Element Indoor Golf

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

140 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.