On a special “Moving Day” episode of Golf Talk America, host Frank Bassett took listeners behind the scenes at Enterprise Mill, just minutes from Augusta National, where GOLFZON America had set up what Bassett called “the best golf simulator I have ever seen in my life.”
Bassett was joined by Ryan Needles, Director of Business Development at GOLFZON America, to discuss the company’s mission to redefine what a golf simulator can be—and how it’s changing the game for everyone from indoor golf business owners to passionate golfers at home.
It’s very realistic—even the floor moves, It lets you hit from an uphill lie, a downhill lie, sidehill lie, even adjusts for wind. You’ll have to see it to believe it.
A Vision to Make Golf More Accessible
Needles shared the company’s genesis – founded by a former Samsung executive in 2000, GOLFZON was established to make golf more accessible in Korea, where green-grass golf isn’t always easy to come by. The result? A camera-based golf simulator that delivers a full tee-to-green experience with true putting, immediate ball feedback, and ultra-realistic course conditions—all with a network play feature that connects players around the world.
We want to take away the feeling that you’re playing virtual golf, Our goal is to bring out the emotions of real golf—whether it’s indoors or in a simulator bay at a country club.
Real Competition, Real Profit
During the interview, Needles highlighted the debut of the GOLFZON Tour, an international indoor golf tournament. The finals were held at the PGA Show in January, where Golf Envy from Los Angeles took home $150,000. Season 2 qualifying will begin June 1 and the prize money has doubled to $300,000
GOLFZON simulators aren’t just about entertainment—they’re a proven revenue driver for commercial venues, indoor golf simulator businesses, and even nontraditional spaces like bowling alleys and pickleball facilities.
Helping Businesses Succeed
From an extensive course library featuring over 260 courses to unique features like network play that makes tournaments possible, GOLFZON supports the success of current customers and helps new partners understand how to start a golf simulator business with confidence. GOLFZON is committed to helping their customers grow.
Whether you’re looking to open a commercial indoor golf simulator venue, enhance your country club’s off-season offerings, or explore the rising popularity of virtual golf businesses, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen to the full episode of Golf Talk America featuring GOLFZON America here.