Mesa, a burb of Phoenix with admittedly less nightlife activity, has a reputation for rolling up the carpet sometime after 10 p.m.
We’re decidedly interested in getting the most out of our day, and yet, there is more to Mesa than appears on the surface. While we have a plethora of eateries and a variety of shopping options, entertainment choices for anytime of day or night are less plentiful.
Enter The Gilly Indoor Golf Club, located at 5761 E. Brown Road. It is a storefront in a strip mall and has an unassuming sign on the glass windows. It is a “members only” club, however one is invited to sample the club and all its amenities for a free hour in order to experience all it offers to potential and current members. One only needs to scan the code displayed on the window (or use the website) to secure an access code, which will enable one to open the door and enter into an indoor golfer’s retreat.
There are three bays with Trackman® simulators and a separate putting area. A player can select from a wide list of golf courses and even play a game with a partner or a complete foursome in their private bay. This is a place for golfers who take their craft seriously, and yet, it is also a place for one to “get their feet wet.” The simulator gives feedback for the player; displaying club head speed, distance, and where the ball makes contact with the club head.
Lessons are available, scheduled with one of their two instructors. Parties can also be arranged here, with a maximum of 20 to 25 guests, who are invited to experience the amenities. This is a strictly “bring your own” venue, so you need to come prepared with your own golf clubs and golf balls. The good news here is that you won’t lose them in the rough or water hazards.
Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available through vending machines, but as this is a 24-hour location (yes! you read that correctly; open 24 hours!), it is completely self-service. One can also bring their own beverages and food, so there are no requirements to purchase only the vending machine fare.
Members enjoy access anytime via their specific access code, and there are two membership levels available. Membership is on a month-to-month basis with no contract requirements. Age restrictions require no one under 16 is permitted without an adult. The basic membership is $199 per month. The premium membership offers more tee time options and up to 4 free guests.
Mesa has many golf courses, but when it gets hot here, playing an indoor course virtually can keep you on your game and certainly more comfortable. I encourage you to give it a try. Your free session awaits!
For more information, visit TheGillyGolf.com. For a one-time, FREE 90-minute session, call or text Rob at (480) 364-9742, or email him at rob@thegillygolf.com.