CityGolf USA to Debut America’s First Full 18-Hole Indoor Golf Course in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 6, 2026 — CityGolf USA today announced the upcoming opening of
its flagship Nashville location – the first full 18-hole indoor golf course in the United States.
Leveraging the digital golf course model pioneered by Chairman Kim Young-Chan, founder of
GOLFZON, and developed in partnership by Nessie Capital, GOLFZON, Parlay Capital
Holdings, and the Tennessee Golf Foundation, CityGolf USA is redefining how golfers and
guests play golf in urban environments.

CityGolf USA is designed to deliver a new category of urban golf that blends authentic course
play with a full hospitality and entertainment offering. The Nashville venue features sequential
18-hole play including GOLFZON simulators, real putting surfaces, dedicated short-game areas,
and a modern driving range with GOLFZON simulators – all crafted to bring traditional golf
strategy into an indoor setting.

CityGolf Nashville will also feature a full hospitality and social experience, including a chef-
driven restaurant and vibrant bar, a curated retail pro shop, modern private event spaces and
driving-range bays for corporate and social gatherings, and on-site PGA-certified professionals
offering lessons, leagues, and player development programs. The venue’s indoor simulator
driving range provides a modern practice environment that complements the full 18-hole course
and short-game areas, creating a complete urban golf destination for players of all levels.
“Golf has never been more popular, but for millions of golfers, finding the time, or even a place
to play remains a challenge,” said Tony Graffia Jr., CEO of CityGolf USA and Managing Partner
of Nessie Capital. “CityGolf USA changes that by making it possible to play a full round before
or after work, year-round, in cities where people live and work. It’s a faster, more accessible way
to experience the game.”

“CityGolf is creating something that has never existed in the U.S. – a true indoor golf course
supported by a full hospitality ecosystem,” said AJ Zahn, COO of CityGolf USA “Our mission is
to bring real golf into the heart of America’s cities, and Nashville is the perfect place to begin.”
“GOLFZON was founded to make golf more accessible to anyone who wanted to play,” said
Kim Young-Chan, Founder and Chairman of GOLFZON Group. “CityGolf USA builds on that
vision by combining GOLFZON’s industry-leading simulator technology with real putting greens
and short-game complexes to create a new urban golf club. It gives golfers who don’t have the
time, space, or access to a traditional course the opportunity to enjoy the full experience of an
18-hole round.”

CityGolf USA is introducing a limited Founding Membership for golfers seeking early access to
the Nashville location. Details will be released alongside the company’s membership website,
social channels, and digital launch campaign.

Following the successful debut of a model CityGolf hole at the 2026 PGA Show, Nashville
becomes the first of many CityGolf USA locations on track to open across the country in the
near future. This venue launch comes as off-course golf participation continues to grow and
golfers increasingly seek ways to play without sacrificing the experience of a traditional round.
Additional announcements — including a design partnership and course architecture by a world-
renowned golf architect — will follow as CityGolf USA continues its national expansion.

To learn more about CityGolf USA or become a Founding Member of the Nashville location, visit
CityGolf USA’s website www.citygolfusa.net.

For media inquiries, partnership information, or interview requests, please contact:
press@citygolfusa.net

About Nessie Capital
Nessie Capital is a boutique investment firm built to bridge proven business concepts with the
U.S. market opportunity. The firm invests in and actively operates early-stage companies,
working alongside strategic partners and founders to localize, launch, and grow ventures in the
consumer, food and beverage, sports, and entertainment sectors. NessieCapital takes an
active operating role guiding portfolio companies from initial capitalization through market
launch and growth, including structuring deals, building governance, and ongoing support. For
more information please visit nessiecapital.com.

About GOLFZON
GOLFZON is the global leader in golf simulator technology and market share. Its renowned
models have been named “Best Golf Simulator” by Golf Digest and awarded Golf Inc.
Magazine’s “Most Innovative and Exciting New Tech” honor. In recent years, the company has
substantially expanded its reach in North America, including partnering with the world’s largest
golf management company, Troon, to introduce GOLFZON Social entertainment venues and
collaborating with renowned instructor David Leadbetter on GOLFZON Leadbetter and
GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter. GOLFZON is the official simulator of the U.S. Open and U.S.
Women’s Open and hosts three professional virtual golf tournaments: two in Korea (GTOUR
and WGTOUR), and the international GOLFZON Tour, launched in 2024. For more information,
please visit www.golfzongolf.com.

About Parlay Capital Holdings
Parlay Capital Holdings is a venture capital firm investing at the intersection of sports, gaming,
data analytics and emerging technology. They back the founders building the platforms that
define the future of sports, gaming and gambling. For more information, please visit
www.parlaycapital.com.

About Tennessee Golf Foundation
Established in 1990, and led by President Whit Turnbow, the Tennessee Golf Foundation (TGF)
is dedicated to growing the game of golf and promoting its life-enhancing values by making the
sport more accessible and affordable for all. Each year, TGF programs positively impact more
than 40,000 Tennesseans, with a strong emphasis on serving youth, veterans, and underserved
communities. Key initiatives include the Sneds Tour, First Tee of Tennessee, the Scott Stallings
Kids Play Free Program, PGA HOPE, the Tennessee PGA Junior Golf Academy, the
Tennessee Middle School Golf Association, Special Olympics Golf, and more. The TGF also
operates two Korn Ferry Tour events: the Visit Knoxville Open and the Simmons Bank Open,
one of four tournaments that comprise the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Headquartered at Golf House
Tennessee in Franklin, TGF shares its home with Tennessee’s governing bodies of golf: the
Tennessee Golf Association and the Tennessee Section PGA. The Tennessee Golf Foundation
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.tngolffoundation.org.