How to Rent Your Golf Simulator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Renting Successfully

Renting out your golf sim sounds simple.
Until it’s not.

You post it. People cancel.
You get them to show up. They leave a mess.
You start wondering if the cash is worth the chaos.

Thing is—it can work.
But only if the approach works for you, not the other way around.

Considerations You Might Not Have Thought About Yet

Check out the considerations below—some you may not have thought about yet.
We note the approach we take throughout. It may not be a fit.
But with 200 members spanning 9 cities and 5 states, and an average monthly retention of 92%, hopefully, it’s at minimum a helpful reference as you game plan.

1) Start with the Platform

Facebook Marketplace might get a few bites, but it’s hard to build momentum.
Airbnb-style rental platforms? They’re popping up—some even focused on golf sims.
Both tend to require more hands-on involvement and bookings that are hit or miss.

The folks who’ve stuck with it the longest usually have a setup that handles risk management, marketing, and logistics—so it doesn’t feel like another job.

2) Then There’s Pricing

Hourly might feel familiar, but it often attracts one-offs.
And one-offs aren’t just unknown—they’re unpredictable.

We’ve seen success with flat monthly memberships—not because it’s “better,” but because it sets a tone.
It invites commitment, not just convenience.
You get more respect for the space. More consistency. Less turnover.

3) Admin Stuff Adds Up Fast

Promoting the space. Managing bookings.
Answering “Is it available tonight?” texts in the middle of work.
It all takes time—and not many people get into this to play customer service rep.

Where things work, they tend to be streamlined. Automated.
Less friction = more longevity.

4) And Yeah, Things Break

You’re letting people onto your property.
Your garage or shed. Maybe space you’ve got at work.
That’s real. So is liability.

Many won't think about mitigating risk by creating an LLC, having proper insurance, and waiver management in place.
It’s actually all easy—with someone to guide you.
Doing it alone? Likely a different story.

We help all of our Club Pros with coordination up front—including a custom insurance policy you probably won’t beat anywhere.

5) But the Biggest Difference?

The ones who last didn’t build a rental business.
They built a club.

People come back because the vibe is good—not because it’s the cheapest swing in town.
And over time, that kind of culture runs itself.

Pro Tip—Renting Out Your Golf Sim Can Be Worth It

But the approach matters.
And the approach that might seem the easiest… may also be the hardest to make work the way you want it to.

We’ve been at it for a couple of years now.
200 members, as mentioned—and 97% of them would recommend us to others.
Kinda funny typing that—it sounds like a made-up number.

But it’s from our last member survey:
97.8% recommend us.
87% strongly recommend.

I don’t know that what we do is easy—few things in life ever are.
But I do know we work hard to make things as easy as possible for our Club Pros (hosts).
And I know that how we work can work very well.

👉 If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us today to learn more about how NN can help you turn your golf simulator into a thriving rental business. Whether you’re looking for a simple, hands-off approach or need help getting set up, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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