Never tried an indoor golf simulator? You are not alone, and it is one of the most common things we hear from people booking their first session at Golf In Progress. Whether you are a regular golfer curious about the technology or someone who has never held a club, here is exactly what to expect when you walk into a bay for the first time.
⛳ What Is A Simulator Bay?
A bay is your own private space with a golf simulator, where you hit real balls into a screen and the technology shows you what would happen out on the course. It tracks every shot, so you see where the ball would have gone, how far it travelled and how your swing performed, all without leaving Leigh on Sea.
🏌️ Do I Need My Own Clubs?
No. Clubs are available to use, so you can turn up with nothing and still have a full session. Experienced golfers are welcome to bring their own if they prefer to practise with their usual set, but it is not necessary.
📊 What The Technology Tells You
Our Flightscope simulators track swing speed, launch angle, spin and carry distance on every shot. For a complete beginner, that might sound like a lot of numbers, but it is simply feedback on what your swing is doing, and many people find it fascinating, even if they never look at it again. For improving golfers, it is a useful way to see exactly what is happening, rather than guessing from where the ball ends up.
🎯 What You Can Actually Do In A Session
- Practise on the range, hitting shots and seeing the data
- Play full courses from around the world
- Work on your short game on the putting green
- Try the fun games built in, for a break from serious golf
👥 Bring Friends, Family Or Colleagues
Each bay holds up to four people, so a first session works just as well as a social outing as it does a solo practice. Many people book their first visit with friends, which takes the pressure off and makes it far more fun than a nervous first time at a golf course.
🙂 Is It Suitable For Complete Beginners?
Absolutely. The simulators and courses work for any skill level, and a bay is a relaxed, low pressure way to try golf for the first time, without the etiquette and the audience of a real course. There is nobody waiting behind you and no one watching your first few swings.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to book a bay in advance?
Booking ahead is the best way to guarantee the time you want, particularly at busier times such as evenings and weekends.
Q: How long is a typical session?
Bays are booked by the hour, so you can choose a length that suits you and your group.
Q: What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and flat, comfortable shoes are fine, so there is no need for a specific golf outfit.
📞 Book Your First Session
If you have been curious about indoor golf, there is no better time to try it. Book a bay at Golf In Progress in Leigh on Sea and see what your game looks like, whatever the weather is doing outside.
