FAQS
What is GOLFZON Tour?
Teams of 5 players from 12 Host Facilities will compete in network play linking GOLFZON simulators from each location in a virtual golf tournament for a $150,000 team grand prize!
When was the GOLFZON Tour founded?
For over a decade, GOLFZON has operated the popular GTOUR in South Korea. These professional golf simulator leagues regularly attract the country’s top golfers to compete on broadcast television for cash purses. Due to its popularity and star-making nature, GOLFZON launched the first-ever golf-simulator specific cable channel “Screen GOLFZON Channel” in Korea. We are now bringing this proven track record for creating high-quality golf simulator tournaments to North America and Europe.
What’s different about this indoor golf tournament?
The key difference between the GOLFZON Tour and other indoor golf tournaments is that the GOLFZON Tour is open to everyone, 18 and up, not just professional players, and it features industry-leading technology that allows for the competitive rounds to be played from the tee all the way to the bottom of the cup.
GOLFZON’s advanced short game and putting simulation make it a standout choice for serious golf competitions, with over $10 million in prize money awarded on our systems.
The GOLFZON Tour allows golfers 18 years and older of all skill levels—amateurs, club pros, and aspiring players—to compete as a team for real prizes in a professional-style virtual golf competition, supported by the most accurate and consistent simulation in the game.
When is the GOLFZON Tour happening?
Qualifiers at each of the Host Facilities run until September 30, 2024, and the GOLFZON Tour ends with the final two teams competing head to head for the $150,000 grand prize at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2025.
How are the facility teams selected?
For the inaugural season of GOLFZON Tour, we have pre-selected 12 host facilities to each field their own team to participate. We will have more locations participation opportunities in future seasons and would love for you to join! If you are interested in hosting your own tournament with another GOLFZON customer, please let us know and we’d be happy to connect you.
How are the team players selected?
Each Host Facility will independently organize, host, manage, referee, and score a qualifier competition for the purpose of selecting five members to represent their location.
How much does it cost?
No purchase is necessary to enter the GOLFZON Tour; but participants are responsible to pay standard fees for their use of simulator hitting bays.
Who can play in the GOLFZON Tour?
The GOLFZON Tour is open to all genders and skill levels, ages 18+ —whether you’re a seasoned tour pro, a club professional, or an amateur just looking to give it a try. Everyone is welcome to compete and experience the thrill of the competition!
Is this tournament open to everyone?
Yes, the GOLFZON Tour is open to participants of all sexes and gender identities 18 or older.
Participants whose biological sex is female shall have the option to participate from designated tees selected to result in a total course length that is approximately 85% of the length played by other participants, as determined by the Tournament Committee.
What am I playing for?
All 5 players on each Host Facility roster will get $1,000* for making the team. In addition, all players will have a chance to win their cut of the $150,000 grand prize for the overall winning league team.
*Except for any Team Member selected via the Host Facility’s exemption, who shall not be eligible to receive any stipend from Golfzon.
How can I qualify?
Each facility participating in the GOLFZON Tour will be running its own qualifier event. If you’re interested in joining, simply fill out our interest form, and we’ll connect you with the appropriate host facility to get you started!
Who are the teams? Are the teams divided into divisons?
The 12 Host Facility Teams will be divided into 2 divisions: East and West.
East Division
- Detroit - Tee Times
- London - The Golf Rooms
- Louisville - Tee It Up Golf USA
- New York City - Golfzon Social
- Orlando - Golfzon Leadbetter
- Toronto - Golfplay
West Division
- Chicago - The Green
- Houston - The Daly Round
- Los Angeles - Golf Envy
- Mexico - Mulligan’s Monterrey
- Minneapolis - Element Indoor Golf
- Tulsa - BirdieBay
How will the seeding round work?
Each Host Facility Team will play five 18-hole Matches Round Robin within division as the Seeding Round. Each of the matches will be a 3-person aggregate team score stroke play with a Win = 2 points, Tie = 1 point, Loss = 0 points.
Overall seeding tiebreakers will be determined by lowest team score for all rounds in round robin play. Points earned from each Seeding Round match will determine seeding for bracket play single elimination tournament.
The top 2 teams from each division will receive 1st round bye in the subsequent bracket play single elimination tournament.
How will the bracket play work?
Bracket play matches will be played single elimination 3 vs 3 with best 2 out of 3 scores per team match play. Tiebreakers will be determined by a sudden death stroke play with all 3 players scores counting starting from the first hole of the tournament course. There will be no reseeding between rounds.
How will the finale be played?
The final two teams will play in Orlando at PGA Show in January 2025. The Tour Finals match will be played 5 vs 5 in a match play format. Any necessary tiebreaker will be determined by a 1 vs 1 sudden death stroke play starting on the 1st hole of the championship match course.
What is covered by GOLFZON should I make the finals?
GOLFZON America will pay for each team’s travel expenses to and from PGA Show in January 2025, including:
- Two nights hotel accommodations
- Airfare
- Airport transportation
- Daily per diem
Where can I watch the GOLFZON Tour?
You can catch new episodes of the GOLFZON Tour directly on our Youtube page or visit the Watch Now page.
When can we start watching GOLFZON Tour?
GOLFZON Tour episodes will start being released weekly around Mid-November! Subscribe to GOLFZON’s Youtube channel and follow us on Instagram & Facebook to stay up-to-date on all things GOLFZON Tour.