How to Start a Golf Simulator Business
Golf simulators are a great way to squeeze in some golf practice in an easy and convenient location without having to drive to your local driving range or course.
But beyond just golf enjoyment, they can also be a tempting business opportunity.
With the rise of indoor facility golf simulator platforms like the TGL, and the value of the global golf simulator market expected to increase to over $3 billion by 2032, there’s never been a better time to get in on the indoor golf game action.
You could host online play parties with innovative game modes, private lessons, or even somewhere for golf pros to prepare for their next big match. The possibilities are endless!
And there’s no better place to start than with the Trackman Virtual Golf Simulator - one of the sport’s leading golf simulator technologies and one that's commonly used by some of the most successful facilities.
As an approved vendor of Trackman products - including the popular Trackman iO - Black Box Golf is your ideal partner to onboard a simulator and start your golf simulator business the right way.
So get in touch with our friendly team today, or keep reading to gain a clearer picture of the steps towards building a successful business.
The steps involved in opening a golf simulator business
Golf Simulator
Let’s start with the most important choice, the golf simulator.
Choosing a golf simulator that’s easy to use, visually impressive and packed with plentiful features that can help lower scores is a must-have if you want to have success as a golf simulator business owner.
And you won’t go wrong with the Trackman Virtual Golf Simulator. One of the most widely-used simulators on the market today, you’ll find names like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other top-line professionals using Trackman products to brush up on their skills before big games.
Why? Because Trackman is the industry-standard.
Utilising optically enhanced radar tracking (OERT), Trackman launch monitors can accurately detect all manner of variables in a player’s swing. Including swing speed, ball speed, ball flight, launch angle, spin rate, carry distance and more. So your customers will always have a crystal clear view of where their swing is going right and wrong.
Not only that but, from an entertainment perspective, it’s pretty spectacular too. Golf courses are presented with breathtaking accuracy and digital scenery that’s as close to the real thing as you can possibly get.
And with simulations of hundreds of real-life golf courses to choose from - including ones played in the Majors and similarly famous events - your patrons can experience a professional’s round from the comfort of your cosy premises.
Speaking of which…
Premises
Now that you know which golf simulator you’ll be offering to the public, you’ll need to decide where to house it.
Depending on your financial situation, you’ll likely be renting somewhere to turn into an indoor golf facility. Or you might be lucky enough to already own a space you can use!
But if you do need to rent space, there are plenty of empty former retail stores or even reformed storage areas that can be refitted to house a golf simulator.
As long as you’re creating a safe and relaxed golfing experience for golf enthusiasts, while adhering to any relevant laws in your area, you’re good to go.
In terms of the amount of space you’ll need, this is where the Trackman simulator comes in handy.
Despite being impressive in size and scale, as long as your customers have enough room to swing, and you’re able to install the technology within the recommended parameters, the sky’s the limit. Here are the recommended dimensions:
Width: 15'+ | 4.6+ m
Height: 10'+ | 3.1+ m
Depth: 18'+ | 5.5+ m
Technology
Onboarding the Trackman Simulator and Trackman iO act as the building blocks of your new golf simulator business. But that’s not all you’ll need.
To run the simulator effectively, you’ll also need the right computer to uphold the software and a projector to cast the image of your customers’ chosen golf course.
This part may sound daunting, but don’t worry, you won’t need to invest in a supercomputer to please guests. In fact, all you’ll need is a PC with a minimum RAM of 32GB, 1TB SSD (at the time of writing) and a powerful enough graphics card to handle the system.
If you’re not a PC aficionado, this may feel like a lot, but you can actually pick up a PC with these specs from almost every major tech store. If you’re unsure, be sure to ask a member of staff and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Explore indoor golf business opportunities in Spain with Black Box Golf
All of the above are excellent starting points for building your own golf simulator business. But to maximise the potential of your new endeavour - and to maximise profits - it pays to work with an expert in the field - that’s where we come in.
At Black Box Golf, we can advise you on precisely what you’ll need to do to bring your golf simulator business in Spain to life.
As approved vendors of the Trackman Golf Simulator, we’ve helped many clients - commercial and personal - onboard the simulator with exceptional results.
Pretty soon, you could be using your commercial simulator to host lessons, corporate events or simply as somewhere avid golfers can go when they don't want to head to the golf club - the choice is yours!
Better still, you could include food and beverage sales at your premises to create a truly relaxed environment.
To find out more about how we can help make this dream a reality for you, speak to a member of the Black Box Golf team today.