Golf Daze Officially Launches in Newcastle and the Hunter
Newcastle, 22 May 2026 — Golf Daze last night officially launched its mobile golf simulator brand at an invitation-only evening in Newcastle West, marking the start of operations across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and the opening of the company's national franchise program.
The launch evening, hosted at Newcastle Jockey Club, brought together regional media, corporate leaders, and the local golf community for a first-look at the Golf Daze experience — a fully-built mobile simulator van powered by Full Swing KIT, the same launch monitor technology trusted by Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and the PGA Tour.
Guests played the simulator throughout the night, with the response from attendees overwhelmingly positive. The build quality of the Golf Daze van and the accuracy and feel of the Full Swing technology drew consistent praise from both seasoned golfers and first-time players.
A new way to experience golf
Golf Daze is built around a simple idea: take a world-class indoor golf experience and bring it directly to the customer. Whether that's a corporate function, a wedding, a community event, a school, or a private celebration, the Golf Daze van rolls up, sets up, and delivers a complete simulator experience on site.
"Last night was everything we hoped the launch would be," said Justin Hales, founder and Chairman of Golf Daze. "Seeing corporate leaders, media, and the golfing community all in one room, all reacting the same way to the product, told us we have something special. The Full Swing technology genuinely is the best in the world, and pairing it with a purpose-built mobile fit-out means we can bring that experience to places it has never been before."
Newcastle and the Hunter — the first home market
Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have been chosen as Golf Daze's first operational region, with local franchise operator Mark Forster leading delivery on the ground. The region's strong corporate base, active events calendar, and proximity to some of Australia's best golf country make it a natural launchpad for the brand.
Servicing this market will be the company's immediate focus. Golf Daze is now taking bookings for corporate days, private events, weddings, school programs, and community activations across the Hunter region.
What's next
With the brand now officially live, Golf Daze is moving into three priorities:
Corporate partnerships. The company is actively engaging Newcastle and Hunter businesses around recurring corporate golf days, client entertainment packages, and end-of-year functions. Early interest from organisations represented at the launch confirms strong appetite for a turn-key, on-site golf experience.
Servicing the Newcastle and Hunter Valley market. Mark and the local team are taking bookings now, with availability filling quickly through the winter and into the spring events season.
Franchise expansion. Golf Daze will begin onboarding its first wave of franchise partners in other Australian regions later this year. The franchise model is designed for owner-operators who want a fast-to-launch, technology-led business in the events and hospitality space, supported by a national brand and a proven operating playbook.
A thank you to the night
Golf Daze extends its thanks to every guest who came along and helped officially launch the brand, with particular thanks to Clint Newton for his support in bringing the Newcastle business community into the room. Last night was the start — and on the strength of the response, the road ahead looks very bright.
About Golf Daze Golf Daze is Australia's mobile golf simulator brand, bringing Full Swing KIT technology to corporate events, weddings, schools, and private functions. Now servicing Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, with national franchise opportunities opening in 2026. Visit golfdaze.com.au or contact the team for bookings and franchise enquiries.