Five Iron Golf officially opened its first location in Saudi Arabia. Located on the ground level of the PIF Tower in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the space features 11 simulators, including a mix of Trackman and Golfzon technology.
Golf Saudi partners with Five Iron Golf, announces multiple locations in Saudi Arabia
Developed in partnership with Golf Saudi, Five Iron Riyadh features structured programming, including Five Iron’s indoor golf league, along with beginner clinics, women’s programming and junior instruction. Beyond golf, the venue includes a full-service bar and kitchen and flexible event spaces.
Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi & Jared Solomon, Co-Founder and CEO of Five Iron Golf
“I have been deeply impressed by both the pace of development and the scale of the vision for the future of golf in Saudi Arabia,” said Jared Solomon, co-founder and CEO of Five Iron Golf. “What Golf Saudi is building is extraordinarily ambitious, and I believe it represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities in global golf today. We are seeing a fundamental shift in golf, where growth is no longer driven solely by elite competition, but by building the infrastructure and access points that bring more people into the game. Five Iron Riyadh is designed to be a part of that foundation, helping put clubs in people’s hands, creating new pathways into the sport, and supporting long-term participation.”
The Riyadh opening marks the first step in a broader multi-unit partnership between Five Iron Golf and Golf Saudi, with additional locations expected to open.
“Five Iron is an important addition to the golf ecosystem we are building in Saudi Arabia,” said Thomas Rudy, chief investment officer of Golf Saudi. “We are making significant, long-term investments to grow the game at every level, from grassroots participation to elite competition, with a clear focus on building one of the most dynamic and accessible golf ecosystems in the world. That means creating new formats, expanding access, and introducing modern, year-round ways for people to engage with the sport. As we continue to invest in the future of golf across the Kingdom, our focus is not only on developing world-class championship venues, but on building the infrastructure and participation base that will define the next era of the game. Five Iron’s model, combining technology, hospitality, instruction, and community, plays an important role in that vision.”
Founded in New York City in 2017 and backed by North Castle Partners, Callaway Golf, and Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron Golf has 40 locations across 20 states and 6 countries.
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