Enhanced prize structure, fall-winter schedule, and a revised competition model make it easier for golfers to compete for the largest championship prize yet
Chantilly, Va. – GOLFZON, the global leader in golf simulator technology, announced today that facility registration for the GOLFZON Tour Season 3 is now open. Season 3 builds on the success of last year’s tour – which featured more than 1,000 participants across 72 facilities – by incorporating direct feedback from the GOLFZON community, with key enhancements focused on timing, competitive balance, accessibility, and prize structure.
The Tour shifts to a fall-to-winter schedule to align with peak indoor golf season. This season introduces a multi-phase structure designed to connect local players to the global competition.
- Individual qualifying begins in September, where players compete at their home facilities, with top performers advancing to form four-player teams.
- Team qualifying begins in October across multiple tournaments, with cumulative scoring determining the top 64 teams that advance to bracket play. The team with the best score will win four tickets to the Champions Pavilion at the 2027 U.S. Open and a VIP behind the ropes experience and tour.
- Beginning in November, teams will compete in a single-elimination tournament through live, head-to-head matches via GOLFZON’s network play system, culminating in the GOLFZON Tour Finals during the 2027 PGA Show. The GOLFZON Tour Finals MVP will receive two tickets to the 2027 U.S. Open Champions Pavilion.
“The growth of the GOLFZON Tour in Season Two compared to the inaugural season was palpable, as our competition committee expanded participation from 12 to 72 teams and introduced Network Play for real-time scoring, creating the first real-time simulator competition,” said Sean Pyun. “With key additions to the season made based on valuable feedback from Tour participants, as well as increased participation in and demand for indoor golf competitions, we believe Season 3 will be the most popular and competitive iteration of the GOLFZON Tour yet.”
GOLFZON expects a record number of participants in Season 3 and has increased prize incentives for participants, facilities and operators as a result. Season 3 features a $300,000 total purse and a revised payout structure that further rewards top-performing teams, including $200,000 for first place, $60,000 for second place, and $20,000 awarded to each semifinalist. In addition, the competition will include a $20,000 individual qualifying purse, and opportunities for golfers and operators to win exclusive golf experiences.
Now in its third year, the GOLFZON Tour further establishes simulator golf as a scalable, year-round competitive platform, connecting local players to a global stage through innovative technology and pure competition. Throughout Season 3, live scoring will be powered by Golf Genius, and this year, an official apparel partner will provide custom uniforms for the 64 teams that advance to bracket play.
All Tour rounds will be played on GOLFZON’s TwoVisionNX and TwoVision simulators to deliver the most immersive indoor golf experience. GOLFZON’s simulators are equipped with advanced camera systems for precise measurement, enabling more accurate calculations of launch angle, spin, speed, and club path, and feature the GOLFZON Motion Plate, which allows players to hit from up to 56,000 distinct lies. Competitors will square off on iconic venues including Pebble Beach.
For more information on how to register for GOLFZON Tour Season 3 this fall, visit: https://golfzontour.com/
About GOLFZON
GOLFZON is the global leader in golf simulator technology and market share. Its renowned models have been named “Best Golf Simulator” by Golf Digest and awarded Golf Inc. Magazine’s “Most Innovative and Exciting New Tech” honor. In recent years, the company has substantially expanded its reach in North America, including partnering with the world’s largest golf management company, Troon, to introduce GOLFZON Social entertainment venues and collaborating with renowned instructor David Leadbetter on GOLFZON Leadbetter and GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter. GOLFZON is the official simulator of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open and hosts three professional virtual golf tournaments: two in Korea (GTOUR and WGTOUR), and the international GOLFZON Tour, launched in 2024.
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