There are two types of home golf simulators on the market today.

• The first type eventually collects dust, due to player losing interest… for whatever reason(s).
• The second type of are those that golfers, of all skill levels, dream of having at home: a commercial grade virtual golf simulator.

For this article, the second type will be discussed.

Commercial grade virtual golf simulators are not cheap, but they cost much less today than ever before. For example) Currently, this upgradeable software, technology, and hardware range in price from $3k to $45k: just nine years ago, this technology would cost $15k to $100k, respectively.

For the past 10 to 15 years, commercial grade virtual simulators have been fantasy for most golfing homeowners. Today, these simulators are becoming more affordable and setting new standards for home entertainment and training. These type of virtual simulators allow the player the option of playing courses from around the world. Some of the virtual simulators allow more than golf.

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It can sometimes be very difficult to learn to play golf. Especially if you’re living in a rather cold place then the problems get furthered as the weather turns to be freezing. But it might work if you try working on a plan before the air becomes icy and when you would still be capable of practicing your game skills, not to worry about what season of the year prevails. This will help you work continuously on improving your game skills all year round, and not only when it is balmy outside. The other option would be to either move away from your place and vacation in a place where winter is warm and also has huge and grand golf courses too.

Well it is understood that the need to play golf is purely motivational, but even then there will be certain times when the course becomes very cold to allow any play in winter. This also combined with a possibility for dew frozen on the course, besides frozen water dangers can virtually impede a decent game. But if you still feel a strong urge to play, then the best alternative will be to play in the indoor golf area, or you could even try the indoor range. This way you can continue practicing your swing in cold and dreary months. In case you cannot avail a driving range then a reserved space in your own house that is free from any dangers should be good enough for you to practice swinging, maybe without using the ball.

Though this option might not seem like too much fun, the plus is that you can continue practice even though the weather is bad. Otherwise your initial games played when the weather becomes warmer will end up rather badly due to the lack of practice. Also during the winter season ensure you work out regularly and continuously. Make sure you continue to build lean muscles just as during golfing. Do not build up bulky muscles while not playing golf. Though waiting to play golf until the weather becomes warmer is almost torture, it is advisable to keep away from playing in extreme cold weather.

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Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The many fine Minnesota golf resorts located in various parts of the state are perfect destinations for your summer get-away. Listing all the Minnesota golf resorts and their amenities would be quite lengthy and the space of this article does not permit that degree of detail. Instead I will highlight a couple of favorite Minnesota golf resort destinations, but rest assured that there are many other fine locations across the state.

Perhaps the premier Minnesota golf resort destination is the Brainerd lakes area. Golf Digest magazine agrees and lists this area of Minnesota as one of the top golf destinations in the USA. Madden’s, Cragun’s and Grand View Lodge are just a few of the Minnesota golf resorts in the Brainerd lakes area and represent the larger golf resort experience. But what if you want a smaller experience? Here is a suggestion; why not check out Birch Bay Resort which has it’s own 9-hole golf course along with cabin rental as well as water activities for the entire family.

The Alexandria area is another favorite destination and another fine Minnesota golf resort is the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on the shores of Lake Darling. You can experience golf at Atikwa Golf Club at Arrowwood as well as the many fine area golf courses that call Alexandria their home. Alexandria is also the boyhood home of PGA Tour player and past USA Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman.

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