Renowned for his achievements as an Australian decathlete, Scott says X-Golf Ballarat has been a long time in the making and that the pair have been inspired by lifelong sportsmanship instilled by their father. 

“Dad’s nearly 80 and still hits a long ball,” Scott laughed.

“He’s wrapped about the venue and is happy to see us working together, especially within a sport that he became hooked on himself in his 40s.”

Set to open to the public on Monday, 26 May, X-Golf Ballarat spans 630sqm and features six high-tech sims notorious for their unique technology which, unlike radars, uses infrared cameras and high-impact sensors to create a supremely realistic golfing experience. 

The indoor golfing hotspot will also feature X-Golf’s first ever PuttView simulator, ideal for those wanting to work on their short game, plus darts lanes, a full bar and kitchen, and access to PGA Pros for coaching and Australia’s biggest virtual golf competition, X-League. 

 From watching their father play golf as children, Ben says the brothers have a deep passion for the game, but that traditional golf is hard to fit into everyday life. 

 “Any golfer will tell you it’s a time-consuming sport and players often have other priorities which keep them away from spending hours on the course.”

“That was a big attraction for us. X-Golf removes the constraints of time, it allows you to play regardless of the weather and it’s a great option for everyone, from beginners to scratch golfers.” 

With 4K Foxtel action casting on the 120-inch big screens, a wide array of food and drinks on offer and capacity for private events, school and community group initiatives, Scott and Ben plan to cultivate a welcoming golfing hub which gives even more people access to the game.  

X-Golf simulators offer players access to 50 of the world’s most famous courses including St Andrews, Pebble Beach and Augusta with outstanding realism. 

Players can enjoy detailed data analytics, custom-built 3D graphics and a patented automatic ball retrieval and tee-up system which means no more arduous ball searches!  

“We’re really looking forward to offering something new within Ballarat’s thriving golf community,” Ben said. 

 X-Golf Ballarat will employ 10 local staff members and will be located at 810 Norman Street in Invermay, between Oz Tenpin and Midlands Golf Club and close to Mars Stadium.