Indoor Golf Chains
10 indoor golf chains across 46 states. Browse simulator chains, golf entertainment franchises, and multi-location operators.
The Back Nine
194 locations in 35 states
The Back Nine is the fastest-growing indoor-golf franchise in the United States, with 150+ locations across various stages of development as of early 2026. Founded in St. George, Utah by attorney Wil Bangerter in 2020, the chain runs an unusually lean format: 24/7 self-service access, no on-site staff, app-controlled door entry, and Full Swing simulators in every bay. Strictly golf — no food, no bar, no gym — with 3-6 simulators per location.
X-Golf
136 locations in 38 states
X-Golf is the largest indoor-golf franchise in the United States, with around 138 locations across 38 states. Each venue pairs the company's proprietary laser-and-camera simulator system with a full bar and food service — the format that's driven the chain's franchise growth since 2016.
Golf Galaxy
115 locations in 35 states
Golf Galaxy is the golf-specific retail chain owned by DICK'S Sporting Goods, with 100+ stores across the U.S. The standard format is a retail showroom with club-fitting bays; a smaller subset operate as Performance Centers or sit inside DICK'S House of Sport stores, with TrackMan-equipped hitting bays, indoor driving ranges, and PGA/LPGA instructors. Walk-in club fittings are the core offer; simulator-only bookings are limited.
PGA Tour Superstore
81 locations in 30 states
PGA Tour Superstore is a golf-retail chain owned by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, headquartered in metro Atlanta. Founded in 2003 and acquired by Blank's AMB Group in 2010, the chain's stores combine retail floor space with hitting bays, indoor driving ranges, and putting greens — formats vary by store but the experiential layer is core to the brand.
Five Iron Golf
43 locations in 20 states
Five Iron Golf is a New York-born chain of TrackMan-equipped simulator venues, founded in 2017 in Manhattan's Flatiron District. The brand has grown from a single location to more than 30 across five countries, with the format consistent throughout: TrackMan bays, swing cameras, a full bar, and a dense urban setting.
Swing365
22 locations in 13 states
Swing365 is an Omaha-based franchise of unstaffed, 24/7-access indoor-golf clubs. Each location operates on a membership model: members book private simulator suites online and let themselves in through GeoKey-managed entry, with Full Swing Pro Series simulators in every bay. The chain has grown to 30+ locations across 13 states, primarily in the Midwest and Plains.
GolfCave
20 locations in 2 states
GolfCave is a New Jersey-founded chain of private TrackMan suites on a 24/7 membership model. Founded in Clark in 2012 by Dave Wechsler, the brand has grown to 13 locations across New Jersey and New York. Each "cave" is a private bay; members let themselves in around the clock, while non-members can book during standard hours.
Tee Box
20 locations in 9 states
Tee Box (TBX) is a Utah-founded indoor-golf chain built around TrackMan simulators and structured player development. Founded in Ogden by Preston Unck in 2021, the brand operates 25+ corporate locations in Utah plus a growing franchise footprint across California, Texas, and Idaho. The format leans toward training over entertainment: PGA- and TPI-certified instructors, fitness assessments, and club fitting on-site.
Golf Envy
2 locations in 2 states
Golf Envy is a California-based franchise of 24/7 members-only indoor-golf clubs, founded in 2023 by Ryan Wines and Cole Arranaga. The chain pairs Golfzon simulators (via the Golfzon Leadbetter Academy partnership) with a private-club operating model: minimal staff, monthly recurring revenue from memberships, and reciprocal access across the network. The franchise sold 19 locations in 2025.
The Swing Bays
1 location
The Swing Bays is a Colorado-founded TrackMan-equipped chain led by PGA Professional Dustin Miller and Brenna Miller. Founded in Parker, Colorado around 2021, the brand opened a franchise program in August 2024 and now operates locations across Colorado, Alabama, California, and North Carolina. Coaching, club fitting, and golf-specific fitness sit alongside the simulator bays.