Once the courses close for the year, every golfer in Saskatchewan starts asking the same question: where can I play until spring? If you’ve searched for where to golf in winter in Saskatchewan or the best indoor golf in Regina, you’ve probably noticed that “golf simulator” can describe a lot of very different experiences. Some are great. Others are a projector and a net in the back corner of a room that’s mostly about something else.

We spent a long time looking at what makes a simulator venue worth going back to, and we built Infinite Golf around that list. Here’s what we’d look for if we were booking somewhere for the first time, whether it’s our place or anyone else’s.

The simulator itself

This one sounds obvious, but it’s where the biggest differences show up. Two things matter more than anything else: how the picture looks and how many courses you can play.

Picture quality affects everything. A crisp, bright image makes it easier to read a shot, judge a slope on the green, and settle into a round the way you would outside. A washed-out or blurry screen reminds you with every swing that you’re standing in a room.

The course library matters because variety is what keeps you coming back in February. If you can only choose from a handful of courses, a winter of golf starts to feel like a winter of the same three rounds. Ask what system the venue uses and how many courses it has. At Infinite Golf, we run IDRA simulators, and we chose them specifically for the picture quality and the depth of the course library.

Hours that match your life

Here’s a question most people don’t think to ask until they’re trying to book: when is the place open?

Plenty of indoor golf options close in the evening, which works for some people and completely shuts out others. If you work shifts, have young kids, or just do your best thinking late at night, a venue that closes at ten isn’t going to see much of you.

It’s the main reason we built Infinite Golf to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you want a bay at 5 a.m. or at midnight, the process is exactly the same.

Booking that doesn’t feel like a chore

A good indoor golf experience starts before you walk in the door. If booking involves calling during business hours, leaving a voicemail, and waiting to hear back, that’s friction you’ll feel every single time you want to play.

Look for a venue where you can see real-time availability, pick your time, pay, and get confirmation in a minute or two. We use Birrdi for this. You create an account, book your time, and get a code that lets you in through the pinpad at the door. There’s no front-desk lineup and no phone tag.

It also helps when pricing is posted clearly. You should know what an hour costs before you commit, including whether there are cheaper off-peak windows. Ours start at $25 an hour for an open bay overnight, and every rate is listed on our website.

A room you’d want to stay in

Indoor golf is part golf and part hangout, and the room matters more than people expect. Some simulators are tucked into sports bars, where you’re competing with a hockey game and a loud table of twelve. Others are set up in bright, echoey spaces that feel more like a practice facility than somewhere to spend an evening.

Think about what you want out of your visit. If you’re there to hang out with friends, you’ll want comfortable seating and lighting that doesn’t feel like an office. If you want to focus on your game or keep things low-key, a private room makes a big difference.

At Infinite Golf, we designed the space to feel like a private club, even though it’s open to the public. There’s lounge seating throughout, warm and dim lighting, and a choice between open bays and private rooms. Bays 1 and 2 are private rooms, and bays 3, 4, and 5 are open.

Setups for lefties, too

Left-handed golfers know this frustration well. A lot of venues have one lefty-friendly bay, or they make you move the hitting mat around and hope for the best. If you’re a lefty, or you regularly play with one, ask about it before you book.

Every bay at Infinite Golf has both left and right-handed setups, so nobody has to wait for “the lefty bay” to open up.

Room for your group

If you’re going with friends, find out how many people a bay comfortably holds. Cramming six people into a space built for three makes for a long night.

Our bays comfortably fit four players for a proper game, and up to six if you’re planning a more relaxed hang. If you’re planning something bigger, like a work event or a birthday, ask whether the venue offers full buyouts. We do, for up to 40 guests across all five bays.

Know the house rules before you go

Every venue does things a little differently, and it’s better to know before you show up. Ask whether they rent clubs, what their food and drink policy is, and whether they’re licensed.

At Infinite Golf, we don’t rent clubs, so bring your own. You’re welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. We’re not a licensed venue, so no liquor is allowed on site.

A quick checklist

If you’re comparing options for the best indoor golf in Regina this winter, here’s what we’d check:

• What simulator system do they use, and how good is the picture?

• How many courses are in the library?

• Do the hours work with your schedule, including early mornings and late nights?

• Can you book and pay online in a couple of minutes?

• Is pricing clearly posted, with off-peak options?

• Does the room feel like somewhere you’d want to spend a few hours?

• Are there private rooms if you want them?

• Is every bay set up for left-handed players?

• How many people can a bay hold comfortably?

• What are the rules for clubs, food, and drinks?

Looking for things to do in Regina in winter?

If you’ve run out of ideas for things to do in Regina in winter, a few hours in a simulator bay is a solid answer, whether you’re a serious golfer trying to stay sharp or you just need a reason to get out of the house when it’s minus 30.

Infinite Golf is at 2044 Dewdney Avenue in Regina. Our opening date is still being finalized, but you can join the waitlist now for two hours of early access to pre-booking before we open to the public. We’d love for you to hold us to everything on this list.