07/13/2026
Golf Simulator Basement Addition designed & built by The Heartland Builders.
This was our first golf simulator room, and it came with a lot of new challenges & wins.
The project started with a major excavation to make room for 12-foot-deep poured concrete walls, giving the homeowner enough ceiling height for a proper golf swing.
To keep the space dry for the long haul, we installed a Schedule 40 PVC perimeter drain that routes groundwater to a new sump pit, along with a 3/4 HP primary sump pump and battery backup system.
From there, we insulated the foundation with 2” XPS rigid foam, followed by stud framing and batt insulation to create a comfortable, energy-efficient space.
One of our favorite design decisions happened late in the project. We switched from drywall to wall panels, which provide much better golf ball impact protection while also allowing us to create a completely hidden sump room door that blends seamlessly into the wall.
For the simulator enclosure, we built our own custom impact padding using high-density foam wrapped in faux leather and designed a custom bungee-mounted impact screen to give it a clean, built-in appearance.
As simple as the finished room looks, this project required an incredible amount of planning, math, and coordination to get every detail right.
We’re proud of how it turned out ⛳️
