Simple tips for caring for your indoor golf simulator

Now that you’ve invested in a golf simulator for your home or business, you’ll want to maintain it so it looks and performs like new. The manufacturer will have the appropriate recommendations for their systems, and you should always follow the instructions according to their instructions. Every simulator on the market is different, and while the simulators are similar, there are still significant differences in the care of the units.

Dust control!

Always ask players to use clean clubs! If you allow players to use slightly dirty clubs, all that dirt will end up in and around the simulator. Dirt and dust do not mix with the computer and sensors. Dust can be a major problem for your system, especially in commercial environments. I have a bunch of galleries clubs that I have available for my players to use, and I’ll wipe these clubs down with a damp cloth once a month, just to control the dust. I have my players wipe down their clubs every time they play just to get as much dirt off as possible. Even if the club looks clean, there may be a little dirt in the club’s groves; This dirt will be over on your simulator in just a few strokes.

Same goes for golf balls, I only let players use home balls (which are new never used out) or new balls that I check before they play. If the ball has some signs of friction on it, when the ball hits the screen, this can exacerbate friction burns on the screen or even damage the screen over time. You want to keep an eye on the balls being used, as over time they can crack or even break, while using them in a simulator.

I recommend removing as much dirt as possible (described above) before players set foot on the simulator. I would dust around the computer, once a week, and would vacuum the area where the player hit the ball at least once a week. If you run a golf mall, I recommend doing these tasks every day.

Follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for cleaning the monitor. ensure that the projector lens is free of dirt; It can greatly extend the life of the projector bulb, and it is very expensive to replace. Most projector manufacturers will not guarantee the lamp at all. Therefore, preventive projector maintenance could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.

Keep the sensor area clean!

All golf simulators use some type of sensor technology to track and interpret data, to ensure you get good results your sensors need to be clean. Again, each manufacturer will offer the appropriate method for cleaning the sensors, but an easy tip is to keep the area clear of debris. Small pieces of grass often break off and over time this can clog or disable the sensor. If you have a camera based system make sure nothing is showing the camera path. Even a small pebble can cause a false reading by a camera-based simulator. My advice is to vacuum often and keep all of your sensors as clean as possible.

Screen maintenance:

Friction burns occur on most simulators. This happens when a golf ball hits the screen and leaves a small mark. You can help reduce the marks of these balls by keeping your screen clean. Contact the manufacturer for tips on cleaning the screen. You can wipe several screens with a damp cloth (not a paper towel) to remove dust and dirt. Please contact the manufacturer before using any water; Some screens will be damaged due to the use of water. If it’s been a while since you’ve cleaned your screen, you’ll be surprised at all the dust and dirt that gets on your cloth.

If you follow these simple tips, they can help extend the life and reliability of your simulator.