The Spouse Sales Package: How to Get a Sim Shack Approved at Home
Let’s be honest, every avid golfer dreams of having their own golf simulator in the backyard. But the real challenge often isn’t space or budget, it’s getting spousal approval.
This post actually started as an inside joke here at Sim Shacks. Over and over, when talking to potential customers, we kept hearing the same lines:
“Let me try to convince the wife/husband.”
“Email me—don’t call. I need to ease my partner into this.”
“If you can help me pitch this to them, that would really help.”
So we thought… why not put the best arguments in writing?
And so, The Spouse Sales Package was born, a friendly, practical guide to help you make the case that a Sim Shack isn’t just a golf upgrade… it’s a lifestyle upgrade for the whole family.
A Sim Shack is a multifunctional, sound-insulated, beautifully finished backyard studio that improves family time, expands usable space, and brings entertainment options for everyone, not just the golfer.
So if you’re prepping your pitch, this blog post is your new best friend.
1. It’s Not Just a Golf Space. It’s a Family Space
Sure, Sim Shacks are designed for the ultimate golf experience. But they’re also fully customizable, year-round backyard studios that can be used for:
A quiet retreat for your spouse (crafting, yoga, reading, home office)
A home gym
A recording or podcast studio
A movie or gaming lounge
A family entertainment hub
Family Home Theater inside a Sim Shack.
And the magic doesn’t stop at virtual golf—Sim Shacks come equipped to handle top-tier launch monitors like Trackman, foresight, full swing, Uneekor, and more. With massive projection screens (up to 208” wide) and premium audio systems, including a powerful subwoofer, the space easily doubles as an immersive home theatre. Whether you’re playing virtual golf, enjoying multi-sport simulations, or settling in for a movie night, the experience is big, bold, and incredibly immersive.
Movie nights, sports broadcasts, Netflix binges, big game watch-parties, everything looks and sounds incredible.
To be clear: this is not “a shed.” It’s a fully finished bonus room the whole family can enjoy.
2. It’s So Much Quieter in the Backyard.
One of the biggest concerns from non-golfers?
“I don’t want to hear golf balls being smashed all day.”
Fair.
Indoor simulators—especially in basements or spare rooms—often make every impact sound like a drum. With a Sim Shack you get:
Full wall and ceiling insulation
Premium 3-layer impact screens
Sound-controlled interior panels
The structure is completely separate from the main home
Result: The golfer gets the ultimate experience, and the rest of the house stays peaceful. No constant whacking. No echo. No vibrating floorboards or walls. No negotiating “quiet hours.”
3. More Family Time, Less Time Away
A typical golf round takes 4–5 hours, plus driving to the course or simulator facility.
With a Sim Shack in the backyard:
Zero commute
Zero traffic
Zero packing
You’re steps away, not miles away. Sneak in 30 minutes without disappearing for half a day. Your spouse wins more time with you, and the kids still get bedtime stories.
A Sim Shack actually gives time back to your family.
4. It’s a Shared Entertainment Zone
Even if your partner isn’t a golfer, they’ll love what a Sim Shack can do:
✔ Large Projector Screen
The huge projection wall becomes a massive movie theatre, perfect for cozy nights in.
✔ Premium Audio
Whether you’re watching movies, listening to music, or blasting multi-sport sound effects.
✔ Family-Friendly Games
Modern golf sims include arcade-style games that appeal to kids, non-golfing spouses, and guests.
✔ Multi-Sport Simulator Options
Bring home a full sports arena. Play:
Hockey
Soccer
Football
Baseball
Dodgeball
Carnival games
Suddenly it’s not “your golf building.” It’s our entertainment space.
5. It Adds Real Usable Space to the Property
Instead of renovating a basement or sacrificing a bedroom, a Sim Shack:
Adds a new, private, multi-use room
Increases functional living space
Keeps equipment and noise separate
Gives flexibility for hobby rooms, studios, and personal retreats
It’s a lifestyle upgrade for the entire household.
6. It Actually Solves Spouse Problems, Not Creates Them
Problem 1:
You’re gone for hours at the course.
Solution: You’re home, just steps away.
Problem 2:
They don’t want golf-ball noise in the house.
Solution: Exterior, sound-insulated, whisper-quiet.
Problem 3:
They want a space of their own.
Solution: Dual-purpose studio.
Problem 4:
Kids need more ways to be entertained.
Solution: Games, sports, movies, fun.
Problem 5:
The home needs more usable space.
Solution: A luxury backyard room that serves everyone.
7. You’re Not Buying a Toy—You’re Investing in Lifestyle
A Sim Shack is:
A golf studio
A home theatre
A workout room
A hobby room
A podcast studio
A hangout lounge
A multi-sport simulator
A family entertainment centre
The huge screen, premium audio, and private backyard setting make it something the whole family will genuinely enjoy.
This is why so many couples end up saying:
“This was one of the best additions we’ve ever made to the house.”
Ready to Make the Pitch?
A Sim Shack isn’t about “letting someone buy a golf toy.” It’s about enhancing the home, improving family time, expanding usable space, and creating an all-season entertainment oasis.
And if your spouse is still on the fence?
Bring them to see a demo in person.
One look at the huge screen…
One movie with that subwoofer turned on…
And suddenly, they’re the ones asking when it can be installed.