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The Back Nine Golf Franchise

Back Nine Golf is a premium indoor golf franchise launching in the UK, offering semi-passive ownership, proven systems and recurring revenue.

Built for Scale, Quality & Repeatability

A proven indoor golf concept, now launching across the UK.

Founded in 2021, Back Nine Golf has quickly become one of the fastest-growing indoor golf franchises in the United States, with 100+ established locations and a structured international expansion underway.

Back Nine is positioned as a premium, year-round indoor golf concept, supported by professional-grade simulator technology and a proven operating system designed for scale.

Run your own semi-passive indoor golf business

Why Back Nine Golf Is Different

Designed for long-term performance – not short-term trends.

The UK launch of Back Nine Golf is not an experiment. It is a carefully planned rollout of a proven system, adapted for the UK market and supported by an experienced British leadership team.

Every Back Nine location is built around Full Swing simulator technology, trusted by elite PGA professionals and designed to deliver true ball flight with no delay or compromise.

This is not entertainment-grade equipment. It is professional-level simulation that creates an authentic experience for members, corporate clients and serious golfers alike – all year round.

Back Nine has also invested heavily in a proprietary, in-house platform designed specifically for franchise scalability. Rather than relying on disconnected third-party tools, franchisees operate from a single, integrated system from day one.

What Owning a Back Nine Golf Franchise Really Looks Like

Structured. Systemised. Designed for semi-passive ownership.

Back Nine Golf has been designed to operate as a structured, semi-passive business, supported by systems, technology and central support – rather than relying on the owner being on-site full time.

The model has seen success with hundreds of business owners in the USA. Here is how it works:

Membership-led bookings
Events & leagues
Automated scheduling
Staffing & oversight

Membership-led bookings

Recurring memberships form the core of the model, driving predictable usage and repeat visits rather than reliance on walk-ins.

Events & leagues

Leagues, tournaments, kids’ camps and corporate events provide structured additional revenue streams throughout the year.

Automated scheduling

Tee times, availability and utilisation are managed through Back Nine’s proprietary platform, reducing manual administration.

Staffing & oversight

Day-to-day operations can be managed by trained staff, allowing the owner to focus on oversight, performance and growth.

This model is particularly attractive to investors seeking a managed leisure business rather than an owner-operator role.

The Back Nine operates a semi-passive ownership model

Purpose-Built Facilities, Clear Investment Structure

Designed for efficiency and long-term returns

A typical Back Nine Golf location operates from a 3 or 4 bay facility, carefully sized to balance utilisation, operating costs and member experience.

  • 3 bay locations: approx. 2,100–2,600 sq ft
  • 4 bay locations: approx. 2,800–3,200 sq ft

Each bay delivers a premium, private golf experience while supporting smooth customer flow, events and corporate bookings to maximise ongoing revenue.

 

The Back Nine Golf Franchise FAQs

What kind of investment is required?

Back Nine Golf is positioned as a premium leisure franchise, designed for long-term operation rather than short-term returns.

A typical UK location requires an initial investment in the region of:

£250,000 – £300,000

This includes:

  • £35,000 franchise fee
  • 8% royalty on gross revenue

Revenue is driven by memberships, corporate usage, leagues and repeat visitation, creating a more predictable and resilient business model.

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