THE WEEKLY

Golf season is back, but finding time isn’t always easy.

Got one?

Discover 10 independently owned indoor golf spots around the Valley for better practice, friendly competition, and time with your crew. Read this week’s guide and find yours

Stickit is bringing a custom package for the winning team at Cactus Game 8, giving you another reason to turn “we should play soon” into an actual tee time.

Our nine-hole, two-person best-ball format pairs you with another local golfer. Bring your best swings, cheer on your teammate, and see what you can put together.

Golf season is back!

Between work, family, and a calendar that apparently hates your handicap, that’s not always happening.

But an hour? We can work with an hour.

This week, we’re highlighting 10 independently owned indoor golf businesses around the Valley. Places to build a practice routine, find a regular game, or finally turn “we should play soon” into an actual plan.

Blades Golf Lounge

Founder Ryan Hubbell spent years building and fitting clubs before creating his own golf hangout. Blades pairs a retro-modern, Scottish-inspired lounge with Foresight Falcon technology. Use your own ball, check your numbers, and settle in. Members get 24/7 access; hourly bookings are also currently offered.

24 W Camelback Road, Suite C
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Desert Links Indoor Golf

Book a Trackman bay, receive your entry code, and bring up to three friends. Food and beverages are welcome, so practice can quickly turn into a night of golf. Public bookings run from 6 am to 10 pm; members have round-the-clock access.

4522 E Thomas Road
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Ryder NDoor Golf

Husband-and-wife team Shawn and Mandy named this studio after their son, Charlie Ryder. The setup is personal, too: one TrackMan 4 bay, a putting green, and exclusive use of the space during your reservation. It’s a membership option for golfers who value privacy and 24/7 access.

10401 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 150
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Sticks & Stones Golf Studios

Your reservation gives your party the facility to itself. That makes Sticks & Stones worth considering for focused practice, a virtual round with friends, or a golf get-together where everyone knows everyone. Pick the game and settle the rules before the first mulligan request.

14651 N Northsight Boulevard, Suite 139
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The Prickly Par

The Prickly Par is a locally owned, independent, members-only indoor golf studio in Tempe. Worth exploring if you want to make practice part of your week. Check membership availability, then give your sessions a purpose: dial in your wedges, learn your carry distances, or keep that swing moving between rounds.

3210 S Fair Ln, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Par Lab

Par Lab combines a private simulator room and lounge with memberships that include a monthly guided lesson. Coaching and swing analysis tools, including Sportsbox AI, help connect the numbers to a practice plan. Worth exploring if you’re putting in the swings but want more direction.

939 S 48th Street, Suite 208
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The Gilly Indoor Golf Club

Owner Rob Fillmore built The Gilly around the experience he wanted as a competitive golfer. The club emphasizes leagues, tournament preparation, and short-game practice alongside simulator golf. If having people to compete with gets you practicing more often, start here.

5761 E Brown Road, Suite 13
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Stinger’s Golf Club

Stinger’s combines simulator golf with food, drinks, and leagues. Its moving hitting platforms bring uneven lies into the experience, giving your group something extra to figure out. Golf, dinner, and another excuse for your buddy’s approach shot all under one roof.

900 E Pecos Road, Suite 1
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2 Birdies 1 Lounge

Simulator golf, music, and lounge seating make this a great option for groups that want to spend time together without keeping score. Bring friends with different skill levels and make the format friendly. Everyone can contribute to a scramble.

6808 N Dysart Road, Suite 128
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iSwing Indoor Golf

Five simulator bays, curved screens, a putting green, and a beer-and-wine bar keep iSwing busy all evening. Virtual courses, target games, and virtual mini-golf give even the least experienced player options, too. Lessons and leagues are also available.

42101 N 41st Drive, Suite 124
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Make an hour count.

My suggestion: choose somewhere close enough that you’ll actually go.

Check your wedge distances. Play nine with a friend. Find a league that gives you a reason to show up each week.

There’s value in getting better. It’s also worth putting your phone down and spending an hour focusing on your goals.

Which indoor spot should I know about?

Looking for a place to play? Open Local Loop, then check out what’s happening at The Cactus Club.

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Arizona Foursomes returns November 14–15 at Talking Stick: 36 holes of alternate shot for eligible male AZ GOLF members. Entry: $500 per team.

Arrowhead’s November 16 qualifier offers a two-person gross scramble for amateur AZ GOLF clubmates. Championship division only; entry costs $200 per team. Enter.

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FlightScope’s free FS Golf update adds customizable practice targets and a redesigned video interface. Make your next range session more purposeful.

Blades Golf Lounge is offering your first session free. Test Foresight Falcon tech, dial in your game, and experience indoor golf like never before.

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