Experience Riviera Like Never Before at the U.S. Women’s Open with GOLFZON indoor golf technology
Experience Riviera Before Anyone Else at the U.S. Women’s Open
The 2026 U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally will feature the world’s best players at the iconic Riviera Country Club. As the Official Golf Simulator of the U.S. Women’s Open, GOLFZON is offering fans a chance to experience Riviera on GOLFZON simulators. During championship week, GOLFZON will have two exciting simulator events at Riviera.
Play Riviera on the Official GOLFZON Simulators
During U.S. Women’s Open week, you can only play at Riviera Country Club using GOLFZON simulators. This is only available at the championship activation spaces.
Fans and guests can enter the game and see the course from a player’s view using GOLFZON’s top simulator technology, the most realistic golf sim experience around. Powered by our no lag golf sim technology, you can expect smooth swings, instant feedback and uninterrupted play.
Find GOLFZON at Two U.S. Women’s Open Locations
The USGA Fan Experience at Fan Central
Stop by Fan Central daily from June 2 - June 7 to compete in the Closest to the Pin challenge on Riviera Country Club.
Try your skills, challenge your friends and play at a famous golf course online using the official simulator of the championship.
This activation is open throughout the week and gives fans a fun, interactive way to be part of the U.S. Women’s Open experience.
Champions Pavilion
Inside Champions Pavilion, hospitality guests and USGA partners can book a 30-minute simulator session and virtually play any hole at Riviera Country Club on a GOLFZON simulator.
Access details include:
- Open to all USGA partners beginning May 28
- Open to remaining hospitality clients starting June 2
- Sessions available Wednesday through Sunday
This exclusive opportunity allows guests to experience Riviera in a way few golfers ever can — with championship-level simulation technology trusted around the world, a 64-direction moving floor and fast paced play thanks to zero latency and auto-tee.
Get Swing Tips from Holly Clyburn and Maiya Tanaka
GOLFZON is also bringing golf instruction directly into the simulator experience with special appearances from instructors GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy coach Holly Clyburn and PGA Class A Instructor Maiya Tanaka.
Guests at Champions Pavilion can virtually play Riviera while receiving live swing tips and coaching from two respected golf professionals.
Instructor Schedule
- Holly Clyburn: Thursday & Friday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Maiya Tanaka: Saturday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Whether you are fine-tuning your swing or just looking for a memorable championship-week experience, these sessions combine instruction, entertainment and cutting-edge simulator play in one unique activation.
Why Visit the GOLFZON Activation at Riviera?
The U.S. Women’s Open is one of the premier events in golf and GOLFZON is helping fans engage with the championship in an interactive and unforgettable way.
At the GOLFZON activation, fans can:
- Play Riviera Country Club virtually during championship week
- Compete in daily Closest to the Pin contests
- Experience the official simulator technology of the U.S. Women’s Open
- Receive swing instruction from top golf professionals
- Enjoy immersive golf entertainment inside Fan Central and Champions Pavilion
Whether you are attending as a golf fan, hospitality guest or USGA partner, the GOLFZON activation is one of the must-visit experiences of the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Where are the GOLFZON simulator activations and what can I do there?
Answer: You’ll find GOLFZON in two places at Riviera during the U.S. Women’s Open. At Fan Central (USGA Fan Experience), you can compete in a daily Closest to the Pin challenge on Riviera Country Club from June 2 – June 7. In Champions Pavilion, hospitality guests and USGA partners can book 30-minute sessions to virtually play any hole at Riviera and book lessons with GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy coach Holly Clyburn and PGA Class A Instructor Maiya Tanaka. Access opens to USGA partners on May 28 and to remaining hospitality clients on June 2, with sessions available Wednesday through Sunday.
Question: Who can play Riviera on a simulator during championship week?
Answer: For a limited time during the U.S. Women’s Open, Riviera Country Club is only available to play on GOLFZON simulators at the two on-site activation spaces. Fans can participate at Fan Central via the Closest to the Pin challenge while hospitality guests and USGA partners can book simulator time in Champions Pavilion.
Question: When and where can I get swing tips from the featured instructors?
Answer: Live instruction is offered inside Champions Pavilion. GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy coach Holly Clyburn will be there Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., and PGA Class A instructor Maiya Tanaka will coach Saturday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.. Guests can receive real-time tips while virtually playing Riviera.
Question: What makes the GOLFZON simulator experience special at this event?
Answer: As the Official Golf Simulator of the U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally, GOLFZON delivers an immersive, no‑lag experience with smooth swings, instant feedback and highly realistic play. It’s recognized by many as one of the most accurate, true‑to‑feel golf sims — making it a standout way to experience Riviera during championship week.
Question: Can I choose which hole at Riviera to play on the simulator?
Answer: Yes — in Champions Pavilion, booked sessions let you virtually play any hole of the Riviera Country Club. At Fan Central, the Closest to the Pin Challenge will take place on a selected hole.