Garmin R50 SimKit — BenQ AH700ST 1080p Projector + Beaver Tail 4×8.25 Mat
By Garmin Golf
Build a Permanent Indoor Simulator
Around the Garmin Approach R50
The Garmin R50 SimKit pairs Garmin’s all-in-one photometric launch monitor and simulator with a fixed BenQ AH700ST 1080p laser short-throw projector and the Beaver Tail 4×8.25 hitting mat, plus the aluminum enclosure of your choice. Because the R50 runs Home Tee Hero and shot tracking right on its own built-in touchscreen, this is a true plug-and-play kit — no PC required to play. Choose your enclosure size at checkout — the projector and mat are set, and everything ships together via free UPS Ground.
Garmin Approach R50
No PC Required
Runs Home Tee Hero and shot data directly on its own 10″ touchscreen. No Windows PC to buy, configure, or troubleshoot.
3 High-Speed Cameras
Photometric tracking captures more than 15 ball and club metrics per swing, including measured spin rate and spin axis.
43,000+ Virtual Courses
Home Tee Hero unlocks a massive library of preloaded courses for full virtual rounds, right from the built-in display.
Impact Video Review
High-speed impact video lets you review your contact on every shot, directly on the R50's built-in screen.
- Ball Speed
- Launch Angle
- Launch Direction
- Spin Rate
- Spin Axis
- Carry Distance
- Total Distance
- Apex Height
- Distance Offline
- Smash Factor
- Club Head Speed
- Club Path
- Face Angle
- Attack Angle
- Face to Path
The Garmin Approach R50 requires only AC power (or its internal battery) and, for a projected simulator experience, an HDMI connection to a projector or external monitor. It is designed for both permanent and portable indoor simulator installations. Garmin's included club-face stickers are recommended for complete club data tracking.
BenQ AH700ST — 1080p Laser Short Throw
This SimKit ships with the BenQ AH700ST, a premium 1080p laser short-throw projector built for golf simulators. 4,000 lumens, ~95% Rec.709 color accuracy, and a 0.69–0.83:1 short throw with 1.2x motorized zoom fill the enclosure with a bright, accurate image, and the DuraCore laser light source is rated up to 20,000 hours with no lamp to replace.
1080p Full HD
Native 1920 × 1080 with ~95% Rec.709 color accuracy for sharp course detail and readable on-screen data across the full screen.
4,000 Lumens
Bright laser engine with 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast for rooms with ambient light, holding contrast on a full-size impact screen.
0.69–0.83:1 Short Throw
Motorized 1.2x zoom short throw mounts safely behind the golfer, out of the swing path, while filling the screen.
BenQ Golf Mode
Dedicated Golf Mode picture tuning plus Auto Screen Fit and Quick Focus make squaring the image to the screen fast.
Choose Your Enclosure — 5 Sizes
All five enclosures use a tool-free aluminum frame and ship flat for assembly in your space. Choose the size that fits your room and desired screen width. Confirm ceiling clearance and throw distance with the Projector Fitment Tool before ordering.
Eagle 12 Enclosure
The Eagle 12 is the most versatile SimKit enclosure — wide enough for a generous screen, short enough in depth to fit a standard two-car garage bay or spare room. Tool-free aluminum frame, 4:3 aspect ratio screen, and 6×12 landing mat included with enclosure purchase.
Birdie 10 Enclosure
The Birdie 10 fits rooms where width is limited — a single-car garage, a basement lane, or a tighter dedicated sim room. At 120″ wide, it still delivers a full sim experience with a 4:3 screen and includes the 6×12 landing mat. Tool-free aluminum frame ships flat.
Albatross 13 Enclosure
The Albatross 13 is the widest enclosure in the lineup — 156″ wide with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and the deeper 6×15 landing mat. Built for rooms with the horizontal space to support a cinema-scale sim display. Tool-free aluminum frame, 72″ depth.
PRO Series 10x8 Enclosure
The PRO Series 10x8 steps up to a heavier-duty build — High Contrast Gray triple-layer screen, RipStop surround, bungee bottom, foam-lined heavyweight flaps, blackout sheet, and a built-in 1ft wall stand-off for a clean direct-to-wall install. A tighter footprint than the 12x9 for rooms that need the smaller frame with the same premium materials.
PRO Series 12x9 Enclosure
The PRO Series 12x9 is the largest and most heavy-duty enclosure in the lineup — High Contrast Gray triple-layer screen, RipStop surround, bungee bottom, foam-lined heavyweight flaps, blackout sheet, and a built-in 1ft wall stand-off for a clean direct-to-wall install. Built for buyers who want Pro Series materials at full 12-foot width.
Beaver Tail 4×8.25
This SimKit ships with the Beaver Tail 4×8.25 double-wide hitting mat. Because the Garmin R50 sits on the floor beside the ball facing downrange, mat length matters more than with overhead-mounted monitors — the R50 occupies space beside the hitting strip, so the mat needs to extend far enough to give a full, comfortable stance on either side without crowding the monitor's footprint. The two-piece design puts a full stance mat on either side of the center hitting strip, so right- and left-handed golfers each get proper room to set up next to the R50.
4×8.25 Double-Wide
Extended platform that suits right- and left-handed golfers and gives the R50's beside-the-ball placement plenty of clearance.
Replaceable Strip
The hitting strip insert swaps out when it wears, so the mat lasts well past the life of the strip.
Joint-Friendly Feel
The realistic hitting surface is designed to reduce joint impact through long practice sessions.
Stable Bay Surface
Dense, flat base stays put through full swings, protects the floor, and pairs with the included landing mat.
The enclosure landing mat is included (6×12 with Birdie 10, Eagle 12, PRO 10x8, or PRO 12x9; 6×15 with Albatross 13). A putting green is an optional add-on available at checkout.
Garmin R50 SimKit — Eagle 12 Bay
Eagle 12 enclosure pictured. Garmin R50 launch monitor placement and putting green not shown. Putting green not included unless selected at checkout.
What Completes the Build
The SimKit ships with the launch monitor, projector, enclosure, and mat. These three items round out the installation.
Projector Install Kit
BenQ CM00G3 projector ceiling mount, 25ft HDMI cable, and 25ft power cable. Positions the short-throw projector at the correct throw distance from the screen without running cables across the floor.
Landing Mat (Included)
6×12 with Birdie 10 or Eagle 12 enclosures; 6×15 with Albatross 13. Sits at the base of the enclosure in front of the hitting mat. Included in the SimKit — sized automatically to the enclosure selected at checkout.
Optional: GSPro Gaming PC
The Garmin R50 needs no PC to play — Home Tee Hero and shot tracking run right on its built-in touchscreen. Golfers who want GSPro or E6 Connect can add one of ESG's turnkey gaming desktops, each with an Intel Core Ultra processor and an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 GPU depending on tier, ready to run pre-installed.
4K Gaming Desktop for GSPro 1080p Gaming Desktop for GSProWhat’s In The Box
- Garmin Approach R50 Launch Monitor
- BenQ AH700ST 1080p laser projector
- Enclosure (size chosen at checkout)
- Beaver Tail 4×8.25 hitting mat
- Projector ceiling mount
- Landing mat (6×12 / 6×15 by enclosure)
- 25ft HDMI cable
- 25ft power cable
- Home Tee Hero + Garmin Golf app (free download)
- Club-face tracking stickers
- Windows PC (not required to play — optional for GSPro/E6 Connect)
- Putting green (optional add-on)
Quick Specs
| Launch Monitor | Garmin Approach R50 |
| Tracking | 3 High-Speed Cameras (Photometric) |
| Placement | Ground-Based (beside the ball) |
| Display | 10″ Built-In Color Touchscreen |
| Ball Recognition | Automatic (no marking required) |
| Data Points | 15+ ball & club metrics |
| Software | Home Tee Hero, Garmin Golf app, GSPro, E6 Connect |
| PC Required | No |
| Projector | BenQ AH700ST 1080p Laser (included) |
| Enclosure | Birdie 10, Eagle 12, Albatross 13, PRO 10x8, or PRO 12x9 |
| Hitting Mat | Beaver Tail 4×8.25 (included) |
| Shipping | Free UPS Ground (Continental US) |
Why the Garmin R50 SimKit?
- No Windows PC to buy, configure, or troubleshoot
- Ground placement with no ceiling hardware or drilling required
- 43,000+ preloaded courses via Home Tee Hero, right on the unit
- Full GSPro and E6 Connect compatibility for advanced sim builds — ESG offers matched 4K (RTX 5070) and 1080p (RTX 5060) GSPro desktops as optional add-ons
Who This SimKit Is Built For
The No-PC Buyer
Wants accurate photometric tracking without buying, configuring, or maintaining a Windows PC. The R50's built-in touchscreen runs everything on its own.
The Permanent Builder
Setting up a dedicated sim room or garage bay and wants a fixed, wired installation with no portability trade-offs.
The GSPro Player
Connects the R50 via HDMI whenever advanced course play is on the agenda, and drops back to standalone Home Tee Hero the rest of the time — no PC required for everyday play.
The Upgrader
Moving up from a radar-based or portable device to a proper indoor sim build with permanent hardware and full software access.
Build Your Own or Compare Alternatives
Want a different launch monitor, a different mix of components, or weighing other configurations? Compare the same kit with the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite, start from the bundle builder, or compare other pre-configured alternatives.
Same Kit with the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite
The same enclosure and projector options with the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite in place of the Garmin R50. The EYE MINI Lite delivers photometric tracking at a lower price point, but requires a Windows PC connected via wired Ethernet to run.
Configure with EYE MINI LiteBuild Your Own SimKit
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Garmin R50 SimKit — FAQ
The ESG Advantage
Three reasons this SimKit ships from Elite Sim Golf rather than a general-purpose retailer.
Garmin Authorized Dealer
Elite Sim Golf is an authorized source for the Garmin Approach R50 with full Garmin manufacturer warranty support. Buying from an authorized dealer is the only way to ensure warranty coverage is valid from day one.
Pre-Configured Package
The launch monitor, projector, enclosure, and mat are configured and shipped as a single coordinated package via free UPS Ground. No assembling a build from four separate vendors or worrying about compatibility gaps.
ESG-Backed Support
Post-purchase setup and software guidance is available. From getting Home Tee Hero connected to your Garmin Golf account to mirroring the R50's display through the projector, ESG support is there to walk through it.