From Seoul to Scarsdale: The Indoor Golf Revolution

Описание: What if the next big movement in golf wasn’t happening on the course, but in a dark room with a screen and a sensor? In this episode, we explore the future of the game through the lens of indoor golf — a trend that’s already transformed the sport in South Korea and is poised to do the same in North America. Most golfers still think of simulators as a niche tech gimmick or a winter-time alternative. But for millions of new players in Asia, they’re the starting point — and, increasingly, the standard.

Sean Pyun, President & CEO of GOLFZON America, joins the show to break down how Korea built an entire golf ecosystem indoors — complete with leagues, tournaments, retail stores, and even its own network of green grass courses. It’s not just about simulation accuracy; it’s about accessibility, inclusivity, and rethinking how and where people engage with the game. If you’ve never considered indoor golf a serious part of the sport’s future, this conversation will change that.

Topics covered:

(0:00) The Indoor Golf Revolution
(5:42) The emergence of a full-stack golf ecosystem in Korea
(10:56) Why indoor golf isn’t just a novelty — it’s a pipeline
(15:08) The American market needs more than a product — it needs localization
(20:52) Overcoming simulator skepticism and changing minds
(27:33) Turning indoor golf into a competitive league ecosystem
(36:48) Bigger purpose: charity, inclusion, and City Golf’s future

Resources & People Mentioned

GOLFZON America – https://www.GOLFZONgolf.com
Arnold Palmer Foundation – https://palmerfoundation.org/
TGL (Tech-Infused Golf League) – https://tglgolf.com