World leading X-Golf simulator coming to Mackay with new sporting precinct

A Rockhampton couple is bringing a state-of-the-art golf franchise to Mackay in a first of its kind for the region. Take a sneak peek before the official opening next month:

Roy and Mary Boase during the construction of the x-golf complex in Mackay. Photo: Contributed

A state-of-the-art indoor golf complex will open in Mackay this April

Known as the golf Mecca, the $1.5 million precinct will be the first of its kind in the city and the 31st in the country bringing it in the HomeCo Centre next to Bunnings, along Mackay-Bucasia Road.

It’ll be fit with six golf simulators taking in 50 of the world’s iconic golf venues in an ultra-realistic golfing experience.

The state-of-the-art golf sims at Roy and Mary Boase's X-Golf sport precinct. Photo: Contributed

Owners Roy and Mary Boase said they pounced on the opportunity to take on the franchise after Mr Boase sold his car washing business in Blackwater, west of Rockhampton.

“Roy sold his car wash and he needed to invest in a new business and we’d been to a couple of X-Golfs and really enjoyed it,” Ms Boase said.

“We were having dinner one night and thought we should look it up and see what’s that about.

“We gave them a ring the next day and it kind of snowballed from there.”

X-Golf Mackay's Pool table and entertainment zones. Photo: Contributed

Ms Boase, a registered nurse, said their decision to relocate to Mackay brought them closer to family, near to her hometown of Bowen.

But the Rockhampton couple also see the potential to bring something new to Mackay and help bridge the gap between traditional golf clubs and those getting started in the game.

“People have also said they feel comfortable trying a simulator before approaching a golf organization,“ Ms Boase said.

“So we kind of see ourselves as a bit of a feeder into the golf clubs to get people comfortable with starting off.

X-Golf Mackay will feature a full bar and kitchen serving up goodies such as cold tap beers, tasty cocktails, fresh pizzas and loaded sliders.

Locals can expect tournaments against golfers from around the country, including a weekly X-Golf competition from Monday to Wednesday and the potential for the first women’s X-Golf tournament.

“It seems to be predominantly for men, so we’re trying to get an X league for women,” she said.

“There’s a lot of women playing sports these days so we want to get that up and running.”

The simulators, designed by two Australians in 2008, use camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and gaming software to track every ball and capture detailed data about each shot.

The 500sqm precinct will also feature a bar serving beers, cocktails, pizzas and loaded sliders and will also feature pool tables and TVs.