TruGolf Links Signs New Developer for Chicagoland Area
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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TruGolf Links Franchising, owned by TruGolf Holdings, announced the signing of a new regional developer for the greater Chicagoland area. Sharif Ali, a local entrepreneur and marketing executive in Tinley Park, plans to open a TruGolf Links flagship location in his area, and represent TruGolf Links throughout the Chicagoland market. TruGolf Links anticipates as many as 70 retail locations in the market over the next several years. Sharif is replacing Bob Early as the regional developer for the Chicagoland area.
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TruGolf Holdings, Inc. is a golf technology company. The Company is engaged in creating indoor golf software and hardware and is focused on both the residential and commercial golf simulation industries. It designs, develops, manufactures and sells golf simulators for residential and commercial applications. It offers portable, professional, commercial and custom simulators. In addition to bundling its software with its simulators, it offers its E6 Connect and E6 Apex software as well as other gaming software on a standalone basis. Its indoor golf simulators include complete, permanent enclosures, including three high-speed cameras to capture ball flight with high accuracy. The Vista Series are portable indoor golf simulators. It offers commercial software and hardware solutions, working with its commercial customers to help design their facilities and find the right audio/video solutions for their customers. The Company also offers custom indoor golf simulation products.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Flagship Store Opening: Ali will establish a TruGolf Links flagship location in Tinley Park, driving rapid brand expansion in the Chicago area by recruiting franchisees and providing onsite support to meet the growing demand for golf.
- Community Engagement: With over a decade of experience in delivering data-driven solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, Ali's involvement will strengthen TruGolf Links' community ties and brand recognition in the local market.
- Diverse Experience Offerings: In addition to golf, TruGolf Links features various interactive sports and games, creating a safe and welcoming indoor environment that caters to diverse customer needs and further drives market penetration for the brand.
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