The landmark deal adds Pinehurst’s iconic courses to GOLFZON’s course library, introduces “Road to Pinehurst” tournament series, and brings GOLFZON simulators to Pinehurst resort
PINEHURST, N.C. & Chantilly, VA — GOLFZON, the global leader in golf simulator technology, and Pinehurst Resort, the cradle of American golf, today announced a strategic partnership designed to bring Pinehurst’s world-renowned courses to GOLFZON users worldwide. This collaboration expands access to one of golf’s most storied destinations, allowing millions of GOLFZON users to experience Pinehurst’s championship-caliber courses in a highly immersive simulator environment. In the coming years, GOLFZON will also install several TwoVisionNX systems throughout the resort, enabling guests to play on the industry’s leading simulators while onsite.
As part of this new partnership, GOLFZON will use laser scanners mounted on drones to map every lie, bunker, and fairway, recreating each Pinehurst course with tri-layer course mapping in high-definition 3D for golfers around the world.
“Adding Pinehurst’s iconic courses to the GOLFZON course library is a massive win for all golfers who use our simulators,” said Sean Pyun, CEO of GOLFZON America. “As a USGA Anchor Site, Pinehurst represents the highest standard in championship golf. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to growing the game and extends our work alongside the USGA in advancing innovation and accessibility for golfers everywhere.”
“Pinehurst has always been committed to providing unforgettable golf experiences, and innovative platforms like GOLFZON allow us to extend that experience far beyond our property,” added Eric Kuester, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pinehurst Resort. “By incorporating Pinehurst’s historic, championship-caliber courses into GOLFZON simulators, more golfers around the world can experience the history, challenge, and beauty that make Pinehurst special.”
An additional component of the partnership is the upcoming “GOLFZON Road to Pinehurst” tournament. This global competition, expected to draw tens of thousands of participants across Asia and North America, invites golfers to compete virtually across all 11 Pinehurst courses, showcasing their skills on some of the game’s most iconic layouts. Eight finalists will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Pinehurst, where they will compete in person for the chance to be crowned champion.
The companies will also explore integrating Pinehurst into GOLFZON’s professional GTour, including the potential for Pinehurst to be featured as a premier or “major” tournament venue within the virtual competition schedule.
GOLFZON operates one of the largest virtual golf course libraries in the world, with a rapidly growing presence in the United States. The company’s worldwide library includes more than 300 courses, including 51 in the United States.
Golfers interested in experiencing Pinehurst on a GOLFZON simulator or participating in upcoming tournaments can visit GOLFZON’s website. To plan a visit to Pinehurst, visit the resort’s website.
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.
About Pinehurst Resort
Widely known as the Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst Resort has hosted more single golf championships – including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup and PGA TOUR Championship – than any other site in North America.
That continued in 2024 when the U.S. Open returned for the fourth time in 25 years to famed Pinehurst No. 2, considered to be architect Donald Ross’s masterwork. The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst four times between now and 2047.
Pinehurst is home to 10 championship golf courses – Pinehurst No. 11, by renowned designers Coore and Crenshaw, is planned to open in 2027 – as well as its immensely popular and groundbreaking short course, The Cradle, along with tennis, an award-winning spa and elegant accommodations across four historic hotels. To book tee times and golf packages: visit pinehurstresort.com or call 855.235.8507.
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