Golf is getting a modular makeover.
PGA pro Jon Wells reveals how BoxGolf turns a shipping container into a secure, weatherproof driving range or coaching studio that fits where traditional construction simply cannot.
Built from the ground up after years of testing, BoxGolf's 10, 20, and 40-foot units are designed to drop into the footprint of a tennis court, avoid major planning headaches, and deliver a fully enclosed practice space with ball-tracking tech, hidden hardware, and a raised canopy built for real swing space.
If you've ever wondered how to create premium golf practice without pouring concrete or building a permanent range, this conversation shows what's possible.
We cover:
- Why John started with a 10-foot prototype and scaled up to 20-foot and 40-foot "whopper" units
- How ball tracking works with camera-based and radar-based systems like Foresight and Trackman
- Why three meters of canopy height is the sweet spot for swing space and transport
- How BoxGolf solves the security problem for expensive tech left outdoors overnight
- Why golf clubs, hotels, leisure venues, sports clubs, and landowners are showing interest
Jon also breaks down the real-world logistics most people miss, from cranes and flatbeds to tree-lined golf clubs, grass surfaces, and bridge-height restrictions. He explains why container builds can be faster, more flexible, and better value than permanent driving ranges, especially for venues that want to monetize underused space without losing the option to move later.
This is essential listening if you work in golf, sports facilities, leisure development, or container conversions and want to understand where the next wave of modular venue design is heading. It is also a great episode if you want a behind-the-scenes look at how one golf pro turned a coaching problem into a scalable business with serious commercial upside.
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