Back Nine Partners with Bridgestone Golf to Elevate the Indoor Golf Experience

Published
07/01/2026 by

Back Nine Golf, the largest and fastest-growing indoor golf franchise, today announced a new partnership with Bridgestone Golf, bringing together the fastest-growing indoor golf franchise and one of the most trusted names in golf ball performance. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering a better golf experience for patrons by pairing Back Nine's modern indoor golf environment with Bridgestone's innovative golf balls, designed to support a more consistent and optimal simulator experience.

As Back Nine continues to expand its footprint and redefine how golfers practice, play and connect indoors, the company selected Bridgestone Golf as a partner due to its reputation for quality, consistency and performance. With simulator play relying on accurate ball flight data and dependable results, Bridgestone's precision golf balls – proven at the highest level through Tour staffers such as Tiger Woods, Chris Gotterup and Jason Day – help support the level of play and realism that Back Nine aims to provide at every location.

"We chose Bridgestone Golf because performance matters at every level of the game, especially in an indoor setting where precision and consistency shape the entire experience," said Wil Bangerter, CEO of Back Nine. "Our goal is to give every patron the best possible version of golf, whether they are practicing with purpose or simply enjoying time with friends. Bridgestone shares that commitment to quality, and their golf balls are a natural fit for the kind of simulator experience we want to deliver."

The partnership aligns with Back Nine's broader mission to bring the best parts of the game to more people in a welcoming, high-quality indoor setting. By working with Bridgestone Golf, Back Nine is strengthening that experience with equipment that complements the technology and precision golfers expect from today's simulator environments.

"Indoor golf continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the game and is critical to how players at every level train and enjoy golf," said David Vogrin, director of marketing for Bridgestone Golf. "This partnership with Back Nine allows us to extend our ball-fitting expertise into a highly controlled and data-rich environment, giving golfers even more precise feedback to improve their performance and confidence."

The partnership underscores a shared commitment innovation, performance and making the game more enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. Back Nine continues to align with best-in-class industry partners like Bridgestone Golf to elevate the indoor experience and shape the future of the category.