// “More” Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) - Northern Cape, South Africa. Engineered by the team that built Inrange.
our story
Our story starts a long way from the first tee. Our technical team honed their skills developing the world's most powerful radio telescopes, helping to discover the origins of the universe itself.
Applying that highly sophisticated, detail orientated technology to the range space allowed us to produce the most reliable and most accurate tracking on the planet.
We then recruited the best in the business software engineers, UX/UI designers, and product development team to create the world’s most engaging off-course golf experiences.
our founders
Inrange® co-founder, SJ Marais, has a passion for golf exceeded only by the technical expertise gained over nearly 2 decades' experience designing and developing antennas and high frequency electronics.A resident of Stellenbosch, SA, SJ completed his Master of Engineering (M.Eng) specialising in RF Electronics and Antenna Engineering at Stellenbosch University in 2006 before beginning work on developing cryogenic receivers for the MeerKAT radio telescope.In 2015 he turned his attention to developing the distributed radar sensor golf ball tracking technology that would become Inrange.
SJ Marais
co-founder
Inrange® co-founder, Nick Longley, is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with a strong background in finance and business management. After earning dual certifications in South Africa and the UK, Nick embarked on a dynamic career path that saw him excel in roles across Consulting and Private Equity. He plays a pivotal role in the company’s strategic direction, overseeing customer and partner engagement, and fostering innovation.
nick longley
co-founder
frans meyer
chairman
Frans co-founded the EMSS Group (now Alphawave) guiding it from a consulting start-up to a Group of companies offering various products and services. He has been involved, on executive level, with a number of successful start-ups and various medium enterprises in the Group and is currently an active non-executive director of each company in the Group.
