Simulated golf sounds like a less than satisfactory experience but I went along to the Leeds Cafe Bar Golf recently to test out the latest in indoor golf and was mightily impressed.

A quick whirl around The Old Course gave me enough memories to be able to say during The Open this summer “When I played The Road Hole I kept it out of the bunker and off the road!”

Actually I had used an indoor golf simulator before, abut 7 years ago but the quality of the graphics and accuracy left a lot to be desired. This experience was, however, much more like the real thing and I really enjoyed it. The added bonus was that the weather outside was horrendous, all the local golf courses were closed and the driving range wasn’t an attractive proposition.

In fact, Nick the Pro, showed me how the simulator can be set up on driving range mode so some serious work on your golf game can be undertaken indoors with the machine accurately measuring ball flight, trajectory, spin rates, carry distance etc.

So, for those golfers in urgent need of a fix or if you just want a laugh with your mates Leeds Cafe Bar Golf is an excellent location. City Centre Leeds very near the railway station.

The prices are reasonable (£20 - £30/hour depending when in the week you visit) and with Sky Sports on a big screen, good food and drink available I do recommend having a look particularly in the evening, the bar has a great number of social events organised for individuals and groups.

As a greenfee deal this represents excellent value, particularly for a fourball.

NB. I cannot guarantee you a game on The Old Course but I can offer you a free round of golf on your birthday. See our free report.