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Indoor golf simulator The Back Nine Golf is on track to open in Richardson after City Council unanimously approved a special permit June 8.
The Back Nine will join a 17.4-acre shopping center on Coit Road, city planner Christine Ross said.
The overview
The Back Nine Golf is a membership-based indoor golf training facility where members can access simulator technology to practice golf.
The company has 200 locations across the country, including spots in Plano, Allen and McKinney. The Richardson location will be open to members 24/7, with four simulator bays that members can reserve in advance.
City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval for the special permit on May 19.
A closer look
According to city documents, the simulator bays will be equipped with “Full Swing” technology that simulates a realistic round of golf by allowing players to hit the ball into a large projector screen. Sensors will provide instant feedback on swing speed, ball speed and launch angles.
Members will also be able to book lessons with a trainer, and The Back Nine plans to host tournaments, youth camps and private events, said owner Anders Hultman.
“I would have very much appreciated that when I was growing up, to get instant feedback and data on each shot and know why and how the ball reacted the way that it did,” said Hultman, who is also a former professional golfer. “And it’s an affordable option for residents that don’t necessarily have the funds to join a country club.”
