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.

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

Hands down best golf simulator I've been to. Mike is a great host/owner. Drinks are the cheapest…read moreyou'll find in south loop. He's got good clubs to play with as well. If you're thinking about going to topgolf, don't. Go see Mike. You'll save money and have a much better experience

Went with coworkers for 2 hours after work. Great spot to play some simulator golf while enjoying a…read morefew drinks. Play 18 doesn't have its own food, but the Tilted Kilt above does come around every once in awhile and orders / delivers food orders.

The puttery was such a great experience! The food here is actually good, or at least better than…read moretypical bar food. The two courses are really fun and the rooms are very themed. One is a library kinda like Harry Potter. The other is snow/ski lodge themed. The reservation option for unlimited play and food tickets was a pretty good deal at around $40. With a group of 3 people each course ended up taking about 30 minutes. Some of the courses were kinda hard and we ended up just skipping after 6 tries since that's the max score. There were times when the screen glitched out or when the previous people at the course left their scorecard and it needed to be cleared. It wasn't that big of deal but one of us did have to get an employee from the dining area when this happened (at the ski lodge course). The software is pretty cool, you use the tablet at each station and once you finish inputting your score, your group's scorecard will automatically pop up at the next location. Perfect fun especially when you go at a time that's not too busy. We went on Mother's Day evening so maybe that's not a popular activity for mother's. Overall I'd recommend puttery to anybody that enjoys mini golf or wants a fun date idea.

This is a really fun spot to come to for a date night or with friends! This could also be a really…read morefun birthday party or private event. It's set up perfectly for that. Their food was really good and the bar service was fast. The course itself is set up like a library and it was really neat because you couldn't see everything all at once you had to do lots of twists and turns. It was challenging, but not overly difficult. Definitely set up more for adults than kids, but still counts as play. I'm excited to see what their other courses are like on other floors.

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!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. Our first time here. Did you know happy hour is $7 cocktails!?…read moreJayden at the bar was awesome and Thomas was so welcoming and helpful and made us feel right at home. We finally made it here our last weekend in Chicago and are bummed we didn't come earlier. It's a great spot with wonderful staff. Thank you so much!! Seriously Thomas was the best!!

5 stars for location, service, top notch golf sim, great food selection and drinks, and BEST happy…read morehour value! This has to be the best value HH in town. Bottomless wings with fries for $5/$10??? Come on! Can't get any better. Their golf sim is like no other. If you love to analyze your swing as you play, this is the best place to go. It takes vids in multiple views and help you understand your swings. The ambiance is cool, posh, and fun! The bathrooms have a shower and all the amenities you'll need. You really shouldn't sweat while you golf, but if you do, they got you covered! The hourly rate is a bit high but look at the real estate here, in the middle of downtown with all the shops and restaurants, you'll see why it they must charge this high. $65/Hr during the time we were there. With the cost of the HH, it was totally worth it. I can't wait to return!

Didn't wait too long for a bay, which was nice! Putting area needs work....very small greens. The…read moreyoung kid working the register wasn't friendly at all, but I only had to deal with him for 3 minutes.

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.

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.