Whenever I have a rating that goes against what others' ratings are for a particular business, I…read moremake sure to thoroughly evaluate all aspects of the business and my experiences of it. So yes, I have taken a full and complete look at this business and my experiences with it and simply had a different experience than others. I took lessons here awhile back and have recently been taking lessons at a different business recently. The lessons at My Chicago Golf started out well. Marcus was attentive and was able to make a difference in my game. Things were going well. That is, until, he slept through one of our scheduled appointments. His system sends out numerous reminders about upcoming appointments to customers. Unfortunately, it seems that it only sends them out to his customers, and not to him. We had an appointment scheduled, and I showed up fifteen minutes early. His storefront was locked, and knocking and ringing the doorbell did not yield any type of response. Unfortunately, emailing, texting, and leaving voicemails also did not make a difference either as they all went unanswered. After waiting about forty-five minutes for a sixty minute lesson, he finally opened the door. At that time, however, the customer for the next hour was already waiting at the door! That customer was courteous enough to let me use his scheduled hour, and he rescheduled with Marcus. As the lesson went on, Marcus did apologize for sleeping through it. He said that he overscheduled himself that morning, which caused him to oversleep during a nap. He was definitely drowsy throughout the appointment, and wasn't entirely alert or focused on my swing. What disappointed me the most, however, was that he didn't take responsibility for his mishap. Mistakes happen to everyone. Apologizing is only the first step in taking responsibility for those mistakes. He didn't offer an extra free lesson or a refund, or anything for that matter, to make up for his major mistake. This last part that is why he is losing two stars. If he would have taken responsibility for his failures, I wouldn't be as disappointed with him. I even would have used the final lessons I had in the package I purchased. Instead, I let them go unused because I was so let down by him. Missing an appointment completely without notice and/or an acceptable reason is a huge negative and a large problem. These lessons are not cheap. What's even worse is not taking responsibility for it. Mistakes can be overlooked, if the person making those mistakes owns up to them and takes responsibility. Unfortunately that didn't happen here.

Marcus, the owner, has been a fantastic coach so far. He's very charismatic and patient when…read moreexplaining and demonstrating any feedback. As someone who is just getting started golfing, he has really stressed the fundamentals while still pushing me to get to a point where I have the necessary skills to be able to practice and grow independently. The difference I see after each lesson is measurable and I've always left with things to practice (with videos demonstrating the exercise) so I can continue to see growth. Additionally, his location is a fantastic setup with some of the newest golf simulator technology to really enhance the lesson experience. I did a fair amount of research on different golf instructors and facilities in Chicago and am thrilled I landed on My Chicago Golf. I can't recommend Marcus and My Chicago Golf enough.

as a beginner golfer, Gabe helped improve my game right away. In an only an hour i learned a ton…read moreabout my swing and where I can improve as a player. He made golf relatable and easier to understand - highly recommend.

Hidden gem! Almost hate to write this out of fear it becomes inaccessible. Gabe is a real…read moreprofessional with infinite knowledge of the game. His facility is awesome and I'm glad to have found this place. 10/10 recommend, BYOB and great hourly rates.

Took my niece and nephew to the Put Put. We had a great time. It's nestled between the driving…read morerange, tennis and a playground. Super shaded under the trees and also looks super short, it's compact fun.

1/5 stars for their mini golf course. - For a place out of…read morethe park district, they're charging $11/18 holes which seems steep for what you actually get + $6 for parking/hour (limited parking spaces) - They have 1 size club for adults and 1 size for kids. Other places I've been to wash their balls and clubs after you're done, but this one is not clean. - Course is in bad condition with dirty water and unpatched turf - Course is also boring. You can charge $11 when you have a nice course with fun obstacles but when it looks like this, it best be under $5. I didn't try the driving range, but if you're looking for a mini golf place, this is not it.

Vince was able to tailor my lesson in a way that worked best for me. Kept things simple and not…read moresuper technical. He was very humble and explained things very well. Questions were welcomed. He was also very flexible on the venue we used for the lesson which helped me as a father of two young children. Looking forward to future lessons to help me play golf longer in life.

Vince is the best coach I've had since I was a kid! Such a nice guy, very fun and easy going lesson…read morebut incredibly helpful with simple practical tips that work immediately. He also doesn't overload you with information and clearly knows how to prioritize the things that will make the biggest improvements. Highly recommend him for golfers of all abilities!

Zach has been great! I purchased a 6 month practice session and 15 lessons, perfect for the off…read moreseason here in Chicago. I'm 3 months into the practice session and love being able to practice any weather condition. The team here at Golftec is very professional and accommodating. There's no short cut to putting in the work and practicing. Great environment to pursue your golf game and get better. Amazing individual practice simulators, putting green to practice, football games and golf on TV, can't ask for much more. Very happy

My coach was a good guy, very knowledgeable and friendly. If you have the time to spend to rework…read moreyour swing I'm confident he would be able to help with a multiple lesson plan to achieve your goals. My issue is IF your not looking to rework your swing you can walk away very discouraged. I took one lesson recently saying i wanted some coaching on how to improve a certain area of my game but with back issues NOT a full rebuild. I was not able to hit the ball the way he recommended with my back issues and the muscle memory of my current swing. By the end of the lesson i was saying i just can't make that move and he was recommending more lessons to fix. I got zero out of this lesson other than less confidence. I understand it's a business but this was the opposite of what i asked for. In short i walked out pretty discouraged on my swing overall. I played a 15 handicap last year and play about 2/week for reference.

Worked with PGA pro Brian, what a great teacher. Brian helped my golf game immensely and provided…read moregreat and simple instruction for me to improve. Best teacher I've worked with by far, absolutely worth the money!

If you are looking for a premier indoor facility to work on your golf game and improve your overall…read morehealth and fitness, S.M.A.R.T is the place to go. I have been working with the amazing staff for just over a month and although it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, they build personalized exercises and golf related workouts to fit your goals seamlessly. The staff here are some of the most knowledgable people I have worked with in the golf industry for quite sometime. Joe, Tommy, and April as well as the rest of the staff work very well together in making sure that your goals, whether they are fitness or golf related (or both) are met. I came to SMART looking to primarily get back in shape. Not only have I become stronger in the areas I was weak but my swing has dramatically improved and I have become a better golf professional as a result. The facility is kept very neat and clean, the customer service level is outstanding, and their training facility is state of the art. They are equipped with Trackman, indoor short game practice areas, and an incredible fitness center that has the necessary equipment to whip you back into shape. I must say this process is not easy and takes a lot of dedication and hard work on your part, but with the help of the SMART Golf Team, your goals are easily attainable. If you are serious about working on your golf game or even just getting back in shape, I would highly recommend their facility.

This is such a fun spot for all ages. Went here for the first time and had a great experience. The…read moreGreen is an indoor immersive golf - simulation experience that you can enjoy alone or in a group. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a novice like me , this is the place to tee off in style. There are so many different arcade style games you can choose from. They also have a nice food selection , we had the Margherita flatbread, bruschetta and chicken sandwich. All three of the items were delicious and are perfect shareable. I love that they covered parking available in the same building. Check it out for your next date night, GNO, or family time.

No golf experience? No problem @golfthegreen Bucktown…read more I've never really golfed in my life or growing up because it was always SOOOOO expensive in Hong Kong and Boston. However, I've been told I'd like it since it's very calculative & strategic This was a cool experience to go on a date night, and get to play fun games, enjoy the bar + cocktails, while improve my golfing in a low pressure way. Actually managed to win some! @ & + Huge 10,000 sq ft with 8 bays (6 ppl each) Good cocktails & food to share , Happy Hours Mon to Fri 5-6:30 for $5 draft & $6 old fashioned  Parking available (2 hours free per 24hr) Simulator has 7 different games to play like color blocks, golf darts, or shot for points There's easy , medium, hard levels you can sign for so that everyonr has fun! I started with easy and gradually went to medium - Swing plate has 24-position that adjusts  - Full rounds of golf available  - 6 week rolling leagues available to join - You an even chip & putt here with 5 different hitting surfaces - 2 hours game play (went by so fast!) - darts & frozen castle game (I played easy then ended with medium, Ben played medium then hard) - Tequila Aperol Spritz, Kiss My Putt - Warm pretzel with beer cheese, margarita flat bread . Tim also recommended the baked brie   You can book per hour per bay . Each bay holds 6 people and there's a total of 8 bays there.  Monday - Thursday: 6am - 10am $50/hr 10am - 4pm $60/hr 4pm - 11pm $70/hr Friday - Sunday: Open - Close $70/hr 2131 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Book on their website!

Friends and I came here on a weekend to try out their duckpin bowling lanes! (As someone with joint…read moreproblems, I can't lift a regular bowling ball anymore, but I miss bowling, so we came up with this solution!) We were there early in the day so it wasn't very busy, but there's virtual golf, a shuffleboard table, a bar and probably more stuff that we didn't see. In one hour we fit in two games with four people pretty much perfectly (we picked up the pace in round 2). The digital scorekeeping is very helpful! Watch out for the ball return: it spat out the ball onto the floor about half the time, so mind your feet! It was very hot in the place despite it not being terribly warm outside; we were all sweating! Overall though, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to go bowling again since I haven't been able to in quite a while.

I was visiting Chicago for the weekend. While walking around downtown, we saw this spot and so…read moredecided to go check it out. We happened to be there on a Sunday at 9pm, where there was a discount for $25/hour. We stayed until closing at 11pm and it was fun. The system allows you to explore different courses, practice on the driving range, record yourself to watch your form, and good and drinks. The staff were friendly, considering it's Chicago. It also want busy. I believe there were 11 bays, each with their own club set. The downside was probably the tech didn't always capture angles and whatnot correctly so there were a few glitches on occasion. We also didn't have every club in the golf bag they provided so it would be nice to have that organized. It's also on the pricey end. Overall, it was our first time doing the experience and we enjoyed it. There seems to be other locations with a different atmosphere perhaps we can check out on another visit. Happy exploring! IG/Tik Tok: @thefoodhigh

Very well maintained, plenty of space, TVs, comfortable. Numerous club options. Very friendly…read morestaff, Geo and Patrick were especially accommodating. We had a great visit and will surely return.

I have zero golf experience but still had fun at Five Iron Golf! I came with my brother in law who…read moreis a great golfer, a friend who is a novice, and myself and my husband who have zero experience. All of us enjoyed it, which I think says a lot about the space and 5 Iron overall! Even on a Sunday afternoon, it was lively with multiple groups enjoying simulators and some people hanging at the bar. Staff members made sure we were set up with clubs and instructed us on how to navigate the simulator. A server came to take drink and food orders making it super convenient. I'm terrible at golf, but it was still fun to try! Also, we brought our 1 year old and there was so much for him to look at and he loved running around the space!

This is me at my second home. I cannot stress enough how incredible and inspiring Studio Three is!…read moreThe instructors are incredibly talented, knowledgeable about fitness and the body, and supportive of all their attendees, no matter what level you are at in your fitness journey. If you're even THINKING of trying Studio Three- consider this your sign to book a class YESTERDAY.

Clean and organized studio in Rivernorth! I usually take Heated Flow 45 Vinyasa class here. The…read morevery recent class I had with Katie was not for beginners. This class helped me reduce muscle tension, and overall was challenging. Loved the class with Katie; however she didn't walk through the class and sometimes was less audible. My rating is more like 4.5/5. This particular Rivernorth studio has a brick like wall with not enough light. Needs more air circulation. They have check in desks at both the floors and can be confusing at times where exactly to go. That being said, one cool thing about this Studio is there's a coffee shop inside the same building so after a workout you can stop by. Overall it's worth checking out!