New Stoney Creek golf simulator in full swing — and more indoor entertainment to kick the winter blues
Hamilton's newest golf simulator has opened, giving residents another option to kick the wintertime blues.
Doors at the Stoney Creek golfer-tainment business, Swing Zone, swung open Dec. 28, with seven private suites that simulate over 250 courses," said co-owner Robert Nguyen.
Swing Zone uses the Trackman simulator," Nguyen says, it's the one the pros use, like Tiger Woods."
Golfers can tee off in groups of four with a simulation of the PGA National course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., or play something more local with a simulation of Oakville's Glen Abbey.
Seasoned golfers can bring their own clubs and balls and book time slots starting at $50 per hour to play 18 holes. For beginners, club rentals are available, as are professional trainers.
The 1290 Arvin Ave. venue offers league play and plans to offer 24-hour-a-day indoor golf in the spring. To book a room, go to swingzone.ca.
If no tee times are available at Swing Zone, there are other indoor golf options, including:
Albatross Indoor Golf Centre
The original indoor golf simulator, open daily with hundreds of courses available. Simulator rooms starting at $60 per hour.
105 Portia Dr., Ancaster
The Argyle
Play golf indoors on one of 69 simulated courses or go for a cocktail. Simulator room rentals starting at $50 per hour.
304 Ottawa St. N., Hamilton
If golf is not your forte, there are plenty of other indoor offerings like bowling, escape rooms and beyond to get through the winter.
Here are some other interesting activity ideas:
Hamilton Indoor Go Karts
Race laps on a safe, family friendly indoor course, starting at $30 for one or $45 for two 10-minute sessions. Group and party rates available.
193 Cavell Ave., Hamilton
Ontario Baseball Academy
Hone your baseball skills in the batting cage, or in batting and pitching simulators. Batting practice, with baseballs or softballs, starts at $45 per hour; four players per cage.
100 Ray St. N., Hamilton
Arcade at Moodys
Find an assortment of retro (and modern) games and pinball seven days a week. Same-day reservations for dining only at the pizza bar.
107 George St., Hamilton
Lazer Mania
Play tag with lasers, like a real life video game." More than 40 players on up to three teams can compete on the course. Plus an arcade and events. Starting at $9 per game.
865 Upper James St., Hamilton
Flying Squirrel
You and your 300 closest friends could jump around at this huge trampoline park. The family friendly centre has child/toddler friendly areas for climbing and jumping. Starting at $23 per hour.
1550 Upper James St., Hamilton
BATL
Throw a bullseye at downtown's axe-throwing range. Learn axe etiquette and technique or join a hurling league starting at $30 per person (two-person minimum).
80 James St. N., Hamilton
Gravity
Go vertical at Gravity indoor climbing gym. More than 50 climbs to try, with the tallest at 50 feet. Most options for beginners require advanced booking. Day pass starting at $18.58, plus gear.
70 Frid St., Hamilton
Jeremy Kemeny is a Hamilton-based web editor at The Spectator. Reach him via email: jkemeny@thespec.com