Chris English Captures His Second Indoorsman of the Month Title at Royal Birkdale

indoorsmangc on July 27, 2026

Chris English Captures His Second Indoorsman of the Month Title at Royal Birkdale

Another month, another memorable championship night at Indoorsman Golf Club.

This time, the spotlight belonged to Chris English, who delivered one of the most dominant performances in Indoorsman of the Month history.

After leading the field with an even-par 72 during qualifying at Royal Birkdale, Chris returned for the live championship and did something remarkable—he shot another even-par 72, never giving the rest of the field a chance to catch him.

The victory marks Chris’s second Indoorsman of the Month title and earns him another spot on the Indoorsman Wall of Fame.

🏆 A Complete Performance

Royal Birkdale, one of England’s most iconic Open Championship venues, rewarded consistency and precision throughout the tournament.

Chris delivered both.

His matching rounds of 72 demonstrated steady play from start to finish, allowing him to separate himself from a talented championship field.

It was a performance that was as impressive as it was consistent.

🎯 A Tournament Sweep

As if winning the championship wasn’t enough, Chris also swept every individual award available during the July tournament:

🏅 Qualifier Winner
🎯 Best Net Score
📍 Closest to the Pin
💥 Longest Drive

Winning the championship is difficult.

Winning every available award in the same tournament is something truly special.

Congratulations, Chris!

Another Great Championship Night

Our monthly championship nights continue to be one of the highlights of club membership.

Members gathered once again to watch live scoring, cheer on competitors, and enjoy an evening of friendly competition as the leaderboard shifted throughout the round.

These events have become much more than tournaments—they’re becoming one of the traditions that makes Indoorsman a community.

⛳ Looking Ahead: August at Bellerive Country Club

The Indoorsman of the Month series continues in August as we head to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

A multiple-time host of the PGA Championship and the site of the 2026 BMW Championship, Bellerive is known for its tree-lined fairways, challenging approach shots, and championship pedigree. It will provide a completely different test from the windswept links of Royal Birkdale.

Can Chris make it back-to-back?

Or will a new champion earn the next spot on the Wall of Fame?

We’ll find out in August.

We’ll see you in the bays.

Ryan Takayama Becomes Indoorsman’s First Back-to-Back Champion

indoorsmangc on June 25, 2026

Ryan Takayama Becomes Indoorsman’s First Back-to-Back Champion

History was made at Indoorsman Golf Club.

For the first time since launching our Indoorsman of the Month series, we have a repeat champion.

After winning May’s tournament at Aronimink Golf Club, Ryan Takayama successfully defended his title by capturing the June championship at Muirfield Village, becoming the first back-to-back Indoorsman of the Month.

🏆 A Championship Performance

June’s tournament featured our now-familiar two-round PGA Tour-style format, with qualifying scores carrying over into the live championship.

Ryan entered the final round with the lead after shooting 77 (+5) during qualifying and never looked back. A solid 78 (+6) in the championship round gave him a two-round total of 155 (+11) and a comfortable victory.

Final Standings

🥇 Ryan Takayama — 155 (+11)
🥈 Nic Murk — 159 (+15)
🥉 Joe Reel — 172 (+28)

Ryan’s consistent play over both rounds proved to be the difference, earning him another spot on the Indoorsman Wall of Fame.

🎯 Other Notables

The June tournament also featured several standout performances:

Qualifier Winner: Ryan Takayama
Best Net Score: Hayden Poinier
Closest to the Pin: Tom Keller
Longest Drive: Joe Reel

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Building a Tradition

Each month, the Indoorsman of the Month series continues to grow.

What started as a friendly competition has become one of the highlights of club life—bringing members together for live championship nights, memorable shots, and a little healthy rivalry.

With Ryan becoming our first repeat champion, the bar has officially been raised.

Can anyone stop his run?

⛳ Looking Ahead: July at Royal Birkdale

Next month, the competition heads across the Atlantic to Royal Birkdale, one of England’s most celebrated links courses and a frequent host of The Open Championship.

Known for its rolling dunes, strategic bunkering, and championship pedigree, Royal Birkdale will present a completely different challenge from Muirfield Village.

A new course. New conditions. Another name waiting to be added to the Wall of Fame.

We’ll see you in the bays.

Faster Rounds Are Here: Indoorsman Trackman Simulators Upgraded with TPS 10.3

indoorsmangc on June 2, 2026

Indoorsman Trackman Simulators Now Upgraded with TPS 10.3

Great news for Indoorsman members: our Trackman simulators have been upgraded with TPS 10.3, the latest Trackman Performance Studio software update.

The biggest win for our members? Faster, smoother Virtual Golf 3 rounds.

If you have played a full simulator round before, you know that pace matters. The less time you spend tapping through menus, waiting for information to load, or sorting out drop options, the more time you get to spend actually playing golf. TPS 10.3 is designed to keep the round moving and make the in-bay experience feel more natural from shot to shot.

Less Waiting. More Golf.

With the new Virtual Golf 3 interface updates, key information now appears sooner during your round. As soon as your ball comes to rest, you can see your lie and distance to the pin right away.

That means fewer delays between shots and less time spent checking the screen before deciding what club to hit next. Whether you are in the fairway, rough, bunker, or around the green, the information you need is easier to access at the moment you need it.

For Indoorsman members, this should make casual rounds, practice rounds, and group play all feel more efficient.

Smarter Drop Options When Things Go Sideways

We have all been there: a shot finds trouble, and the pace of the round slows down while everyone figures out the next step.

TPS 10.3 improves the drop flow in Virtual Golf 3, making it easier to understand your available options and move forward. New on-course decision tools, including options like dropping in the fairway, help reduce confusion and keep play moving when a hole does not go exactly as planned.

The goal is simple: less menu navigation, fewer interruptions, and a smoother path back to the next shot.

In-Bay Extensions Make It Easier to Finish Your Round

Another helpful improvement is the ability to extend your booking from the bay when time is running short.

Sometimes a round takes longer than expected. Maybe the match is close. Maybe your group is on the final few holes. Maybe you spent a little extra time warming up. With in-bay extensions, it is easier to add time when available so you can finish strong without leaving the simulator to manage your reservation.

A Better Experience for Every Type of Player

These updates are not just for low-handicap golfers or tech-heavy players. They make Virtual Golf 3 easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Newer players get a more intuitive experience. Regulars get a faster round. Groups get fewer delays. Competitive players get the information they need more quickly. And everyone gets to spend more time focused on the next shot instead of the touchscreen.

Come Try the Updated Trackman Experience

Indoorsman was built to give members convenient access to high-quality indoor golf, and this software upgrade is another step in improving that experience.

The next time you book a bay, jump into a Virtual Golf 3 course and check out the new TPS 10.3 updates for yourself. You should notice a smoother flow, quicker access to important shot information, easier drop decisions, and a better overall pace of play.

Book your next session and come see what’s new.

Ryan Takayama Wins May Indoorsman of the Month at Aronimink

indoorsmangc on May 22, 2026

Ryan Takayama Wins May Indoorsman of the Month at Aronimink

The May Indoorsman of the Month Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is officially complete — and after two rounds of PGA-style pressure, we have a new champion.

🏆 May Champion: Ryan Takayama

After narrowly missing April’s championship due to a life-changing reason — his wife going into labor the week of the finals — Ryan Takayama returned in May and finished the job.

Ryan entered championship night at +4 after a strong qualifying round and stayed composed throughout the final round to secure the title and earn his spot on the Indoorsman Wall of Fame.

⛳ A New Two-Round Format

May introduced a new tournament structure for Indoorsman of the Month.

Instead of resetting scores for the finals, qualifying scores carried directly into the championship round — just like a PGA Tour event.

That meant every shot from Round 1 mattered. Heading into championship night, the leaderboard was tight with several players still in contention.

Round 1 Scores

Ryan Takayama: +4
Shawn Leegwater: +6
Chris English: +7

Final Rankings

1. Ryan Takayama
T2. Chris English
T2. Shawn Leegwater
|4. Justin Hertz
5. Jim Crowley
6. Ron Skibinski

Chris English and Shawn Leegwater both made strong pushes throughout the round, but Ryan pulled away over the closing holes to claim the title by a few strokes.

🔥 Championship Night Atmosphere

A few qualifiers were unable to attend the finals, so we made a last-minute adjustment and folded Redemption Round competitors directly into the championship field.

The result was one of our best tournament nights yet:

Live leaderboard swings
Pressure-filled approach shots
Tight competition late into the round
Members following scores hole-by-hole around the bays

Exactly the kind of atmosphere Indoorsman tournaments were built to create.

⛳Looking Ahead: June at Muirfield Village

The Indoorsman of the Month series rolls on in June as we head to Muirfield Village Golf Club — the legendary Jack Nicklaus-designed course in Dublin, Ohio and longtime home of the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament.

Known for its demanding approach shots, fast greens, and championship pedigree, Muirfield Village will present a completely different challenge from Aronimink.

The competition keeps getting tougher every month.

Who’s taking the next spot on the Wall of Fame?

We’ll see you in the bays.

May Challenge Recap: Aronimink

indoorsmangc on May 18, 2026

May Indoorsman of the Month – Qualifying Round Recap

The field is officially locked for the May Indoorsman of the Month Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — and this is shaping up to be our most competitive finish yet.

After a full week of qualifying rounds, eight players secured spots in the live in-person championship. This month also introduced a new format: scores from qualifying will carry over into the final round, creating a true PGA Tour-style tournament where every shot matters from start to finish.

🏆 Finalists

Nic Murk*
Ryan Takayama
Joe Reel
Shawn Leegwater
Chris English
Christian Heinbaugh
Hayden Poinier
Chris Jinks
Alexis Palma

*Nic Murk earned medalist honors during qualifying but will not be able to attend championship night.

🔥 Championship Night Details

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🏌️ Championship Begins: 5:30 PM
📍 Indoorsman Golf Club

Unlike previous tournaments, qualifying scores will carry directly into the live final round. Players won’t be starting from scratch — every birdie, bogey, and clutch putt from Round 1 still counts.

That means the leaderboard remains incredibly tight heading into the championship.

⛳ Aronimink Delivered

The qualifying round brought exactly the kind of drama we hoped for:

Just a few strokes separated the leaders
Momentum swings happened throughout the round
Several players held strong through Aronimink’s difficult closing stretch

With scores carrying over, there’s still plenty of golf left to play — and no room for mistakes.

Now it all comes down to one final night.

Who’s taking home the May Wall of Fame spot?

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