Simulator Season is Here
For a long time, golfers in Nebraska had to face that dreaded realization as the holidays approached and winter started to show its teeth…that the golf season was over. Not just that it was over either, that no one knew exactly when it would come back. It could be February one year, or April the next, before they were playing on (semi) green grass again.
Enter the virtual golf world. The explosion of simulator golf has been a welcome addition to the Nebraska golf scene. It seems a new spot to thaw out the sticks and get some swings in pops up every month. A simple internet search shows the plethora of options for some not-so-offseason golf.
Beyond Golf was one of the first simulator-centric places to open in Omaha in 2009. Since then, owner Josh Galvin has added a kitchen, with some of the best food anywhere, and Beyond Golf now boasts five bays with the top-of-the-line GOLFZON system.
It took a while to catch on, but there’s now indoor golf for all sorts of occasions and golfers. The purists might hit up Swing365, Back Nine or the Golf Studio, which all offer memberships for 24/7 access. It’s all about the golf.
Others have taken the Beyond Golf model, offering a sports lounge and food. Net Par, Fore Seasons and X-Golf are some options in this style in Omaha.
Several green grass facilities are now in the game too. Most private clubs have a simulator of some sort on property, while some public courses have invested in the game to get golfers out during the winter. Stone Creek Golf Course, Tiburon Golf Club and Tregaron Golf Course to name a few in the Omaha area.
There’s others that have blended the indoor game with the outdoor game. Of course, there’s Top Golf. Although, Miracle Hill’s Top Tracer Range offers a cozier experience, hitting out of bays onto the driving range, with the same technology.
If you're thinking this is just a city trend, think again. The simulator craze has spread to several smaller towns across the state; from The Drive in Holdrege to High Flyers in Humphrey. There's probably a simulator within reach, no matter where you're at in the state. Check out the list below to find one near you (and let us know if there's any we're missing).
Grand Island
Swing 18
Fort Calhoun
The Bunker
Franklin
Augusta Local 308
Fremont
Swing365
Holdrege
The Drive
Humphrey
High Flyers
Kearney
Birdies & Brews
Lincoln
Double Eagle Golf
Indoor Tee
Swing365
Norfolk
Hit ‘Em Up
North Platte
Axes and Aces
Omaha Metro
Back Nine
Beyond Golf
Birdies
Fore Seasons
Net Par
Swing365
X-Golf
Panama
The Cabin
About NebGolf
The Nebraska Golf Association (NebGolf), founded in 1966, is comprised of all members of public and private clubs and/or municipal or regional golf associations which utilize an approved handicap service recognized by the USGA and provided by NebGolf. Our mission is to uphold and promote the game of golf and its values to all golfers in Nebraska. Among the duties of the Association include governance of member clubs and service as their handicapping and course rating authority, conduct of state golf championships, local USGA qualifying & other notable competitions, promotion of junior golf, presentation of worthwhile educational programs and support of allied golf organizations in Nebraska. The Nebraska Golf Association is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and carries out core services including Handicap Administration and Oversight, Course Rating, Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status, Tournaments and USGA Championship Qualifiers and USGA Initiatives and Community Programs.
