MISTWOOD GOLF DOME IS OPEN-there is snow outside. So why not bring your game indoors, at least until the snow melts. Mistwoodgolfdome.com at (630)-739-7600.
THE GOG BLOG BY RORY SPEARS, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook.
NO #1-The Mistwood Golf Dome. NO INDOOR golf facility is more complete that the Mistwood Golf Dome in the Chicagoland area. Two levels of hitting bays, complete with an area for club fittings and lessons. There is a reason why other area professionals teach there in the winter. The dome has best food and beverage operation of any indoor golf dome. McWethy’s SportsBar has award winning chicken wings, and allows you to see just about any game. The wait staff delivers to your hitting bay. Toptracer golf was first introduced here before anyone else knew who it was. Mistwoodgolfdome.com it’s located on Rt. 53 in Bolingbrook, call them at (630)-739-7600 book hitting bays online.
NO. 2 The Schaumburg Golf Club on Roselle Road in Schaumburg. Part of the major overhaul in recent years at the Schaumburg Golf Club, was to take some unused space in the basement, and install three simulators. But when you throw in Chandlers right upstairs, you can’t go wrong. Really good burgers and steaks, to go along with some really good golf. Because while on the Schaumburg Golf Club simulators, yes you can actually play the Schaumburg Golf Club as one on many courses on the list of places to play. So check out Schaumburg Golf Club at Schaumburggolf.com or (847)-885-9000.
NO. 3 Heritage Oaks on Dundee Road in Northbrook. Because this winter season the simulators are on full speed ahead in the new Heritage Oaks Clubhouse-complete with the new Acorn Grill right alongside the two simulators. A third hitting bay will be set up in the pro shop for lessons and fittings. So for tee times call the pro shop (847)-291-2351. But online visit HeritageOaksgc.com the course is part of the Northbrook Park District.
MORE OPTIONS INCLUDE
NICK LARKIN at The Golf Shack in Glenview- Theshackgolfclub.com (847)-904-2905 The Shack opens daily at 10 AM, and stays open later than most indoor facilities.
THE FOX RUN GOLF LINKS in Elk Grove have simulators in their new clubhouse. So to tee it up in Elk Grove please call (847)-228-3544 or visit online Foxrungolflinks.com.
THE INDOOR-OUTDOOR OPTIONS INCLUDE.
The Bridges of Popular Creek in Hoffman Estates (L) now has an open-air indoor and outdoor practice facility. There are strong heaters that blow warm air down on golfers which will keep this facility open on most days this winter. (847)-884-0219 or online see BridgesofpopularCreek.com.
COG HILL GOLF in Palos Park has indoor/outdoor practice facilities, with heaters blowing down on the golfers. Cog Hill which is home to the Eskimo Open the first Sunday in January is open year round. Coghillgolf.com or call (866)-254-4455.
CHAD JOHANSEN’S Go For it Dome in Yorkville. Because Mr. Kids Rule Chad Johansen a Callaway Golf Ambassador is there all winter long.
CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS for other indoor simulator locations. Because golf season no longer ends in the winter months of the Chicagoland area. So before you know it, the indoor golf shows will be here, keep your game sharp during the winter season.