Getting out of the blazing Arizona sun and walking into Stingers Golf Club is 25-year-old South Korean golf phenomenon Hye-Jin Choi. While she had occasionally played screen golf in Korea, this marked her first time playing at a commercial indoor golf simulator facility in the U.S.—and it left a strong impression.
Inside Stingers Golf Club: A GOLFZON-Powered Indoor Golf Facility in Chandler, AZ
Stingers Golf Club is a GOLFZON-powered indoor golf facility located in Chandler, Arizona. Unlike many indoor golf businesses that see most of their traffic during cold winter months, Stingers thrives in the sweltering Arizona summer. The six-bay facility opened in June 2024 and offers a full restaurant and bar. It’s positioned as the “graduation from Topgolf,” where players bring their own clubs, play full virtual golf courses, and enjoy an immersive indoor golf experience—all while enjoying food and drinks.
Hye-Jin Choi Tries the TwoVision Simulator
Choi, who joined the LPGA Tour in 2022 after turning pro in 2017 and dominating the LPGA of Korea Tour, stepped into the bay and was instantly intrigued.
It felt just like the real course, it really mimics the slopes and lies of a real fairway.
With 13 professional wins, 20 career Top 10s, and over 50 Top 25 finishes, Choi knows good golf when she sees it—and she was quick to recognize the value of practicing on a best-in-class commercial golf simulator.
Practicing for Real-World Play on a Virtual Course
She used her bay session as a practice round for a course she hadn’t played in real life, posting an incredible 12-under score.
After seeing it on screen, I think the course will be more familiar when I actually play it. I don’t think I could shoot 12-under again, but now I believe it might be possible even on the real course.
Precision Short Game and Realistic Golf Simulation
Choi especially appreciated the precision of the short game simulation.
The wedge shots really surprised me. When I mis-hit, it still gives accurate feedback— like it went short or went to the right. That kind of accuracy really helps you practice effectively.
She also praised the advanced graphics and realism of the TwoVision simulator:
The visuals are really sharp, and it even captures things like wind direction and slope changes. It’s more than just hitting balls into a screen— it really feels like playing a course.
When asked about using a mulligan during the session, she smiled and said, “I didn’t mean to use it, but I hadn’t played the course before— so it was more like a practice round.” Laughing, she added, “I heard mulligans are a good thing. Now I get why people like them.”
Why Choose GOLFZON for Your Indoor Golf Business?
GOLFZON simulators are widely considered the best commercial golf simulators on the market. Known for their advanced technology—including auto-tee systems, moving swing plates, and incredibly realistic course visuals—GOLFZON units are the foundation of many successful golf simulator businesses.
Facilities like Stingers show what’s possible when you pair top-tier golf technology with a strong business model. For entrepreneurs interested in starting a golf simulator business, visiting or learning from a place like Stingers is a great starting point. Whether you’re looking to write a golf simulator business plan, explore commercial golf simulator prices, or understand the profit potential of a golf simulator business, this is a perfect example of how to do it right.
Watch the Full Interview with Hye-Jin Choi
Want to hear more from Hye-Jin herself? Watch the full video above or on YouTube to see her thoughts on indoor golf, her experience with GOLFZON’s technology, and why she believes it can be a game-changer for golfers of all levels.