Lifelong sportsmanship inspires brothers to open X-Golf Ballarat

May 13, 2025

Two Victorian brothers have been inspired by lifelong sportsmanship instilled by their father, to open X-Golf Ballarat – the indoor golf brand’s 32nd Australian venue.

The $1.5 million sports entertainment venue will be located in Invermay Park in the city’s north following Scott Ferrier, 50, and brother Ben, 48, having fused their backgrounds in sport and technology to deliver the world’s most realistic indoor golf experience to the region.

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

Ferrier shared “Dad’s nearly 80 and still hits a long ball. 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, 26th May, X-Golf Ballarat spans 630 square metres and features six high-tech simulators renowned for their 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.

To book a session at Ballarat’s newest golfing Mecca and X-Golf’s 32nd venue, visit www.xgolf.com.au/locations/ballarat-vic.

Images from top. X-Golf Ballarat sims render; X-Golf Ballarat Ben and Scott Ferrier; X-Golf Ballarat render; X-Golf Toowoomba; X-Golf Simulation

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