White Pines Golf Dome

This is a really awesome golf dome!
Hit as many balls as you want since they charge by the time you are there and not by the bucket. Visit the putting green after you swing because it is free! (not included as part of your bay-​rental time)
Balls seem in really good condition and fly straight, which you can’t always count on at the range.
Their lost and found section has a ton of clubs, so if you’re thinking about getting a new hybrid or different flex shaft you can try it out — pretty cool.
Overall their prices seem pretty good to me – check out their rates on the website before you go: I like to go in the «off-​hours» in the evening when its cheaper.
Anyone of any age or skill can feel comfortable here — I’ve seen lots of kids just learning (and some adults :) and also some really good golfers. Its not an intimidating place at all.
Check it out!

White Pines is a good golf dome if you live downtown Chicago and don’t want to hassle with stalking the Diversey parking lot only to then go in and pay $ 16 for a large bucket. But if you live in the burbs and have a choice between White Pines or McQ’s (the old Ditka Dome) the easy choice is McQ’s. The owner of Mistwood Golf Course bought the old Ditka Dome and transformed it into a first-​class hitting experience. The balls are ALWAYS new, washed and in perfect condition. The mats are great and well-​kept and there are 2 putting greens and a chipping green. Also, the dome is about the same I believe in depth as White Pines. You can hit a SW to the back of both. In winter, McQ’s is staffed by the Pros at Mistwood who occupy the first 2 wider stalls and have Trackman and laptops to analyze your swing and give lessons. They are great guys. Oh, and if you just want to eat, the official Blackhawks bar is so good that we go there just to eat the best BBQ around, dry-​rubbed wings, ribs, pulled pork, and outstanding burgers. The bar is great and the staff there is terrific. There is no dome anywhere that can compete and if you are thinking what about Top Golf, no comparison. Top Golf is way too expensive for the golf and the food is no comparison to McQ’s. The Naperville Top Golf is even worse than the one in Wood Dale. At Naperville, the tees are too low to hit a Driver and this is by design according to the staff, so that supposedly you can’t hit long or wide over their nets. This is an absolute show-​stopper and I will not be back (was just there a month ago in case they have changed this). I challenge everyone to go hit for a half hour at the nearest 5 domes to them and then decide for themselves which dome is best. Whether a hardcore golfer like me or care more about amenities like food and bar (BTW, they also have an OTC) there is simply no comparison. And McQ’s is always pumping money back into the place, they just built an outdoor heated patio with TV’s that is awesome.

Simulator has been malfunctioning to different degrees past 4 weeks. They didn’t get it serviced yet kept on booking it to customers. This past sunday, ball wasn’t even coming up. Had to put ball down manually from bucket. 20% of shots were not being read by sensors. Spent 30 – 45 minutes walking back & forth to front desk or waiting for them to come and try tp fix it. Yet, Mr. Indian– American manager wants to charge us FULL Price. They should not have charged us anything. Wr drove 25 miles to play here and the experience was totally frustrating. Should have apologized to us and said either not charged or charged minimal. This Indian American manager (didn’t catch his name) wanted to knock off $ 20 from $ 80 bill. WE paid $ 40 and walked.

No nonsense golf dome, open until the last day of April (that’s April 30^th!).
Go here if you’d like to smack some golf balls in the dead of winter and not freeze at Top Golf.
The cost is $ 11/​hour which is in line with the standard dome prices in the area.

Not Your Average Golf Dome
So I bet your saying, Steve what separates this dome from the other domes?
I’m glad you asked because I’m going to tell you.
There are many things about this dome that separates it from the others.
— #1 The size of this dome. It is deeper than any other dome that I have been inside of to hit golf balls.
— #2 The dome is fully committed and dedicated to hitting golf balls. No soccer, basketball, baseball or any other shenanigans.
— #3 They have a golf simulator so you can practice your drives or work on your short game.
— #4 There is even a putting green for you to practice.
— #5 They have a pro that will work with you and even record your swing so you can see what you are doing right or in my case what I am doing wrong.
I have been here a couple of times now and have to say that it is nice to come here to work on your game before the snow has melted and the driving ranges are open.
This is the perfect place to bring the kids or anyone to learn how to hit a golf ball.
I deducted 1 star because some of the matting is getting old and should be replaced.

The BEST place to improve your golf game during Chicago winters. With turf mats that even the Colts Lucas Oil stadium would be jealous of, more than enough space to hit mishit shots 100 yards to the left or right and with a relaxing, friendly environment staff, this should be every golfer’s mecca for improving their game year round.
This place is truly one of a kind and will provide all golfers — regardless of age or skill level.- the value and experience that will keep brining them back again and again.

If you’re looking for a place to work on your golf swing over the winter, this is the place. Really reasonable rates per hour, plenty of range stalls so you’re never waiting for a spot to open up, and a really friendly staff. They’ve got green targets to work on your short game, or hanging targets to see how far you can bomb it. They even have a putting green to work on your stroke. They open early and close late, so no matter when you’re free you can swing by and hit some balls.
They just got this cool new golf simulator where you can actually play some of the country’s finest courses! I played Pebble Beach on the simulator, it was a blast. Come and check it out, definitely worth the trip!

The largest and deepest dome in the area! We have a blast Everytime we go. It’s always fun chatting with fellow golfers, too!

Great place to stress out your frusterations with a golf club. Chicago is cold for eight months and this is the only way to play golf. I am a bit disappointed that the cart guy doesn’t drive more often giving the folks something to aim for. The place has a place for putting asnd a video simulation of golf driving. It is very hot and warm even when it is like five degrees out. Gold domes rule

Went to the practice dome late on a Sunday evening. Mike the owner was pretty nice and threw in the weekday hourly rate because this was the first time I was there.
The dome is pretty nice inside and a comfortable temperature for the cold day. I was concerned about swinging with the driver as the back ‘wall’ was 100 yds. Mike assured me that I could hit away.
There are 44 stalls including the upper deck. I thought a nice touch was the putting green practice time was free. The hourly rate includes unlimited balls. They have beverages, beer and a small pro shop. Really nice hours for every schedule.
I will be back.