Swing onto the world’s best courses with latest simulators

By David Young

For golf fiends seeking an air conditioned round this spring and summer, there is a northern Colorado spot to check out. Loveland’s newest golf attraction, TeeShots, is an indoor golf center offering a full-service lounge and Trackman and Foresight Sports golf simulators. The simulators allow players to virtually play a variety of golf courses around the globe, from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews.

The entertainment and training center offers four golf simulation bays for players who are either looking for a fun place to play and socialize or just hone and practice their swing. The indoor golf simulators are a great alternative when the temps hit 90 degrees, or when you want to take some swings after dark.

TeeShots owner Mike Bitner recently opened the indoor golf facility at 209 North Cleveland Ave., in downtown Loveland, offering area golfers an alternative to playing outside. The tandem bar and golf bay have four simulation bays where golfers can tee off into a screen where Trackman and Foresight Sports golf simulators record the shots as well as a range of data feedback. There’s also a full-service lounge available.

TeeShots offers golfers a number of different programs and activities to engage in, from leagues to lessons. Look for summer evening leagues that will kick off soon.

In terms of working on your swing, TeeShots offers a state-of-the-art swing analysis tool for serious golfers looking to improve their technique.

And for the less serious duffers looking to just have a good time, there are miniature golf and chipping games available for birthday parties or happy hours.

TeeShots is also proud to be part of the PGA HOPE program, which is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program introduces veterans with disabilities to the game of golf, which helps physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.

“The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. PGA HOPE includes an introduction to the sport of golf, golf instruction, playing opportunities and social events, Bitner said. “All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all veterans.”

PGA HOPE aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier veteran community by shaping lives, changing lives, and possibly saving lives through the game of golf.

TeeShots is open from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.