Powered by high-tech simulators, three North Lakes golfers are swinging into Australasia’s largest indoor golf championship in Melbourne.
From Cricket Pitch to Golf Simulator
Three North Lakes friends have earned a place in Australasia’s largest indoor golf championship, representing South East Queensland at the national finals in Melbourne later this month.
Shane Myers, Paul Fraser and Jason Ash first met as cricket teammates before turning to X-Golf, a tech-powered indoor golf competition. Busy schedules, injuries and family commitments made cricket harder to continue, prompting the switch.
Within a year of joining their local X-League, they advanced through seasonal matches to reach the national final. The championship will bring together top teams from across Australia and New Zealand.
A Growing Sporting Trend
The X-League is run across 32 X-Golf venues in Australia and New Zealand, attracting more than 1,000 players annually. Each year features three 10-week seasons where teams compete in nine-hole, handicapped match-play rounds.
Winning teams advance from local venues to state contests before reaching the national championship. The 2025 event will be held at X-Golf Clyde North in Victoria on 30 and 31 August, with nine top teams from across Australasia.
More Than Just Golf
The friends said that while the technology and competition are exciting, it is the social aspect that keeps them coming back. X-League games are far from the quiet traditional golf setting, with friendly banter and laughs throughout the night.
According to X-Golf representatives, the format combines the camaraderie of local team sports with the pace and energy of esports, making golf more accessible to a wider audience.
Technology Meets Accessibility
X-Golf simulators use high-definition cameras, lasers, impact sensors and infrared tracking to capture every shot with accuracy. This blend of technology and sport has helped drive a nine per cent year-on-year increase in golf participation in Australia, according to industry data.
The national growth of X-League also reflects the wider popularity of hybrid sports experiences that merge physical skill with digital tools.
Published 13-August-2025
CLICK ANY LOGO TO SEE PUBLICATION
