Back Nine Golf Midlothian Review: New Simulator Studio (2026)

Back Nine Golf is a growing indoor golf simulator franchise, and the Midlothian location at 2013 Walmart Way is one of the first in the Richmond market. The venue was in soft-launch phase in spring 2026 with a full grand opening expected mid-year. Three simulator bays are operational, with a potential fourth bay in the plans.

The Setup

Back Nine Golf is built around accessible, membership and scheduled session simulator golf. You don’t need a membership to book time — find an open tee time online and show up. This is a meaningful differentiator in a market where several simulator venues either skew private or require upfront membership fees to access the bays. Members likely have priority over non-members, but the experience is fully-automated. You get an unlock code which is valid for your session.

The Midlothian location has three simulator bays, each set up for multiple players. It’s a smaller, more focused environment than the large entertainment venues — if you’re looking for serious practice time without the distraction of a full restaurant and event space, that’s a feature rather than a limitation.

The Technology

Back Nine Golf locations use full-swing simulator hardware with accurate ball tracking and a solid course library. As mentioned the location has three spacious bays, each with bar-top seating. Along with the bay setup, there’s an 8-10 seat conference room along with a few semi-private lounge areas. Each bay has amenities, separate television and refrigerator. It’s BYOB, so you can choose what to bring. You can also order food from near-by restaurants or likely from anywhere with door-dash or other delivery services.

Pricing

Competitive with other boutique simulator studios in the area. Back Nine offers both per-session booking and membership options for regular players who want extended access and priority tee times. Visit thebackninegolf.com/midlothian-va/ for current pricing — as a new location, rates may evolve as they establish themselves.

The Verdict

Back Nine Midlothian is the right pick if you want straightforward simulator access without the entertainment-venue markup. It’s new, the brand is still building local reputation here, but the model is well-proven in other markets. Worth a visit if you prefer a focused practice environment over a social venue, or if you want flexible drop-in access without committing to a membership.

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