Dryvebox has confirmed its first international expansion outside North America with a summer launch in the United Kingdom. The pioneering mobile golf simulator business will now operate under exclusive rights across the UK. Backed by an impressive team and investors including DP World Tour star Laurie Canter, the project is already making waves.
Dryvebox UK has delivered its first simulator unit to clients including the Premier League. Plans are also in place to work with The Kate and Justin Rose Foundation to deliver free PGA qualified golf lessons to schools and events. This mission aims to open golf to a much wider audience and inspire young people.
Stephen White, Rob Dargue and PGA Teaching Professional Pedro Lemos will lead Dryvebox UK. They bring a blend of golf instruction, business and financial expertise to steer the operation.
Dryvebox simulators launch is building excitement for the game
Co founder Stephen White shared his excitement about the UK venture. “At the beginning of 2024 we reached out to the Dryvebox team to see if they had interest in coming to the UK. Eighteen months later we are bringing Dryvebox’s patented and revolutionary mobile golf experience here,” he said.
He added “The combination of cutting edge technology and mobility creates unprecedented opportunities to grow the game and serve both existing golfers and newcomers to the sport. We look forward to introducing this innovative platform to players venues and brands throughout the United Kingdom and seeing it be embraced the same way it has been in the US.”
Dryvebox simulators launch with the same high end weatherproof climate controlled solar powered design that has built their popularity in North America. These features deliver a consistent and engaging golf experience wherever they travel.
Laurie Canter supports the vision
Laurie Canter a top ten player on the DP World Tour was eager to invest. “We have seen recently how magic golfing moments have captured the imagination of the general public and when the opportunity arose to become an investor in Dryvebox I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of,” he said.
Canter highlighted how the concept could attract new audiences. “I would love to see golf being played by the widest possible audience and the success of Dryvebox in the United States shows that there is an appetite for the game beyond traditional boundaries,” he added.
“Dryvebox blends innovation with accessibility and a passion for providing both corporate events and school visits to nurture and inspire the next generation of golfers and that is something I really want to support.”
A global vision for mobile golf
Dryvebox Co Founder and CEO Adeel Yang was excited to expand into the UK. “The United Kingdom represents an incredible opportunity for Dryvebox’s first European expansion,” he said.
He explained how the UK partners are well placed to grow the concept. “Our partners bring deep knowledge of the UK golf landscape and share our vision for delivering premium technology forward golf experiences. We have long wondered about the potential of bringing our mobile golf simulators to the home of golf and the exciting moment has finally arrived,” he commented.
Yang sees Dryvebox as a new force in making golf more open and inclusive. “This year’s expansion will further validate the strong demand we are seeing for our unique approach to making golf more accessible and we are excited for the UK golf community to embrace Dryvebox,” he said.
The GolfTimes verdict
The bottom line, the GolfTimes team can’t wait to have a go! The Dryvebox simulators launch marks an exciting chapter for UK golf. With a proven track record in North America and the backing of Laurie Canter this concept looks set to transform how golfers experience the sport.
From corporate events to grassroots school projects the flexible and innovative approach of Dryvebox could inspire a new generation of players. GolfTimes will follow its progress as it grows across the UK and beyond.
