What Another Nine does

Another Nine is a US-based private indoor golf simulator company founded in 2023 in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area and headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. The company operates private, fully-enclosed Trackman-powered simulator suites that are accessible 24/7 through a self-service model: customers book hourly reservations online, receive access codes via SMS and email, and enter facilities without staff interaction. Suite pricing is total (not per person) at $30-35 per hour, with the premium product anchored by Trackman iO launch monitors running Virtual Golf 3 software that delivers 350+ immersive courses, practice ranges, and mini-games. The underlying operational backbone is A9OS, a proprietary platform that manages booking, payments, membership administration, access control, and remote facility monitoring, enabling low-overhead autonomous venue operation.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market combining company-owned venues in the Cincinnati market with a franchise model launched in July 2025. As of mid-2026, Another Nine had sold 75+ franchise territories across 16 states, opened its first franchised location in Cornelius, North Carolina, and announced a pipeline of additional franchise openings spanning Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. The product portfolio extends beyond hourly rentals to include two subscription tiers (Pro Membership at $180-250/month for 9 hours; Weekday Unlimited at $225-250/month), the free A9 Insiders loyalty program, private lessons with certified instructors, seasonal leagues, facility takeovers for private events, digital gift cards, and club rentals. Operational profitability was reported in Q1 2026, and the company closed a $2 million funding round in May 2026 from existing investors to support headquarters expansion, A9OS development, and continued franchise network growth.

Name

Another Nine

Legal name

Another Nine, LLC

Website

https://anothernine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Another Nine operates private, 24/7 self-service indoor golf simulator suites powered by Trackman technology and proprietary A9OS software, combining company-owned Cincinnati venues with a rapidly expanding franchise network across 16 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Golf Entertainment

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI), Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Indoor golf simulators
• Private sim suites
• Golf memberships
• Indoor golf lessons
• Golf franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hourly Suite Reservations: Per-hour rental of private golf simulator suites. Bookings range from 1-4+ hours at $30-35 per hour. Suite pricing is total (not per person), accommodating up to 5 guests.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans. Pro Membership offers 9 hours/month at $180-250/month depending on location. Unlimited Weekday Membership offers unlimited play Monday-Friday midnight-4pm/5pm at $200-250/month.
3. Golf Lessons: Private instruction from certified instructors. Pricing varies by instructor: $60/hour (Cindy Lamb) to $150/hour (John Lemmon). Available in 1-hour and 1.5-hour sessions.
4. League Play: Seasonal league packages. Spring 2026 League: 9 rounds over 9 weeks for $350 per team of 2. Format: two-person scramble with cash prizes and reservation credits.
5. Facility Takeover: Full suite exclusive booking at $210 per session. Enables groups to reserve entire facility for private events.
6. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards in denominations from $25 to $500. Redeemable for reservations, memberships, lessons, rentals, leagues, and merchandise.
7. Franchise Fees: Franchise network expansion through territory sales. Company sells franchise agreements to operators who pay franchise fees and build/operate Another Nine locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Another Nine operates private, fully-enclosed indoor golf simulator suites rented by the hour on a 24/7 self-service basis. Each suite is equipped with Trackman iO launch monitors and Virtual Golf 3 software offering 350+ immersive courses, practice ranges, and mini-games, plus in-suite amenities (TV, seating, mini-fridge for BYOB). The company also sells monthly memberships, private lessons, organized leagues, facility takeovers, gift cards, and licenses franchise territories.

Product overview

Another Nine is a 24/7 indoor golf simulator franchise offering private sim suites powered by Trackman technology. The core product is hourly suite rentals providing access to 350+ virtual golf courses with real swing analysis. The company operates on a platform model with the proprietary A9OS technology managing bookings, payments, and access. Supplementary offerings include two membership tiers (Pro Membership at 9 hours/month and Weekday Unlimited), the free A9 Insiders loyalty program, golf lessons with certified instructors, organized league play, facility takeovers for private events, digital gift cards, and club rentals. The company operates company-owned locations in Cincinnati and licenses franchises across multiple states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Golf Simulator Suite Rental Hourly rental of private, fully-enclosed indoor golf simulator suites (up to 5 guests per suite) powered by Trackman iO launch monitors and Virtual Golf 3 software with 350+ courses, practice ranges, and mini-games. Self-service entry via unique access code delivered by SMS and email; open 24/7. Priced $30-35 per hour per suite total.
• A9 Pro Membership Monthly subscription membership providing 9 hours of suite time per month ($180/month Cincinnati; $200-250/month at Montgomery and Cornelius), redeemable 24/7, plus member pricing on additional hours and no long-term commitment.
• Weekday Unlimited Membership Monthly subscription offering unlimited play Monday-Friday from midnight to 4pm or 5pm (depending on location) with a 2-3 hour daily cap and member rates on evening/weekend hours. Priced $225-250/month.
• Golf Lessons Private 1:1 or group golf instruction delivered inside the simulator suites, with Trackman-powered swing analysis. Sessions offered in 1-hour and 1.5-hour formats; instructor pricing ranges from $60/hour (Cindy Lamb) to $150/hour (John Lemmon).
• Indoor Golf Leagues Organized seasonal league play featuring 9 rounds across 9 weeks on rotating courses, in two-person scramble format with cash prizes and reservation credits for winners.
• Facility Takeover Full-facility exclusive rental that reserves the entire venue (all sim suites) for private events such as corporate gatherings, birthday parties, or group celebrations. Priced $210 per session at the Montgomery location.
• Digital Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold online in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $125, $150, $175, $200, $250, and $500. Redeemable for reservations, memberships, lessons, rentals, leagues, and merchandise.
• Club Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.98/5.0 Google rating based on 191 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pledge 1%minorOthers · 1 January 2024Another Nine participates in Pledge 1% global movement, committing 1% of profits to charitable causes. In 2024-2025, donations directed to Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati and Freestore Foodbank.
• Ronald McDonald House of CincinnatiminorOthers · 1 January 2024Charitable recipient of Another Nine's 1% Pledge donations. Organization serves families of seriously ill children.
• Freestore FoodbankminorOthers · 1 January 2024Charitable recipient of Another Nine's 1% Pledge donations. Regional food bank serving communities in need.
• TrackmancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic technology partnership with Trackman for golf simulator hardware and software. Another Nine facilities use Trackman iO launch monitors with Virtual Golf 3 software featuring 350+ courses. Trackman integration provides most accurate, immersive indoor golf experience available.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Fairway Social: Regional indoor golf entertainment operator with multi-location presence in select U.S. markets. Comparable venue format and target customer but typically lacks the autonomous/24-7 self-service positioning that defines Another Nine.

Emerging players

• InClub Golf: Membership-focused indoor golf club concept offering private suite access and events. Closely comparable to Another Nine's Pro and Weekday Unlimited membership tiers and target persona of regular golfers.
• BigShots Golf: Growing multi-state operator of golf entertainment venues with simulator bays, F&B, and event programming. Comparable as a mid-stage emerging player pursuing multi-state expansion in the same indoor golf category.
• GOLFTEC: National golf instruction brand with technology-enabled coaching bays. Overlaps with Another Nine's lessons product and Trackman-based swing analytics, and represents an adjacent instructor- and data-driven customer base.

Others

• PGA Tour Superstore: National golf retail chain with in-store simulator bays and lessons. Functions as an adjacent channel — a place where golfers practice and learn — and a potential partner or competitor for in-suite lesson revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Drive Shack: Publicly-traded owner/operator of golf entertainment venues (Puttery, Drive Shack). Competes with Another Nine for the indoor golf-entertainment consumer and represents a potential acquirer or strategic partner given its venue operating expertise.
• Topgolf: Largest golf entertainment operator in the U.S. with multi-level, tech-enabled hitting bays and full F&B operations. Targets a broader entertainment/casual segment than Another Nine but competes for the same indoor-golf consumer wallet and franchise/investor attention.
• Swing Suite by Topgolf: B2B-focused indoor golf simulator suite offering placed in hotels, resorts, and restaurants. Adjacent to Another Nine's suite model and represents a potential distribution/competition vector as both pursue private golf-suite experiences.

Direct peers

• X-Golf: Franchised indoor golf simulator brand with a national footprint in the U.S. Uses its own simulator hardware and software. Directly comparable to Another Nine's franchise-led growth model and suite-based delivery, though typically with less of a private/24-7 self-service positioning.
• Five Iron Golf: Urban indoor golf bar concept offering private simulator suites, food & beverage, lessons, leagues, and memberships. Closely comparable to Another Nine in target customer (urban golfers, after-work play), suite-based format, and multi-revenue model — Five Iron is the most directly comparable U.S. operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/playanothernine
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/another-nine
• Instagraminstagram.com/anothernine_cincinnati
• TikToktiktok.com/@anotherninehq

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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