The Golf Practice offers dedicated indoor chipping practice areas at both our Highland Park and Lisle facilities. Golfers across the Chicagoland area can work on their short game year-round, regardless of weather conditions. Our Highland Park location features chipping and pitching areas with two bunkers filled with Augusta sand, while our Lisle facility boasts a 4,600-square-foot St. Andrews themed short game room with 16 different cup positions. Both locations are PGA recognized academies with Hank Haney Certified Coaches available for private lessons. Whether you’re preparing for competition or looking to shave strokes off your handicap, indoor short game practice at our facilities provides the space, technology, and instruction you need. Contact The Golf Practice today to schedule a visit or learn about membership options at either location.
Why Indoor Chipping Practice Matters for Your Game
The short game accounts for roughly 60% of all strokes in a round of golf. Yet most golfers spend the majority of their practice time on the driving range. Chipping practice indoor allows you to focus specifically on the shots that matter most for scoring.
Weather in the Chicago area limits outdoor practice for several months each year. Snow, rain, and cold temperatures can derail your improvement goals. An indoor facility eliminates these barriers and keeps your skills sharp through the winter.
Consistent practice environments also help you develop repeatable technique. Indoor facilities offer controlled conditions without wind variables or uneven lies that can complicate learning.
Highland Park: Chipping and Pitching Areas with Augusta Sand Bunkers
Our Highland Park facility, known as The Cube, provides 13,000 square feet of training space. The chipping and pitching areas give golfers room to work on a variety of short shots from different distances and angles.
Two Bunkers with Augusta Sand
Bunker play is one of the most feared shots in golf. Our two bunkers are filled with the same sand used at Augusta National, giving you the opportunity to practice explosion shots in tour-quality conditions. This setup helps golfers build confidence before facing greenside bunkers on the course.
Contoured Green Complex
The multiple contoured green complex runs at 11 on the Stimpmeter. This speed matches what you’ll encounter on well-maintained courses throughout the region. You can practice landing zones and learn how the ball reacts on different slopes, preparing you for real putting and chipping scenarios.
Short Game Practice Indoor at Our Lisle Facility
Our Lisle location opened as The Golf Practice’s second facility and features a dedicated short game practice indoor area spanning 4,600 square feet. The St. Andrews theme pays tribute to golf’s historic home and creates an atmosphere that makes practice enjoyable.
What the Lisle Short Game Area Includes:
- 4,600 square feet of dedicated short game space
- 16 different cup positions for varied putting and chipping targets
- Custom WellPutt putting surface for realistic roll
- Room for chipping, pitching, and putting practice simultaneously
- Integration with Trackman technology for shot analysis
The variety of targets and surfaces allows golfers to simulate different course conditions. You can practice bump-and-run shots, flop shots, and everything in between without waiting for a spot to open up.
Technology That Supports Indoor Short Game Practice
Both The Golf Practice locations use advanced technology to help golfers improve. Trackman units at both facilities can track short game shots, providing data on launch angle, spin rates, and carry distances. This information helps you understand what happens at impact.
Video Analysis Systems
Our coaching staff uses multi-camera high-speed video to break down your technique. Seeing your swing in slow motion reveals flaws that are invisible in real time. This feedback accelerates the learning process and gives you specific points to work on.
K-Vest Motion Tracking
The Highland Park location features two K-vest systems. This 3-dimensional human movement tracking technology, used by PGA Tour golfers, measures body positions throughout your swing. Understanding your movement patterns helps identify the root cause of inconsistent contact.
Instruction from PGA Recognized Coaches
The Golf Practice is a PGA recognized academy at both locations. Our coaching staff includes Hank Haney Certified Coaches who specialize in all aspects of the game, including the shots around the green that separate good golfers from great ones.
Benefits of Professional Short Game Instruction:
- Personalized feedback based on your specific swing tendencies
- Drills tailored to address your weaknesses
- Course management strategies for different situations
- Practice plans you can follow independently between lessons
Private lessons are available for members and non-members. Our instructors can help you develop a practice routine that maximizes your improvement in limited time. They understand that most golfers have busy schedules and need efficient practice methods.
Year-Round Access for Consistent Improvement
Golf improvement requires consistent practice. Taking several months off during winter sets you back each spring. Indoor chipping practice keeps your feel and technique sharp throughout the year, so you can start the season playing well instead of rebuilding your game.
Our Lisle facility is open year-round with a 15,000-square-foot space that includes the short game area. The Highland Park location hosts all Junior Academy training programs during winter months. This means younger golfers can continue developing without seasonal interruption.
Membership options at both locations provide unlimited practice time during facility hours. You can drop in for a quick session before work or spend hours refining your short game on weekends.
Visit Our Indoor Chipping Practice Facilities
The Golf Practice operates two Chicagoland locations for your convenience. Our Highland Park facility is located at 1546 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035. The Lisle facility is at 4995 Varsity Drive, Lisle, IL 60532. Both locations offer memberships, private lessons, and programs for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re focused on indoor short game practice or working on your full swing, our facilities have the space and technology to support your goals. Stop letting winter weather hold back your game and start practicing where the conditions are always right.
