Teeing Off on Innovation: Will Peer and the Big Idea

The 2025 Big Idea North Platte competition celebrated the region’s most creative entrepreneurs, from youth innovators to established community leaders. In this episode, News Director, Allison Peck, sits down with Big Idea winner Will Peer, creator of The Peers Golf Experience, a mobile golf simulator designed to bring the game anywhere—from backyard parties to corporate fundraisers.

Will shares how his idea came to life, the challenges of launching a business, and how community support helped him turn his passion for golf into an award-winning venture. Plus, we spotlight this year’s other Big Idea winners, proving that innovation is thriving right here in North Platte.