The Back Nine Golf opens new Elkhorn location with Oct. 15 ribbon cutting

The Back Nine Golf will mark its Elkhorn grand opening Oct. 15 with a ribbon cutting and open house, giving owner Mercedes Fonte a third Omaha-area location in just over two years. The expansion underscores growing demand for indoor golf and gives metro players another year-round place to practice, play and fit golf into busy schedules.

Why it matters: - The Elkhorn opening gives The Back Nine Golf a third Omaha-area location, expanding year-round indoor golf access across the metro. - Mercedes Fonte’s growth shows how a local franchise can turn indoor golf into a community business, not just a practice space. - The new site is aimed at golfers who want simulator access, real-time feedback and a way to play when a traditional round is not practical.

What happened: - The Back Nine Golf will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its Elkhorn location on Oct. 15 from 5–7 p.m. - The new location is at 1404 N. 203rd St., Suite 106. - The event is open to the public. - Fonte now operates The Back Nine Golf locations in Omaha, Papillion and Elkhorn. - Fonte opened the first Nebraska location in Omaha in August 2024.

The details: - Guests at the Elkhorn event can watch demonstrations in both Full Swing simulator bays. - Visitors can meet participating vendors at the open house. - The event will include light food and drinks. - Attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a L.A.B. Golf putter. - The Back Nine Golf Elkhorn uses Full Swing simulator technology for year-round practice and play. - The technology provides real-time feedback on golfers’ games. - Fonte said the Elkhorn site is especially meaningful because she lives seven minutes away and wants to be more involved with neighbors, schools, small businesses and community events. - Fonte said the business model helps golfers build relationships, entertain clients, spend time with family and friends and make golf fit into busy lives.

Between the lines: - Fonte’s expansion in just over two years suggests steady local demand for indoor golf and a franchise format that scales quickly. - The emphasis on community points to a business strategy that goes beyond simulator use and leans into neighborhood engagement. - Fonte said support from her husband, her family, the community and loyal customers helped make the third location possible.

What’s next: - The Back Nine Golf will use the Elkhorn location to serve more golfers across the Omaha metro. - Fonte expects the larger footprint to introduce more people to indoor golf and make regular practice easier for players with limited time. - The company’s local network now positions the Omaha metro for further growth if demand continues.

The bottom line: - The Elkhorn opening gives The Back Nine Golf a bigger presence in the Omaha metro and reinforces indoor golf as both a convenience and a community play.