The golf simulation industry is one hive of activity. In particular, South Korea has gone all out with a wide variety of simulated golf courses and bars. Its burgeoning golf industry is a testament to the nation’s love of the sport. Golf is a game that promotes health, happiness, and a well-balanced diet. Not to mention that it is a 365 day a year sport. So, it is no surprise that a number of companies have taken up the mantle in the simulation arena.
Although there is no such thing as an official record of how much the industry contributes to the local economy, it has no doubt helped a few businesses along the way. A recent study from the University of New South Wales found that golf simulation led the pack in the gaming industry, and is a top contender for the hottest trend in the industry. As a result, many agile enterprises in the SME sector are taking advantage of this trend to drive a new wave of innovation.
Using a combination of secondary data and publicly available information, a team of researchers from the University of Sydney and the Australian National University tested the golf simulation industry to the max in order to arrive at the following list of winners. After analyzing data collected over a ten year period, the finalists were: The golf simulation o fictio, the aforementioned abomination, and the elusive winners. Interestingly, a statistically significant percentage of participants in each of these three industries have reported a positive impact from their respective activities.
