As we enter the cold, dark season in central NC, I wanted to share a list of the places in the Triangle where you can keep your swing fresh indoors!

There has been a large uptick in golf simulators in the area, so go support the local golf industry!

Inside golf

*Recommended by the RDUgolf Tour!
Location: 5706 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh
Tech: Trackman
Bays: 3
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Beer, wine, & snacks

Notes: Incredible vibes right near the center of Raleigh and boasts a Puttview for putting practice

Brookfields INdoor Golf

*Recommended by the RDUgolf Tour!
Location: 1839 S Main St Suite 412, Wake Forest
Tech: Full Swing
Bays: 3
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Beer & wine

Notes: Located in The Factor in Wake Forest, these sims have so many courses AND many other simulator games to play, making it fun for golfers AND non-golfers

Dogwood Country Club

Location: 2431 Crabtree Blvd #101, Raleigh
Tech: Trackman
Bays: Unsure
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: Drinks & snacks

Notes: A LOT of respect for the OG Sim spot in the Triangle. Their reputation and continuted growth speaks volumes! 

PGA Tour Super Store

*Recommended by the RDUgolf Tour!
Location: 601 E. Six Forks Rd. Raleigh
Tech: Trackman, Foresight
Bays: A LOT
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: No

Notes: While it’s a big-box retail location, the pricing and number of hitting bays brings PGA Tour SS into a place that should be considered for your practice!

State of golf NC

Location: 318 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
Tech: Full Swing
Bays: 3
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: No, but they have partnered with nearby restaurants

Notes: The first simulator destination in Durham, located right in the American Tobacco Campus. Their Full Swing technology has not just golf, but multiple other sports to entertain your whole group!

Pin point Indoor Golf & Pickleball

Location: 2201 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Tech: Trackman
Bays: 8
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes (and custom club work)
Food/Drinks: Yes and Yes

Notes: Opened in 2024 this space places golf and pickleball under one roof, Pin Point will be a massive space and the only indoor wedge area in the Triangle.

Golf Golf Golf

Location: 605 New Bern Ave, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27601
Tech: Trackman
Bays: 2
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: No food, yes drinks

Notes: Opened in late 2024, this 2 Trackman bay facility is owned by the man behind Videri Chocolate! 

Sullys Golf & Gather

Location: 2311 Timber Drive, Garner
Tech: Foresight
Bays: 3 large bays, 10 small personal bays
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Food and Drinks 

Notes: Mike Sullivan from 401 Par Golf is moving indoors and continuing to make HUGE impacts on Triangle golf.

The Albatross

Location: 140 E Chatham St, Cary
Tech: Trackman
Bays: 2
Lessons: Unsure
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: Yes!

Notes: After growing up in Cary, thinking that an awesome sim spot in downtown Cary seemed impossible! While I haven’t been here yet, it looks great and their menu… solid!

The Iron Oaks

Location: 3800 Glenwood Ave Suite 120, Raleigh
Tech: GolfZon
Bays: 2
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Yes

Notes: A solid food/drink spot with the added benefit of swinging some sticks!

Bottle Rev 3

Location: 7713 Lead Mine Rd #47, Raleigh
Tech: GolfZon
Bays: 2
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Yes

Notes: Similar to Iron Oaks, a solid drink spot with the added benefit of swinging some sticks!

Happys CountRy CLub

Location: 105 Raleigh St, Fuquay-Varina
Tech: Foresight
Bays: 3
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Unsure
Food/Drinks: Drinks

Notes: I have not visited this spot, but glad to see some indoor action in Fuquay

X Golf Cary

Location: 107 Edinburgh S Dr Suite 101A, Cary
Tech: Xgolf
Bays: 4
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: Yes

Notes: Using all proprietary technology developed by Xgolf, this chain is popular around the country.

Global Golf

Location: 7320 ACC Blvd, Raleigh
Tech: Foresight
Bays: 2
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: No

Notes: Many people don’t know, but Global Golf has a retail space hidden in Briar Creek with 2 sims available for rent. 
Keep an eye out for their annual tent sale for some good deals!

Golf Galaxy

Location: Multiple
Tech: Foresight
Bays: varies
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: No

Notes: A big box store with everything you need, but you can also rent their simulators by the hour

Golf Tec

Location: Multiple
Tech: Trackman
Bays: varies
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: No

Notes: A large chain mostly known for lessons and fittings, but you can also rent the sims for practice

Metrics Indoor

Location: 9650 Leesville Rd Suite 250, Raleigh
Tech: Trackman
Bays: 4
Lessons: Yes
Fittings: Yes
Food/Drinks: Beer, Wine & snackbar

Notes: Another option in North Raleigh, Metrics brings Trackman technology to their facility

Strike and Barrel

Location: 413 Brooks Street, Wake Forest
Tech: HDgolf
Bays: 2
Lessons: ?
Fittings: ?
Food/Drinks: Yes

Notes: If you haven’t tried duck pin bowling, you really should.

The Drop Zone

Location: 170 W Smithfield St, Angier
Tech: Bushnell?
Bays: 3
Lessons: No
Fittings: No
Food/Drinks: Drinks

Notes: I have not visited this spot, but glad to see some indoor action in Angier

Eagle Ridge

Location: 565 Competition Rd, Raleigh
Tech: Skytrak
Bays: 1
Lessons: Unknown
Fittings: Unknown
Food/Drinks: Yes

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