TruGolf Links to Launch Revolutionary Hybrid Golf Concept for Franchisees
TruGolf Links, a franchise subsidiary of TruGolf Holdings, has announced a revolutionary hybrid golf simulator solution that combines virtual and physical golf experiences. Nexus Golf has made a strategic $2 million minority investment in TruGolf Links to support this initiative.
The patented technology, developed over five years, enables simulator technology integration on physical golf courses, allowing for night golf on full-length courses without extensive lighting requirements. This innovation aims to expand operating hours, leverage existing infrastructure, and create new revenue streams for golf course operators.
The first hybrid franchise location is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. TruGolf Links' expansion strategy focuses on Regional Developers who acquire territories of 1M+ population, establish flagship locations, and develop additional units through ownership or independent franchisees.
TruGolf Links, una sussidiaria in franchising di TruGolf Holdings, ha annunciato una rivoluzionaria soluzione di simulatore di golf ibrido che combina esperienze di golf virtuali e fisiche. Nexus Golf ha effettuato un investimento strategico di 2 milioni di dollari in TruGolf Links per supportare questa iniziativa.
La tecnologia brevettata, sviluppata in cinque anni, consente l'integrazione della tecnologia del simulatore nei campi da golf fisici, permettendo di giocare a golf di notte su percorsi a lunghezza completa senza necessità di un'illuminazione estesa. Questa innovazione mira ad ampliare gli orari operativi, sfruttare l'infrastruttura esistente e creare nuove fonti di reddito per gli operatori dei campi da golf.
Si prevede che la prima sede in franchising ibrida sarà operativa entro la fine del 2025. La strategia di espansione di TruGolf Links si concentra su Sviluppatori Regionali che acquisiscono territori con una popolazione superiore a 1 milione, stabiliscono sedi principali e sviluppano ulteriori unità attraverso la proprietà o franchising indipendenti.
TruGolf Links, una subsidiaria franquiciada de TruGolf Holdings, ha anunciado una revolucionaria solución de simulador de golf híbrido que combina experiencias de golf virtuales y físicas. Nexus Golf ha realizado una inversión estratégica de 2 millones de dólares en TruGolf Links para apoyar esta iniciativa.
La tecnología patentada, desarrollada durante cinco años, permite la integración de tecnología de simulador en campos de golf físicos, permitiendo jugar al golf de noche en recorridos de longitud completa sin requisitos extensos de iluminación. Esta innovación tiene como objetivo ampliar las horas de operación, aprovechar la infraestructura existente y crear nuevas fuentes de ingresos para los operadores de campos de golf.
Se espera que la primera ubicación franquiciada híbrida esté operativa para finales de 2025. La estrategia de expansión de TruGolf Links se centra en Desarrolladores Regionales que adquieren territorios con una población de más de 1 millón, establecen ubicaciones emblemáticas y desarrollan unidades adicionales a través de la propiedad o franquiciados independientes.
TruGolf Links는 TruGolf Holdings의 프랜차이즈 자회사로, 가상 및 물리적 골프 경험을 결합한 혁신적인 하이브리드 골프 시뮬레이터 솔루션을 발표했습니다. Nexus Golf는 이 이니셔티브를 지원하기 위해 TruGolf Links에 200만 달러의 전략적 소수 지분 투자를 했습니다.
5년에 걸쳐 개발된 특허 기술은 물리적 골프 코스에서 시뮬레이터 기술 통합을 가능하게 하여, 광범위한 조명 요구 없이 전체 길이 코스에서 야간 골프를 즐길 수 있게 합니다. 이 혁신은 운영 시간을 확장하고 기존 인프라를 활용하며 골프 코스 운영자를 위한 새로운 수익원을 창출하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
첫 번째 하이브리드 프랜차이즈 위치는 2025년 말까지 운영될 것으로 예상됩니다. TruGolf Links의 확장 전략은 100만 이상의 인구를 가진 지역 개발자에게 초점을 맞추어 주요 위치를 설정하고 소유권 또는 독립 프랜차이즈를 통해 추가 단위를 개발하는 것입니다.
TruGolf Links, une filiale en franchise de TruGolf Holdings, a annoncé une solution révolutionnaire de simulateur de golf hybride qui combine des expériences de golf virtuelles et physiques. Nexus Golf a réalisé un investissement stratégique minoritaire de 2 millions de dollars dans TruGolf Links pour soutenir cette initiative.
La technologie brevetée, développée sur cinq ans, permet l'intégration de la technologie de simulateur sur des parcours de golf physiques, permettant de jouer au golf de nuit sur des parcours de longueur complète sans exigences d'éclairage extensives. Cette innovation vise à étendre les heures d'ouverture, à tirer parti de l'infrastructure existante et à créer de nouvelles sources de revenus pour les opérateurs de parcours de golf.
Le premier emplacement de franchise hybride devrait être opérationnel d'ici la fin de 2025. La stratégie d'expansion de TruGolf Links se concentre sur les développeurs régionaux qui acquièrent des territoires de plus de 1 million d'habitants, établissent des emplacements phares et développent des unités supplémentaires par le biais de la propriété ou de franchisés indépendants.
TruGolf Links, eine Franchise-Tochtergesellschaft von TruGolf Holdings, hat eine revolutionäre hybride Golf-Simulatorlösung angekündigt, die virtuelle und physische Golf-Erlebnisse kombiniert. Nexus Golf hat eine strategische Minderheitsinvestition von 2 Millionen Dollar in TruGolf Links getätigt, um diese Initiative zu unterstützen.
Die patentierte Technologie, die über fünf Jahre entwickelt wurde, ermöglicht die Integration von Simulator-Technologie auf physischen Golfplätzen, sodass Nachts auf vollständigen Plätzen ohne umfangreiche Beleuchtungsanforderungen Golf gespielt werden kann. Diese Innovation zielt darauf ab, die Betriebszeiten zu erweitern, bestehende Infrastruktur zu nutzen und neue Einnahmequellen für Golfplatzbetreiber zu schaffen.
Der erste hybride Franchise-Standort wird voraussichtlich bis Ende 2025 betriebsbereit sein. Die Expansionsstrategie von TruGolf Links konzentriert sich auf regionale Entwickler, die Gebiete mit mehr als 1 Million Einwohnern erwerben, Flagship-Standorte einrichten und zusätzliche Einheiten durch Eigentum oder unabhängige Franchisenehmer entwickeln.
- Secured $2 million strategic investment from Nexus Golf
- Patented hybrid golf simulator technology combining virtual and physical gameplay
- New revenue potential through extended operating hours and night golf capabilities
- Expansion of franchise model through Regional Developers program
- First hybrid location not operational until end of 2025
- Requires significant territory population (1M+) for Regional Developers
Insights
The strategic partnership between TruGolf Links and Nexus Golf marks a significant evolution in the golf entertainment sector, with several key implications for investors and the industry:
Market Positioning & Revenue Potential
The hybrid golf simulator concept addresses multiple critical market gaps: enabling night golf on full-length courses without extensive lighting infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs, and creating year-round revenue opportunities for operators. This positions TruGolf Links uniquely in the growing golf entertainment market, which has seen successful concepts like TopGolf demonstrate strong consumer demand for tech-enhanced golf experiences.
Franchise Model Innovation
The Regional Developer approach, targeting territories with 1M+ population, creates a scalable expansion model with multiple revenue streams: flagship location operations, franchise fees, and ongoing territory development compensation. This multi-tiered structure could accelerate market penetration while maintaining quality control through local oversight.
Technological Moat
The fully patented technology, developed over five years, provides significant intellectual property protection and creates a barrier to entry for competitors. The timing aligns well with the launch of high-profile initiatives like TGL (Tomorrow Golf League), which helps validate the market for hybrid golf experiences.
Growth Catalysts
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Market Impact
This development could disrupt traditional golf course operations by offering: 1) Extended operating hours without significant infrastructure investment, 2) Lower operational costs through reduced maintenance requirements, 3) Enhanced appeal to younger demographics through technology integration, and 4) Year-round revenue potential regardless of weather conditions.
Nexus Golf Invests for Minority Stake in TruGolf Links Subsidiary
Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TruGolf Links, the franchise subsidiary of TruGolf Holdings, announced it’s bringing an innovative, fully patented hybrid golf simulator solution to the franchise market. This cutting-edge technology, five years in development, puts simulator technology onto physical golf courses allowing for a new, tech infused way of playing golf. Merging the virtual and physical worlds of golf has been recently popularized by the high-profile TGL (Tomorrow Golf League) giving proof that the golfing world is open to new and different playing formats. This groundbreaking product is made possible by TruGolf Links long standing close relationship with Nexus Golf. To further that relationship, Nexus Golf has announced a strategic investment in TruGolf Links.
With this breakthrough, regional developers will have access to a next-generation indoor-outdoor golf experience, allowing consumers in their area to engage with the sport in an entirely new way. By merging advanced simulation technology with real-world gameplay, this hybrid solution offers a compelling and immersive alternative to traditional golf, making the sport more accessible, interactive, and engaging for players of all skill levels. It also will change the business equation for golf course operators, expanding operating hours, better leveraging existing infrastructure and creating new revenue streams. Hybrid golf technology will allow for full length golf to be played at night without lighting an entire golf course. Night golf is currently limited to smaller par 3 golf courses.
“The decision to invest for a minority stake in TruGolf Links and reinforce our partnership was easy and obvious given our shared mission of redefining what is possible in golf through technology.” Said Tim Vale, Owner of Nexus Golf, LLC and Inventor of Nexus Hybrid Golf. Nexus Golf will invest
TruGolf Links, the fast-growing franchise subsidiary of TruGolf Holdings, has positioned itself as a leader in the evolution of golf entertainment. With Nexus Golf’s backing, the brand is set to accelerate its expansion, providing franchise partners with a unique opportunity to deliver a broad array of customer solutions while capitalizing on the growing demand for immersive, technology-driven golf experiences.
“This is a game-changer for the sport and the business of golf,” said Ben Litalien, Chief Development Officer at TruGolf Holdings. “By integrating the hybrid simulator concept into our franchise model, we are empowering regional developers to redefine the golf experience for a new generation of players. The Hybrid Golf product solves virtually every problem in golf including the time it takes to play, lost golf balls, land required, maintenance costs, intimidation factor and more.”
The patented hybrid golf simulator solution will be rolled out across TruGolf Links franchise locations, creating new revenue streams for entrepreneurs while giving golf enthusiasts an exciting, modern way to enjoy the game year-round. We anticipate the first hybrid franchise location to be operational by the end of 2025.
For more information on TruGolf Links franchise opportunities and the Nexus Golf investment, contact:
Ben Litalien
Chief Development Officer
TruGolf Links
franchise@trugolflinks.com
1-888-845-4657
trugolflinks.com
About Nexus Golf
Nexus Golf is a forward-thinking solutions company dedicated to advancing the future of golf through technology. Nexus Golf’s mission is to make the game more fun and accessible for consumers and more profitable for business owners.
About TruGolf Links Franchising
While the company offers individual franchises, the focus of its expansion efforts is with Regional Developers who acquire a territory of 1M or more in population, open a flagship location within that territory, then develop the territory with additional units they own or with independent franchisees. Regional Developers are compensated for attracting franchisees and providing support locally to all TruGolf Links locations within their territory.
For more information about TruGolf Links franchise program, visit: www.trugolflinks.com/franchising.
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