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homemade empanadas. Because what simulator golf experience isn’t made better with empanadas?! The best part? It’s a family-owned business. Brian and Michelle Hilko own The Golf Factory and let it be known the three things you won’t find at their place are “slow play, strict dress codes, and warm beer.” Golf VX Arlington Heights golfvx.com The Golf VX facility in Arlington Heights

even a short game feature that allows you to customize course conditions, green speed, lies, and so much more. If that wasn’t enough, Golf VX in Arlington Heights will keep you hanging around with their delicious menu and a full bar, which has a pair of robotic arms that will make you a Transfusion, or several other cocktails. That’s worth the price of admission alone.

because of the realism and crisp optics that it produces. If you’re not hitting it particularly well, it has some side games, such as Dart Golf, that can be more fun than a round of stroke play.

Halfway House Indoor Golf Geneva halfwayhousegolf.com

Halfway House Indoor Golf leans into a laid-back, golfer-first atmosphere that feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a flashy entertainment venue. It’s a spot where serious practice and casu- al rounds coexist comfortably. The focus here

GOLFZON Social Oak Brook golfzonsocial.com

is squarely on the golf experience, with quality simu- lators that make it easy to dial in your swing or play a full round with friends. It’s an easy choice for golfers who want reps without distractions, and a welcoming place to sharpen their game year-round.

Heritage Bluffs Channahon

heritagebluffs.com The Bluffs offers two golf simula- tors that are open year-round, perfect for even the cold- est Chicago days.

Legends Indoor Golf

has an immersive sim golf experience that will take over your senses, includ- ing your taste buds. The unquestionable standout is their technology. Your bay has a touchscreen kiosk that seamlessly gets you from shot to shot and allows for solo or multi-play- er tournament action. The visual optics are beyond impressive. The “mat” is far from ordinary because it has a Swing Plate that adjusts to replicate the slope of each shot. The high-end cameras produce an AI analysis of your swing, so you can improve as you play. There’s

A great location in Oak Brook serving up a fun evening if you’d like to head out with some friends. It’s also a perfect spot if you’re looking to host an event, as the overall atmosphere truly caters to socializing. GOLFZON Social has hourly rates that are consistent with other sim golf locations, in addition to a membership option, which seems like a no-brainer if you work in the Oak Brook area. It should be no surprise that the tech in this location is GOLFZON sim- ulator technology, which I enjoy a lot

The sims offer over 1,000 courses to choose from, including their very own: The Bluffs! Enjoy a cocktail, or even stick around for lunch or dinner.

Legends Indoor Golf Downers Grove legendsindoorgolf.com

Legends Indoor Golf lives up to its name by offering a polished simulator expe- rience that appeals to both competitive players and social groups. It strikes a nice balance between performance-driven practice and relaxed entertainment.

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