Best Indoor Driving Ranges In Metro Detroit

For golfers, living in the Detroit area has some major drawbacks; chief among them is the fact that the courses are unplayable for nearly half of the year due to famous Michigan winters. But for many Motown residents, especially those who may have gotten a new club or two over the holidays, the urge to get out there and whack a few balls is just too great. For those who don't like waiting, indoor golf ranges are the best option until the spring thaw and the courses open back up. Here are some of the Motor City area's best indoor ranges to try out this cold weather season.

Oasis Golf Center 
39500 5 Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-4653
www.oasisgolfcenter.com

Located in Plymouth, just off of the 1-275 expressway near Five Mile Rd., is the Oasis Golf Center, which has a massive heated dome that houses all of your indoor driving ranges needs for any cold weather occasion. The Oasis Gold Center is the only indoor golf range within all of Wayne County, so if you're near Detroit, this is the location for you. Rates are very reasonable, and the dome is also available for rental for large parties and corporate outings, as well. Bring your clubs and stay in top shape for the opening of the season this spring when you practice all winter long.

SwingTEK Golf 
598 Oliver Drive<
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 250-9354
www.swingtek.com

The new SwingTEK golf training facility in Troy is a top-of-the-line center that features five hitting bays, as well as a whole slew of other indoor golfing options for cold weather, including a bunker, pitching area and a 900-square-foot putting green. The 6,800-square-foot facility is the brain child of Detroit area entrepreneur Mike Callaway and local PGA professional, Ken Allard. Golfers can come here to do more than just hit a few balls; they can actually come to train and improve on their game in the off-season, as well!

Indoor Golf Club Of Michigan
18050 15 Mile Road
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-3899
www.indoorgolfclubofmichigan.com

The Indoor Golf Club of Michigan is an entire golf sanctuary with all of the great aspects of outdoor golf right in the indoor comfort of a large facility! Not only do they have an indoor range where golfers can come and drive with real balls, but they also have a full chipping area and putting green too. Prices are very affordable, and the central location right in Fraser allows Detroiters to stay close to home if they're looking to just get out and stretch up a bit and stay limber during the winter. Visitors can get 100 balls to drive and practice with for only $10.

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Play Golf 365
6347 Haggerty Road
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
(248) 669-4653
www.playgolfallyear.com

Just like its name implies, Play Golf 365 in West Bloomfield Township allows visitors to partake in their favorite outdoor activity all year-long. Using their new golf simulator, golfers can bring their actual clubs in and get some time out on their driving ranges for a real indoor golfing experience. Book tee time anytime to reserve a space, and check out the full lineup of other activities this facility has to offer. For the real outdoor enthusiast, Play Golf 365 also offers laser shooting to simulate hunting when it's out of season or the weather doesn't permit for actual shooting.

C.J. Barrymore's Indoor Golf Dome
21750 Hall Road
Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48038
(586) 469-2800
www.cjbarrymores.com/golf-dome

Residents of the north side of Metro Detroit will be well-aware of the fame that precedes C.J. Barrymore's as a fun activity haven. Though known mostly for their go carts, arcades and batting cages (at least to younger folks), C.J. Barrymore's is also a great place for gold enthusiasts to get out there and take advantage of their massive heated dome to drive some balls this winter. With two full levels and 18 stalls to choose from, any golfer will be well-equipped here if they want to try out that new club of theirs. For just $9, visitors can hit 95 balls in this enormous dome to get their practice in before spring arrives and the real links open.

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Michael Ferro is freelance writer and a graduate of Michigan State University where he majored in Creative Writing and received the Jim Cash Creative Writing Award. Born and bred in Detroit, he currently resides in Ypsilanti Township. Additional writing can be found at Examiner.com.