GOLFZON and Troon Launch GOLFZON Social Entertainment Venues

First two locations near New York scheduled to open in early 2023

GOLFZON, the global market-share leader in golf simulators, and Troon, a leading provider of golf- and club-based leisure and hospitality services, have announced a partnership to launch ‘GOLFZON Social,’ a state-of-the-art indoor golf entertainment venue. The first two locations are scheduled to open near New York City in early 2023.

GOLFZON Social delivers a new social entertainment experience by combining GOLFZON TwoVision, the most advanced golf simulator on the market, with a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere. Designed to be enjoyed by everyone from non-golfers to passionate and casual golfers alike, each venue will feature a creative chef-curated menu, handcrafted cocktails, local craft beers, and a carefully selected wine list. With industry-leading audio and visual systems for watching sports, the venues are expected to establish themselves as a new kind of leisure destination that goes beyond the traditional sports bar.

GOLFZON Social offers a wide range of experiences that bring together socializing, dining, and playing golf. Through league and tournament play, both passionate and casual golfers can compete virtually with golfers around the world, while an on-site PGA professional provides lessons and guidance regardless of the season or weather. Non-golfers can try golf for the first time in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and guests can also enjoy in-house board games and patio games.

Key details of the first two locations set to open in the New York area are as follows.

GOLFZON Social Palisades Center

Scheduled to open in January 2023, the Palisades Center location is situated in the popular Palisades Center shopping mall in West Nyack, New York. It will feature 22 TwoVision simulator bays, a full bar, food-truck-style dining, and large TVs installed throughout the venue. With a modern atmosphere, the space is designed to be well suited for events and special gatherings.

GOLFZON Scarsdale

Scheduled to open in March 2023, the Scarsdale location is situated at 691 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale, New York. It will feature 16 TwoVision bays arranged around a central bar and dining area.

Troon and GOLFZON previously announced a strategic partnership in October 2021. Under that partnership, Troon invested in GOLFZON and its market-leading technology, and the two companies plan to actively expand GOLFZON Social locations across major North American cities going forward.

Tommy Lim, CEO of GOLFZON North America, said, “According to the National Golf Foundation, the number of people enjoying golf at off-course facilities currently stands at approximately 25 million, a trend that is especially popular among young working professionals,” adding, “GOLFZON Social is the ideal platform for this rapidly growing market.”

One of the key elements that sets GOLFZON Social apart from competing brands is the unrivaled technology and innovation delivered by the TwoVision simulator. Unveiled earlier this year, TwoVision is one of the most advanced simulators on the market, equipped with high-speed sensors that capture clubhead and ball-flight data to provide true-to-life performance feedback, a 24-directional moving swing plate that recreates real stance and lie conditions, an automatic tee-up and ball-retrieval system, a virtual caddie that offers advice to players, and multi-surface mats that reproduce fairway, rough, and bunker environments. It also delivers graphics that are 130% sharper than the previous generation and an LED putting guide that reads green slopes.

The food and beverage experience at GOLFZON Social is built around a menu meant to be enjoyed together. From sharing appetizers that are familiar and approachable yet pair well with golf, to main courses suitable for a date or a business meeting, the venue will offer a diverse range of dishes infused with a chef’s touch. The menu is available both for dine-in and takeout, reflecting the influence of diverse culinary cultures from around the world while also incorporating local ingredients. The beverage menu includes handcrafted cocktails and craft beers, as well as a 64-ounce GOLFZON growler.

Tim Schantz, President and CEO of Troon, said, “Combining a top-tier food and beverage experience with GOLFZON’s state-of-the-art technology will create a special space where people can come together to play, compete, socialize, and, above all, have a great time,” adding, “The two new venues being introduced here will be unlike anything previously available in their communities. We look forward to bringing GOLFZON Social to many more cities in the future.”

Troon will handle overall operations for the new locations, from pre-opening development and project management to customer service, golf lessons, and food and beverage operations. GOLFZON provides its award-winning simulators and a team of specialized service technicians.

More information is available on the official GOLFZON Social website.