Time for a Quick Round of Golf?

An interesting new trend is taking South Korea by storm. Golfers who want to play golf, but are too busy or do not have the space have begun playing indoor courses.

Indoor simulated golf allows players to tee off from Pebble Beach in California, St. Andrews in Scotland, and other world famous courses, without ever having to leave South Korea.

“Six p.m. to midnight is the peak. But some patrons play until 5 a.m. This is quite addictive,” Kwon said. “But it’s also good exercise, because you swing real clubs and hit real balls. Here you can play your golf anytime, rain or snow, day or night.”

The sheer pace at which simulated indoor golf is growing in Asia is amazing. It is being reported as the fastest growing technology since the Internet, with active users tripling each year.

Personally I am more of a football man, so watch out mum – I am about to break some furniture if this keeps up.

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By Guanxi on 12-06-2008