ABOUT US

Meet Ben Guilford – Founder of NXT Shot Golf

Ben is a fully qualified NZ PGA Professional with over a decade of experience in elite coaching and golf performance technology. Having coached at leading clubs including Akarana, Pupuke, The Hills in Queenstown, and now serving as Head Professional at Russley Golf Club in Christchurch, Ben brings a deep understanding of what serious golfers need to improve.

His passion for golf technology naturally evolved into golf simulator design and installation.

While based in Queenstown, Ben founded and built a successful four-bay indoor golf simulator facility, creating a premium performance environment that blended coaching expertise with cutting-edge technology. The business was later sold, but it cemented his belief in the power of high-quality simulator setups — not just as entertainment spaces, but as genuine performance tools.

Through NXT Shot Golf, Ben now specialises in designing and delivering high-performance home and commercial golf simulator installations across New Zealand. From compact residential builds to full commercial multi-bay facilities, every project is built with a coach’s eye for detail and a player’s love for the game.

Golf simulators aren’t just a product to Ben — they’re a passion. His goal is simple: to help golfers practice smarter, play more often, and create incredible golf spaces that inspire improvement.