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Oak Brook’s Game of Irons Takes Indoor Golf to a New Level

upon which you address the ball swivels to emulate uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies. “We use Golfzon technology that is used widely across South Korea but relatively unknown in the U.S.,” said Park. “One of the neatest aspects of this system are the hydraulic lifts which allow a player to have a true golf experience, complete with challenging ball positions that a player confronts on a golf course. A skilled golfer wants to work on every aspect of his or her game during the offseason. So practicing sidehill, uphill, and downhill lie shots can be a great learning tool.”

Hitting bays are charged by the hour instead of per participant. That means a group of four, five or six can divvy up the cost for a highly affordable golf session. Parties and corporate events are available in packages that incorporate golf, beverages ,and food. The complex also offers various leagues which schedule sessions at specific times each week.

A recent visit to the entertainment complex showed the different ways golfers take advantage of the Game of Irons technology. In one hitting bay, three players took turns taking on Pebble Beach Golf Links, the most popular simulator course. Participants cheered each other on as they lofted short-iron shots toward the famous 7th hole par 3 with a green perched above on the cliffs of Monterey Bay.

A few bays away from the Pebble Beach group, a mom and her two kids took

Elevation Golf

Located in Burr Ridge, Elevation Golf offers golf simulators, instruction and a ton of technology. The simulators are available for rental and golf instruction, and TPI golf fitness training is also available. Technology used includes Boditrak, which focuses on the interaction between an athlete and the ground. This technology provides realtime data and a Boditrak Mat to measure the interaction between the golfer and the ground. Foresight’s GCQuad delivers four high speed, high www.elevationus.com

810 Village Center Drive

Burr Ridge, IL (847) 652-3293

Five Iron Golf

Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading indoor golf and entertainment experience is now open at Block 37 in The Loop. Joining the popular River North location, each Five Iron features the good vibes of golf, neon lights, and colorful graffiti centered around TrackMan simulators, word-class instruction, custom club fitting, and a full bar and