When it’s so hot that “back nine” refers to the number of shirts you’ll sweat through playing a round, it can be tempting to hang up the clubs for the summer. But if you want to keep the rust away without leaving the AC, there are plenty of places to play indoor and simulation golf in St. Pete and beyond. Plus, you don’t have to wait on the beer cart to buy a drink. The bar is only a few steps away, and often there’s even a full kitchen.
Consider this some inspiration to hit the links without breaking a sweat. And if you’re looking for a change of pace, we’ve got spots on both sides of the Bay, so you can make a day out of it and head somewhere new if you’re feeling adventurous.
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Golfology
2400 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg
Veteran-owned and community-rooted, Golfology planted its flag in the Warehouse Arts District in late 2024 with six Trackman simulator bays inside a 6,000-square-foot space that can hold over 100 people. Food and drinks come courtesy of neighboring Bayboro Brewing, delivered right to your bay via QR code, which is the kind of setup that makes you forget you ever have to leave.
Golf Social
23250 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
What sets Golf Social apart in Clearwater is its 1,000-square-foot PuttView putting area, which projects lines and targets directly onto the turf so you can see your read before you even take the stroke. Trackman bays, a handmade food menu, and a full bar fill out the rest of the package.
Irons Club
2140 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
Opened in early 2025 in the Grand Central District, The Irons Club built its reputation quickly with four Trackman simulators, over 400 world-famous courses, and a chef-driven menu served in a sleek, social club setting. There’s also an outdoor putting green facing Central Ave, so you can work on your short game while the rest of St. Pete walks by.
The Par Pub
1870 Starkey Rd, Ste 2, Largo
One of the early players in the local indoor golf scene, The Par Pub in Largo keeps things simple: a Foresight simulator, a beer and wine bar with four rotating craft drafts, and enough darts and Jenga to fill the gaps between rounds. It’s a neighborhood spot through and through, and it’s only a few minutes from the beaches if you want to turn the whole thing into a full day out.
Topgolf
220 Carillon Pkwy N, St. Petersburg & 10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa
Topgolf’s Carillon location runs 102 climate-controlled hitting bays across three floors, all powered by Toptracer technology that tracks your ball in real time and tells you exactly how badly you sliced that one. There’s a full-service restaurant, a rooftop terrace with fire pits, and a Tuesday half-off deal to sweeten the deal, with a second location in Tampa if you want to mix things up. It’s technically outdoors, but you’re under a cover, fans are blowing, and the AC is roughly 11 feet away.
Options in Hillsborough County
1UP Entertainment and Social
11778 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
When your group can’t agree on what to do for the night, 1UP Entertainment makes the decision easy, stacking bowling, axe throwing, VR, an arcade, a scratch kitchen, and two full bars under one roof alongside its golf simulators. Think of the sim bays as your anchor activity, and everything else as a very convincing argument to stay a little longer.
Back Nine Golf
3802 Ehrlich Rd #303, Tampa & 3800 Tampa Rd #120, Oldsmar
24-hour access at both the Carrollwood and Oldsmar locations means Back Nine Golf fits around your schedule no matter how unconventional it gets. Trackman technology gives you tour-level data on every swing, so the excuse of “I didn’t have time to practice” officially no longer holds up.
Birdie Club – South Tampa
3409 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
South Tampa’s first dedicated indoor golf lounge hasn’t had any trouble filling bays, with three Trackman simulators, over 250 virtual courses, and a 280-square-foot putting green that works just as well for a family outing as it does for a league night. Lessons are available, too, from an instructor whose reputation in the local golf community tends to speak for itself.
The Clubhouse
27061 Halter Loop, Wesley Chapel
Out in Wesley Chapel, The Clubhouse brings serious simulator golf to the suburbs with six bays, over 3,400 courses loaded via GSPro, and a PGA-certified coach on staff for when the data reveals something you’d rather not think about. Beer and wine are available, which helps.
Good Vibes Golf
23600 State Road 54, Lutz
Tucked off State Road 54 in Lutz, Good Vibes Golf delivers exactly what the name promises: a relaxed, no-pressure indoor experience built around premium simulator technology for players of every skill level. It’s the kind of spot where you can actually play a round and enjoy yourself in the process, without the scorecard ruining your afternoon.
Heights Country Club
5128 N Florida Ave, Tampa
The name is a bit of a joke at the sport’s expense, and that tells you everything you need to know about the vibe at this Seminole Heights simulator lounge. Pool, darts, and a comfortable lounge round out the space, all tucked around the corner from beloved neighborhood spot Spaddy’s Coffee.
Hidden Fairway
910 N Rome Ave, Tampa
Capped intentionally at just 30 members and built around a single premium Uneekor Eye X02 simulator in North Hyde Park, Hidden Fairway keeps things private and purposeful, with Swing Optix slow-motion video analysis that breaks down your swing at over 200 frames per second. The facility runs from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day (yeah, you read that right), which leaves very little room for “I didn’t have time to practice” as an excuse.
Pop Stroke
25297 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz
Tiger Woods’ putting concept, PopStroke in Lutz, trades windmills for two 18-hole courses built with synthetic turf, real-course bunkers, and the kind of undulations that’ll remind you why putting is harder than it looks. A full dining menu, craft cocktails, an ice cream parlor, and a playground make this one of the more family-friendly stops on the list. This one may technically be outside, but there are shaded areas close to every hole, drinks in shouting distance, and no long walks down the fairway required.
Yeoman’s
202 N Morgan St, Tampa
A British-inspired pub just steps from Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa, Yeoman’s keeps a Topgolf Swing Suite tucked inside alongside pool tables, shuffleboards, and a menu loaded with gourmet pub grub and craft cocktails. The simulator bays cover more than 80 virtual golf courses but also let you switch to baseball pitching, hockey shots, and Zombie Dodgeball whenever your short game needs a break.
