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5.0 (76 reviews)
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Michael L.

My work place had a christmas event here. It isn't the biggest place but it is very well organized and has just the right amount of activities for a phenomenal christmas party. I really liked the golf simulator! It worked well and they had an assortment of different games ranging from normal golf to soccer and even skee ball! They had a nice hunting arcade game that can be played with a friend and a billiards table. I hope to have another work event here in the future.

Holden F.

Can't recommend this venue enough! We had my brother's 40th birthday here and it was even better than I could've hoped for! The venue kept everyone entertained, with lots of different things to do- play pool, putt, buck hunter, virtual golf, etc. but also has plenty of lounge space and area to support socializing! The owner was so helpful and easy to communicate with- he truly helped make the event even better! 10/10 recommend.

Stephanie E.

This was the perfect place for my husband's surprise 40th birthday! This venue looks like a man cave. It has a games simulator, arcade, pool table, beer pong table, and TV. He also has a fridge that he stocks with drinks, which was awesome! Steven, the owner, is the best at communicating and answers every question you may have. From the moment I booked, everything went smooth. I went with all the vendors he recommended such as taco truck and bartending services. The host, Courtland, was so helpful and friendly to all our guests as well! Everyone had a such a great time! I can't recommend this place enough. If you're looking for a private venue with a lot of things to do, this is the spot to book!

We just hosted our Salons annual Christmas party here this past weekend and let me know you, the Linksman did not disappoint! This venue is the perfect space to host your event and has a little something for everyone. I don't think there was a blink of a dull moment the entire evening , everyone had such a wonderful time and we look forward to coming back in the future! The owner Steven was also very professional, prompt with response times and made the booking process so easy while offering great vendor recommendations. Asna, took care of our team that evening and absolutely exceeded our expectations. Thank YOU so much for the memories! Until next time

Maddy F.

My organization hosted a corporate mixer for 40 people at The Linksman and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Everything was a breeze from the initial planning stages months in advance to the day of the event. The owner, Steve, was responsive, accommodating, and made sure every detail was looked after. The booking process was straightforward which made the planning phase stress-free. Organizing a bartender and catering was extremely easy with their approved vendor list as they knew the drill when it came to the venue. On the day of the event, Steve was a tremendous help making sure everyone had a chance to experience the golf simulator and other games. The space itself was clean, modern, and well-maintained. Overall, The Linksman was a great event space and made our corporate mixer a memorable and enjoyable experience for all attendees. I highly recommend!

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Evelina C.

Hosted an event for Baddies Golf Club at the Linksman and I can't even begin to describe how cool this venue is. (I've attached pictures & videos because words aren't enough!) The vibe of this joint is unreal, it's literally a dream! We had over 50 people at the venue, both golfers and non-golfers and there was an activity for everyone. The Linksman has a pool table, beer long table, arcade, lounge area, and last but certainly not least... ONE OF THE MOST EPIC INDOOR SIMULATORS ON THE MARKET. Steve has a 21' wide curved golf simulator from aboutGOLF!!! IT IS MASSIVE, we had access to over 80 premium courses and was able to host a CTP & Long drive contest. Our guest LOVED IT! Oh yea! And if you book this venue it comes beers & seltzers. You don't even need to lift a finger, just book & show up and you'll have everything you need. I also really appreciated how eco friendly the venue was! With reusable towels, and virtually no plastic! Super cool. 10/10 would recommend. We will definitely be back! Thanks Steve!

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If you're on the fence about booking this venue for your event, consider this your sign--do it! I hosted my husband's surprise 30th birthday here, and it was an unforgettable experience. Everyone had the time of their lives! From start to finish, the process was seamless. Steve, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to work with--so accommodating and even helped save the surprise from being spoiled! The venue itself is stunning and needs little to no extra décor to make an impact. The ambiance? Immaculate. We also took Steve's recommendation and booked the taco cart, which was a huge hit--our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. Hands down, this was the easiest event I've ever planned. If you want a stress-free, unforgettable celebration, look no further!

We had my dad's 60th birthday at The Linksman, and it was such a great time! The place has a cool vibe -- kind of like a lounge but with awesome golf simulators and games. There was truly something for everyone! The golf simulation was fun to use and even the people who aren't big golfers were able to have fun too! Steven (the owner) was great as well, he was available to talk leading up to the event and made it run so smooth! I really appreciate him and all he did to make this party perfect! I would definitely recommend this place for any event

Pauline N.

This space provides such a fun and unique experience! I hosted me and my friends birthday party here and it was the perfect space for our group! If you're looking for a space to buyout for the evening and hosting a private event, this is it! //CONTEXT// I was looking to host something for me and my friends birthday event! I wanted a unique experience that was private. I found this place through Yelp and my gut instinct was telling me this was the place! //BOOKING// Booking with the owner Steve was very easy. We communicated via text if I had any questions and he was very easygoing. He allowed for most vendors to come and setup - I wanted to bring in a bartender and a taco man and he allowed for those! He also has some catering companies he's worked with before but was more than happy to work with my vendors. I booked on the website! //SPACE// The space was really nice! We had about 40 people come and it was the perfect size! The space felt really nice and inviting and has a lot of amenities like beer pong, pool table and places for lounging! The golf simulator was amazing and features all these different courses. A couple of my friends are into golf so you can tell they really enjoyed the space. They provide clubs there, and have a small putting area. We booked up our music for the event through our phones! For the bartender he had a large cooler and lots of extra tables because our taco man didn't provide a side table for condiments! He has plates and forks, etc. and a convenient sink located where we set the bar up! There are beers and nonalcoholic drinks which was really nice! //PRICE// I'm sure each group and price might be different so I won't speak to that - but but for four hours we were given a set price. I do wish we had just one additional hour since it felt really abrupt leaving after just four hours (like a five hour package would be nice) and it costs more for the additional hour which we didn't add on. But that goes to show how much fun we were having! We had folks pitch in and help with some of the venue Costs. //SERVICE// Steve was a great host and owner! He was cleaning up and helping the space look clean! He was communicative throughout Overall I'd highly recommend this place!

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Sharon, thank you for your 5 star review!

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Great place to party & enjoy. staff are so friendly & helpful. Would come back and party here.

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3 months ago

Steve was responsive, professional and worked with me all through the planning process. Our party was a hit and so is The Linksman!

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Theresa, thank you for your 5 star review!

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Thank you, Ryan!

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Heidi, thank you for your 5 star review!

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Thank you Jenna, I enjoyed hosting Cole and his company. See you soon!

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60 guests. Please complete inquiry on my website if you want to see pricing and to book it… 

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“Steve was fantastic and had great recommendations to make our 40th surprise Birthday Party a huge success.”

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