Ryan is a tech entrepreneur in the AR/VR space with a passion for golf. With over a decade of experience developing apps for Fortune 500 companies and startups, Ryan is now focused on revolutionizing the game of golf, particularly putting, through the use of augmented reality and virtual reality. In 2017, he founded Golf Scope Inc. to bring this vision to life.

Currently, Ryan is the Founder and CEO of GOLF+, a leader in VR golf with the mission of making the game more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Ryan’s journey took a pivotal turn in the spring of 2018 when he was randomly paired with Robert Holzhauer on the Jimmy Clay Golf Course. At the time, Ryan was testing a prototype of Golf Scope, an AR app designed to read the break of a green, and Rob found the concept fascinating. After the app launched and earned multiple “App of the Day” features from Apple, as well as coverage in MyGolfSpy, Rob joined the company full-time as a cofounder.

The turning point came in May 2019 with the release of the Oculus Quest. Recognizing the potential of VR in golf, the team shifted their focus to developing Pro Putt, a VR golf game. With a prototype showcasing realistic physics and a few holes designed, they gained acceptance into the Oculus Store and partnered with Topgolf to launch the game.

In May 2020, Pro Putt was released as a putting-focused VR experience. Later that year, the team added a virtual Topgolf experience, allowing up to 8 people to hang out in bays and play Topgolf games. This success fueled their ambition to create a full golf experience, leading to the launch of GOLF+ in November 2021 in partnership with the PGA of America.

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