[SBJ] GOLFZON bringing new ‘CITYGOLF’ concept to Nashville

Sports Business Journal reported that GOLFZON is bringing its CITYGOLF concept to the U.S. for the first time, with a Nashville location set to open in late 2026. The facility will span 175,000 square feet and feature 18 simulator screens for full shots alongside 18 synthetic green complexes for short-game play including pitching, chipping, bunker shots, and putting. A round will be priced between $60 and $125 depending on time of day, with the average round coming in under $100, and the venue will also include a restaurant and bar.

Sports Business Journal reported that GOLFZON plans to expand CITYGOLF to 10–15 locations by 2030, targeting both major markets such as New York and Los Angeles as well as growing cities like Nashville. The company currently operates two CITYGOLF locations in China, with its Tianjin site recording nearly 10,000 rounds in 2025 and over 7,600 rounds through June 2026. National Golf Foundation data cited in the article showed that off-course golf participation in the U.S. reached 37.9 million by the end of 2025, a 63% increase from 2019.

Sports Business Journal reported that Sean Pyun, CEO of GOLFZON AMERICA, said the concept addresses key barriers to traditional golf by eliminating weather and daylight constraints. The publication also noted that GOLFZON currently serves as the official golf simulator of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, and Pebble Beach Resorts.