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THE GOG BLOG by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook. At the new Shack-Indoor Golf Club in Glenview. Photo by Nick Larkin.

SO WHAT DO YOU DO when you sell your business and the family asks-what’s next ?

For Nick Larkin who has almost 20 years in the restaurant business, it meant taking that experience and mixing it with his love of golf.

But with the golf movement becoming more of a year round business up in northern states, Larkin launched “The Shack”.

So what is “The Shack” ? It’s a combination of four golf simulators, and a bar-restaurant area with some really good food. But for Chicago area golfers that know the area, The Shack is located in Glenview halfway between the Glen Club and North Shore Country Club.

NICK LARKIN is the owner of The Shack in Glenview.

But while “The Shack” is new, opening only back in late September on Ryder Cup weekend, it’s caught the eye of area golfers.

Larkin says his business is getting busier all the time, as area courses are closing for the winter and outdoor play.

While many of the area courses have only 1 or 2 simulators, Larkin’s Shack has four simulators.

One of the four simulators at The Shack.

Golfers can book the simulator time on line, or call The Shack, and Larkin or one of his staff members will pencil in you or your group into your time slot.

If you wish to eat before, during or after golf, no problem. But even better news is that The Golf Channel can always be found on one of the Shacks televisions.

The menu and food are good. But Larkin says much of it could be found at some clubs halfway houses. But the ‘Shack’ is becoming a place where golfers are hanging out, and enjoying time with other golfers. Larkin says he enjoys meeting his customers and getting to know them, like members getting to know their local pro.

The Shack’s bar and dining area.

The golfers who come to golf, have plenty of golf options on the simulators.

Because there are over 100 courses to pick from around the world. But their are other games and options to choose from.

If you just want to check how straight your drives are, you can. But another option is to see how far your are hitting it. So if you don’t like those distance numbers, both lessons and club fittings are options at the Shack.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR the interview with Nick Larkin owner of “The Shack”.

The Shack is located at 1717 Chestnut in Glenview. Website TheShackGolfClub.com or call (847)-904-2905. Hours are 10 AM daily to 11 PM Sunday-Thursday. Friday and Saturday open until Midnight.

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