FITNESS CENTERS
The amenity that
retains members.
A premium golf simulator environment that differentiates your facility, drives membership upgrades, and creates a new revenue stream — backed by the team behind 50+ Five Iron Golf locations.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Every gym has treadmills.
Yours should have this.
Members don't leave gyms because the equipment is bad — they leave because there's no reason to stay. A Five Iron-backed simulator environment creates community, drives premium membership tiers, and gives members something they can't get anywhere else.
THE VALUE
Retention. Revenue. Differentiation.
MEMBER RETENTION
The amenity that keeps members coming back.
Fitness centers compete on equipment that's largely interchangeable. A Five Iron-backed simulator environment is the amenity that differentiates — it gives members a reason to stay, a reason to upgrade, and a reason to bring friends. It turns your facility into a destination, not just a gym.
Unique amenity that competitors can't easily replicate
Drives premium and family membership tiers
Social programming that builds community
Year-round engagement regardless of weather
REVENUE & ACTIVATION
Square footage that generates returns.
A simulator bay can be structured as a bookable premium amenity — hourly rentals, league fees, lesson packages, and event bookings. Combined with Five Iron programming, the space stays activated and generates measurable revenue beyond standard membership dues.
Hourly bay rentals and premium access tiers
League and competition entry fees
Lesson and coaching revenue
Event and corporate booking packages
MORE THAN EQUIPMENT
Access the Five Iron
ecosystem.
When you build with SDS, you're not just getting equipment — you're getting access to Five Iron's programming network. The same leagues, lessons, and events that drive engagement at 50+ Five Iron locations, now available at your facility.
Leagues & Competitions
Organized play that builds community and keeps members engaged year-round.
Lessons & Coaching
PGA-certified instruction through the Five Iron network — a premium add-on for members.
Events & Social Programming
Social events, corporate outings, and member mixers that drive retention and referrals.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything. From design to ongoing support.
01
BESPOKE DESIGN
Architecture, interiors, lighting, acoustics, and technology — designed to integrate with your facility's layout and member experience.
02
PLATFORM-AGNOSTIC SELECTION
We recommend the right system for your space, your members, and your budget — not the brand we stock.
03
COMMERCIAL BUYING POWER
Five Iron's scale means commercial-grade pricing passed directly to you. The same equipment, better pricing.
04
FIVE IRON PROGRAMMING
Leagues, competitions, lessons, and events that keep the space activated and give members a reason to book.
05
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
Ongoing maintenance, software updates, calibration, and direct support. Facility-grade uptime, guaranteed.
06
REVENUE MODEL
We help you build the operating model — pricing tiers, scheduling, staffing, and programming — so the investment generates returns.
WHY SIMULATOR DESIGN STUDIOS
We don't sell equipment.
We build experiences.
10+
YEARS OPERATING
A decade of designing, building, and operating golf simulator environments at commercial scale.
50+
FIVE IRON LOCATIONS
Every location informed the member engagement and reliability standards we apply to your facility.
300+
SIMULATOR BAYS BUILT
More bays than any other operator — we know what drives engagement and what doesn't.
750K+
ROUNDS PLAYED
Real usage data that shapes every design decision and programming recommendation we make.
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Book a Consultation
Tell us about your space and we'll follow up with a tailored recommendation — no obligation.