Sometimes a hobby becomes a full-time gig. Every once in a while, that hobby is golf. Just ask Brent Wells, the Alabama-based virtual golf course builder behind TekBud Designs. He’s constructed hundreds of tracks commissioned by businesses, major software and golf tech companies, and passionate golfers set on playing their favorite layouts at home. So, how exactly does a person become a virtual golf course designer? Well, you have to love golf; the rest is perhaps easier than it seems.

A complete guide for anyone interested in renting out their private, home golf simulator quickly, easily, and securely. Everything from creating an online listing and marketing your space to preparing to host your first guest.

Space can be a challenge for golfers interested in building or installing a home golf simulator. It's precisely to problem Murphy Golf Simulators' Founder Brent Sloan set out to solve in creating the space-saving, fold-away golf sim that automatically expands and retracts from a narrow wall cabinet into a full-size simulator in seconds. With droves of happy customers, Sloan has his sites set on making golf more accessible to players all over the country. Catch the exclusive interview and story here.

With golf's popularity continuing to rise and the technology behind golf simulators advancing quickly, many entrepreneurs are wondering if there’s a way to turn a passion for golf into a lucrative business. Golf simulator business concepts run the gamut in terms of startup costs, risks, and potential financial reward. Here's a look at models, markets, pros, and cons.

Thinking about renting out your home golf simulator to earn some extra cash? Here's how to do it.

Between massive improvements to the technology behind sensors, launch monitors, and projectors and the lure of being able to golf year-round—no matter the weather, it’s a tempting proposition. Here’s what to consider as you decide if a new sim makes sense.

Many have turned to private recreation spaces, where they can practice and play on their own terms. Indeed, interest in and demand for private access to golf simulators (and other sports simulators), pickleball courts, yoga studios, and other recreation spaces is on the rise. Here’s why. 

If you’re thinking about renting out a home golf simulator (or other recreation space), you may be wondering whether it’s worth it. What you can expect to make in terms of revenue and profit, of course, depends on several key factors. We break down some things to consider below, and walk through a few scenarios to give you a realistic look at potential earnings.

Beyond vacation homes and rides to the airport, what, exactly, are people sharing these days? Here are some emerging sharing economy trends to put on your radar.

Did you know you can rent your golf simulator to nearby golfers when you’re not using it to generate passive income? It’s as simple as it sounds, and once you’re up and running–here’s how to maximize your side hustle.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking to make the most of an investment that doesn’t necessarily get used all day every day, here’s what you need to know to get started earning extra income with your golf simulator.