Urbandale Golf Dome Closing

[Carsalesrgood]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...olf-dome-close-longview-golf-centre/73649534/

Sad, always liked going up there on Lunch Breaks, plus nice to get some swings in for the winter.

 

[ISpyCy]

This was the only golf dome I knew of since Chili Greens in Omaha closed years ago. Son of a.....

 

[AdRock4Cy]

they should move it to Ankeny. I would go there all the time.

 

[capitalcityguy]

they should move it to Ankeny. I would go there all the time.

Wow…and to think…the one customer that would have made it financially worthwhile to continue only lived 15 minutes away…

 

[Wesley]

This was the only golf dome I knew of since Chili Greens in Omaha closed years ago. Son of a.....

Damn UNO. Damn corporations. This is just like the outdoor movie screens.

 

[mj4cy]

Damn UNO. Damn corporations. This is just like the outdoor movie screens.

BOYCOTT CORPORATIONS!

 

[19clone91]

That place was always pretty busy. Thats too bad we are losing the only winter golf locale in the city, maybe even state.

 

[cloneu]

What sort of winter golf options are left in Des Moines? I am moving down from the Twin Cities, where a number of indoor practice facilities and simulators are available. I didn't go to them a lot but nice to have when I did want to go hit some balls.

 

[HardcoreClone]

What sort of winter golf options are left in Des Moines? I am moving down from the Twin Cities, where a number of indoor practice facilities and simulators are available. I didn't go to them a lot but nice to have when I did want to go hit some balls.

GolfTec. Golf Galaxy has their simulators and indoor lessons. Does Legacy have an indoor center? Not sure of any others.

 

[Acylum]

Wow…and to think…the one customer that would have made it financially worthwhile to continue only lived 15 minutes away…

Well, you know what they say, "Location, location, location".

 

[Cyclone1985]

Golf Galaxy. Just walk on in, grab a demo club and swing away!

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Well that's dome.

 

[AgronAlum]

I'm not sure about Des Moines but Marshalltown has an indoor golf simulator.

 

[SerenityNow]

That's too bad. Both my young girls are really into golf now and were looking forward to spending time there this winter.

 

[AdRock4Cy]

Wow…and to think…the one customer that would have made it financially worthwhile to continue only lived 15 minutes away…

The article does not state they were in financial trouble. The developer probably made a too sweet to pass up type of deal. What I was trying to say is if there were one in Ankeny I would go a lot. I currently go to the dome about once every other week. So relax, Chief Snark.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Sad. I go there a lot in the summer and have never been in the dome :sad:

 

[capitalcityguy]

The article does not state they were in financial trouble. The developer probably made a too sweet to pass up type of deal. What I was trying to say is if there were one in Ankeny I would go a lot. I currently go to the dome about once every other week. So relax, Chief Snark.

I know. That is why I purposefully said "worthwhile" not viable.

You made a throwaway comment. No biggy. Just havin' some fun with ya.

 

[capitalcityguy]

What sort of winter golf options are left in Des Moines? I am moving down from the Twin Cities, where a number of indoor practice facilities and simulators are available. I didn't go to them a lot but nice to have when I did want to go hit some balls.

I'm not sure of the status of this, but in a couple buildings that are being rehabed near Principal Park, this was one of the potential tenants:

One tenant that will occupy about 6,000 square feet of space is billed as an indoor country club, where golfers can play courses that spread out on giant simulators. On Monday, Eychaner will ask the Des Moines City Council to approve a drop-off lane to accommodate patrons who want to deposit their clubs and then park their cars before heading inside for a round of golf.

source: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...459cd&ch=b897eae0-339e-11e3-bd3a-d4ae52a459cd


Here's the building in question:

http://whotv.com/2014/11/11/historic-buildings-given-new-life/

 

[Deanster]

Fore Season's in Newton is a winter practice facility, plus there's a bar. www.foreseasonsgolfpracticecenter.com

St. Andrews in Cedar Rapids has multiple simulators. http://www.standrewsiowa.com/simulator/

My friend has a heated garage with a simulator. Not the most accurate, but thats not the point. Fun to get swings in during the offseason and have some beverages and watch whatever games are on as well.

 

[backspin]

This place is opening in Ankeny in December. 5 state of the art golf simulators, 95 courses to choose from, beer/wine/soft drinks, leagues will be forming. www.golfbackspin.com.