GOLFZON Golf Simulator Becomes Nationwide Competition Venue

GOLFZON Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tokyo; hereinafter 'GOLFZON Japan') hosted the 'GOLFZON LIVE FESTIVAL 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP Spring Tournament,' with 1,316 professional and amateur golfers participating from 265 locations nationwide.

This tournament is an online competition where golfers across Japan compete under identical conditions via GOLFZON simulators.

The total number of rounds played during the qualifying period reached 8,677, surpassing the previous year's participant count of 1,031 by 285.

▶ A tournament designed to be enjoyable not just for top finishers, but for all participants

In this tournament, in addition to overall rankings and top female players, special prizes were awarded for achievements such as 5th, 10th, 20th, 100th, and 200th place, as well as BB and BM awards.

Furthermore, special benefits were provided for all participants, creating a tournament structure that appeals not only to competitive golfers but also to those who want to test their practice results or casually join as an event.

▶ Sustained playing opportunities generated from 265 nationwide locations

Participants joined from GOLFZON-installed venues across Japan, not limited to urban areas.

During the tournament period, participants could repeatedly play from their usual venues, resulting in 7,141 rounds in the amateur division alone and 8,677 rounds when including the professional division.

The simulator-based online competition is not a one-time event but a system that encourages repeat visits, in-store conversations, and goal setting throughout the tournament period.

▶ Special experiences beyond the online qualifiers

Top qualifiers from the amateur division advanced to the final tournament held at PGM Sousei Golf Club.

The final event featured GOLFZON Japan contracted ambassador professional golfer Momoka Miura and golf instructor and YouTuber Tera-yu.

By offering special real-course experiences beyond online score competition, the tournament heightened participants' anticipation and engagement.

▶ Delivering golf experiences that remain enjoyable after installation

GOLFZON emphasizes not only the performance and realism of its simulators but also the creation of experiences that users can enjoy continuously after installation.

By combining online competitions, store events, rankings, and participation benefits, GOLFZON provides golfers with new goals and reasons to participate, aiming to enhance user satisfaction at installed venues.

Moving forward, GOLFZON will continue to plan tournaments and events that attract a wide range of users, from competitive golfers to those who want to enjoy golf casually.

Final match highlights

Award ceremony highlights

Qualifying round highlights

About GOLFZON's Online Competition Function

GOLFZON's online competition function connects GOLFZON-installed venues nationwide via network, enabling players in different locations to compete under identical conditions.

This system allows participation regardless of weather or regional constraints, making it easy even for amateur golfers to join tournaments.

It is also utilized for store events, community building, and customer retention strategies.

About GOLFZON

GOLFZON is a global simulation golf brand offering realistic ball flight technology and diverse content. In Japan, it contributes to the growth of the indoor golf market through direct store operations and corporate installation support.