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Re: What do you like abou Andrew 3/3/2006 9:11:59 PM

On 3/3/2006 9:03:54 PM, Mary O'Donnell wrote: >I need feedback on why you use a indoor golf >facility. >I want to start one in downtown Jacksonville >(don't laugh). What does it usually cost, how >long does it take, what do you like about it, how >far is away from you, do you play with friends or >join others there, >is there a restaurant or club there also. > >What is most important to you about the ability >to play golf indoors? Does there have to be a >golf pro there, would you go without one? >Thanks, I really appreciate your advise. Thanks, Mary Bottom line is I only go to the "golf domes" in the winter because there is no other realistic option in the Chicago area during that time. Otherwise there is no real advantage to playing indoors because the conditions are not realistic (you can't make a golf dome 300 yards long). I guess in Jacksonville the climate control could be an advantage. The essential thing about the indoor practice which I absolutely recommend is that there is unlimited play, you pay by the hour, not per ball. It still comes out to be more expensive than a regular range but it makes the price seem justified. Other ways in which an indoor facility can compete with the regular range are: Have a chipping and putting area Have a golf simulator with swing-analysis software. This would also require having a pro to analyze the swings. It's a big perk compared to outdoor ranges almost none of which have a simulator.

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