Hideaway/retracable stance platform?

[Azgdds]

I have an area in my new garage that I am dedicating for a simulator. I have about 15 feet of depth to play with, but, my question is, has anyone built a partially disappearing floor? One that can be slid into, like a drawer, or folded over when I am not golfing so that I can reclaim about half of that 15 feet? I cant find any threads , but i am sure one of you has done something or knows someone who has done something like this. Thanks in advance.

[ZMax]

Check out RDH's setup. It's on the first page.

http://forum.ottawagolf.com/showthre...Setup-Pictures

[Azgdds]

Thanks. What I don't like about that is I lose my screen. If it only folds or slides in half I am good with that.

[Azgdds]

It appears people are making their platforms out of dense foam panels (what size?) and plywood (what size?) and putting their hitting mats/sensors on top of that, is that correct? I could make a couple of those and either hinge them or just pick one up and set it on the other. I am thinking of making the front part a putting green with the "bent green" and the back the sensor mat (optishot for now, gc2 type in the future). Does this seem like a good idea?

[Par2Pro]

Have you thought about just using a fold-up mat like this:
http://www.par2pro.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=126

Or do you want/need a whole platform?

[Azgdds]

that is something i would put on top of the platform. it is in a garage with cement floors, i want to create a space that is cement free, green, and a bit softer. the space I want to cover is 11' wide x 13' deep. my goal would be to be able to eliminate 6' of the depth when not in use.

[Par2Pro]

What I used to do in my garage was roll out an area rug and then put the mats on top of that. I could then fold up the mats and roll the rug back out of the way in no time flat. You could also do this with turf, indoor/outdoor carpet, or whatever else you may fancy

[Azgdds]

does that give you enough impact forgiveness? so maybe just some commercial carpet padding with a layer of fake turf to roll out then the hitting mats and putting surface to place on it?

[Par2Pro]

forgiveness of the ball dropping on it?

You can get good putting turf that has a backing on it so that you don't need the commercial padding.

[Azgdds]

I never really thought about rolling up carpeting. I assumed there needed to be more padding between the hitting surface and an unforgiving cement floor, but if a layer of a good putting turf with the hitting mat on top is plenty then I will looking into doing only that. Can I get a piece of 11'x13' putting turf with "holes"?

[Par2Pro]

Yes that would be enough support, actually many users just put a stance mat down on concrete - the stance mats have about 1 to 1.5 inches of high density foam which absorbs shock.

Yes, you can buy putting turf with a backing and then cut out the area you want to put your sensor pad / hitting turf into. There are a lot of different types of turf out there, but if you would like a quote, just send me an email at cory@par2pro.com.

[CPA]

Can I get a piece of 11'x13' putting turf with "holes"?

I would suggest StarBall Indoor/Patio Cup

http://www.starprogolf.com/accessories.htm

or even just the putting cup- it can be moved

[Par2Pro]

A decent putting turf with padding is $2.89 USD / sq ft. You can get better turf with a better underlay, but at a higher cost.