GOLF SIMULATOR INSIDE AN ICE ARENA
might not seem like an obvious fit at first—but
in reality, it's a natural pairing. Hockey and
golf share a similar customer base: families,
comparable income levels, and a culture
built around leagues, lessons, and repeat
visits. Most importantly, an ice arena already has built-in traffic.
The real question isn't whether the idea works in theory—
it's whether it will be used consistently enough to justify
the investment.
Adding a golf simulator is about turning underutilized space
into a year-round revenue stream. In colder climates, where
outdoor golf disappears for months, simulators give players,
parents, and league members a reason to stay longer and return
/// by CRAIG PETERSEN, CIRM
REAL PROGRAMS
Golf Simulators
PHOTOS: GREENHECK TURNER COMMUNITY CENTER, BLUE SPORT STABLE
Perfect
Match
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Golf simulators add excitement
and revenue to local ice arenas
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simulators
include other
sports like hockey,
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