there are the expectations I put on myself as an ex-elite athlete. My expectations on myself are extreme. A great example, in the sim (this won't be outside) If I'm within 110 yards of the pin, I expect to be within 15'. with5'in 50y is 10' and within 25y is 5' to the pin. Absurd to expect that, but if I don't hit those metrics, I see my shot as poor. Crazy, eh?

Thanks, man! I'm still as happy as I was the day I finished it.

That is really great feedback, sorry to hear about the finish. Very cool that the shafts work well for you. You should reach out to Stix and see if they can swap your irons out for a set that may have a better finish or possibly get you a set of the silver when they become available. Their customer service is all-time. I hope the performance at least makes up for the scratches :)

Thanks!

I’m actually not sure on the rain cover, I still haven’t gone outside so I’ve yet to dig through the bag. I’m thinking mine did. Durability has been great. There are light scratches from sand play, and they will scratch a bit, but that’s part of the fun! They are after all just tools. Adding the Fujikura Axiom 105S’s to the wedges and irons, and Ventus to the D, 3W, and 4h were a game changer.

Short game = scoring

I would appreciate it if you could kindly answer my questions! :)

This is a good question

Any thoughts?

Sure thing! Here are the exact notes from the designer over at Carl's. --- Overall Room Dimensions: 127"H x 164"W x 240"D Overall DIY Enclosure Frame Dimensions: 103.5"H x 160"W x 59.125"D Viewable Screen Dimensions: 94.5"H x 151"W

Stix are really going to hit hard this year. Their new adjustable driver is supposed to be amazing! The lack of adjustability was the only thing that made me drop it a couple months ago. You are making the right choice making these your first set. I LOVE the putter, wedges, and irons to this day and I have major brand replacements for them in my garage. The forgiveness to distance ratio you get with these are unmatched. Take advantage of their 30 day trial and get what works for you. They will take great care of you. Great company.

You won’t be disappointed

Oh, man! How was your fitting experience? What did you end up finding that worked for you the best? The Fiber Built does have a great feel. For me, it's the cost of replacement strips that is rough.

Bummer... at least it's still a fraction of what the other companies cost. $300+ for a replacement strip is absurd.

Thanks for the support Casey! I'm just waiting for the snow to melt and the courses to get back to somewhat decent condition. With the weather outlook, I'd say first or second week of April. I'm dying to get out there! Just been a weird winter.

Marginal gains...