8 Golf Simulators Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Golf Simulators Business

Everyone wants to believe they can be as good as a pro when they step up to a tee. A golf simulator is one way to keep practicing and building golf skills. Golf simulators have exploded in popularity over the past decade, making them a profitable business venture.

Golf simulators allow one to practice and play virtual golf on courses 24/7, indoors or outdoors. The simulators record player's real-time metrics showing how one is doing and highlighting areas that need improvement. The golf simulators market overview report shows projected growth of 8.3% over the next few years. Therefore, the golf simulators have great market potential.

To start a golf simulator business, research the options available from different golf simulators and their features. Find a good location for your golf simulators, research the target audience and develop projections.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a golf simulators business:

1. 24/7 Golf ($6M/year)

In his early years, Igor displayed his entrepreneurial spirit by selling drinking water at a school camp, only to be scolded by bureaucrats. After years of corporate and consulting jobs, he found his passion in golf and decided to start a business selling affordable golf simulators. By leveraging his industry expertise and becoming known as a thought leader in the golf simulator community, Igor was able to attract customers and drive sales through word of mouth and online marketing tactics.

How much they make: $6M/year
Current team size: 3

How I Built A $500K/Month Golf Simulator Business

Australian startup founder Igor built a virtual golf empire selling affordable golf simulators for personal and commercial use, leading to the growth of his e-commerce platform and establishment of an event hire business, all through the power of online networking.

About

Igor started 24/7 Golf almost 8 years ago

Revenue

Igor grew the business to $500K/month

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2. The Indoor Golf Shop ($300K/year)

How much they make: $300K/year
Current team size: 11

$300k in Sales on the Side in Year 1

This case study is about the success story of the founder of The Indoor Golf Shop who started his e-commerce store in 2017 and has since expanded his manufacturing capabilities, made $300K in sales by 2019, and achieved a three-year revenue growth rate of 1,507%.

About

Rene started The Indoor Golf Shop over 7 years ago

Revenue

Rene grew the business to $25K/month

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5. Topgolf

Make socializing a sport at one of our premier entertainment venues featuring fun golf games for all skill levels, full-service bar and restaurant, climate-controlled bays and private event spaces.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 2.99M/month

So... can you actually make money with a golf simulators business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. The Indoor Golf Shop

Shop Indoor Golf Offers The Largest Selection Of Home Golf Simulators, Launch Monitors, Indoor Putting Greens, Golf Nets, and Swing Analyzers For Sale Online.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Celina, Texas, USA
Current team size: 11
Website traffic: 190K/month

8. Rain or Shine Golf

Rain or Shine Golf is here to help golfers create their dream golf simulator so we can all Tee It Up Anytime, Rain or Shine. We offer the best indoor golf equipment, information, resources, and support for golfers looking to play the game they love, anytime they want.

Where they're located: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA