The global golf simulator market size was valued at USD 1.74 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.90 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2030. The increasing popularity of indoor and home-based sports experiences is a major factor driving market growth. Golf simulators offer a convenient alternative to outdoor play, enabling users to practice and enjoy the game from their homes or within commercial indoor facilities.The rising demand for home entertainment hardware, combined with continuous technological progress that makes golf simulators more interactive and easy to use, is further fueling market expansion. Advancements in technology have significantly transformed the industry by enhancing accuracy, realism, and overall user engagement. Artificial Intelligence (AI) now plays a crucial role by analyzing swing mechanics, ball trajectory, and player performance in real time, delivering personalized feedback and coaching. AI-based systems capture intricate details such as club speed, launch angle, ball spin, and shot dispersion, enabling golfers to sharpen their skills more effectively.
Key Market Trends & Insights
• North America accounted for over 46.0% of the market share in 2024.
• The European golf simulator market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2025 to 2030.
• By offering, the hardware segment dominated the market with over 59.0% revenue share in 2024.
• By type, the portable segment held the largest revenue share in 2024.
• Based on simulator type, the full swing simulator segment led with over 70% revenue share in 2024.
Market Size & Forecast
• 2024 Market Size: USD 1.74 billion
• 2030 Market Size Projection: USD 2.90 billion
• CAGR (2025–2030): 9.4%
• Largest Market in 2024: North America
Key Golf Simulator Company Insights
Major players in the global golf simulator market include aboutGOLF, BenQ, Bushnell Golf, ErnestSports, Foresight Sports, Full Swing Golf, GOLFZON, Optishot Golf, SKYTRAK, GOLFJOY LIMITED, X-GOLF AMERICA, Garmin Ltd., Toptracer, FlightScope Golf, and Rapsodo Inc. These companies continue to strengthen their market presence through product innovation, strategic collaborations, and technology enhancements.
Notable developments include:
• February 2025 – Rapsodo Inc. partnered with TruGolf’s E6 APEX, integrating advanced simulation capabilities into the MLM2PRO. This upgrade improved graphics, expanded junior tee options, and enhanced family-friendly gameplay.
• February 2025 – BenQ introduced the AK700ST, its most advanced golf simulator projector with a 4,000-lumen 4K laser light source, designed to deliver highly immersive and detailed simulations.
• January 2025 – Bushnell Golf launched the Bushnell Launch Pro Indoor (LPi) in collaboration with Foresight Sports, providing professional-grade indoor ball and club tracking at a more accessible price point.
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