Frequently asked questions.

It's the real game brought indoors. You hit real balls with your own clubs into a high-definition screen, while TrackMan — the same ball-tracking tech used on the PGA Tour — captures every detail of your shot and projects it onto a 4K display. Play over 2000 world-famous courses and get professional-grade data on every swing: ball speed, launch, spin, carry and more. Wondering how it compares to the range? See our simulator vs driving range guide.

Everyone's welcome, whatever your level. Whether you've never picked up a club or you're playing off scratch, the simulator adapts to you — total beginners and seasoned low-handicappers alike. It's a relaxed, pressure-free way to learn, practise or just have fun.

Nothing to prepare — just message us or book online through TrackMan, then turn up. No clubs and no prior knowledge required; we'll have everything ready and talk you through it when you arrive.

Yes — reduced practice rates for golfers working seriously on their game, whether you're in PGA teaching/training, a club coach, or a competing professional. Get in touch and we'll sort you out.

Yes. We offer exclusive private venue hire — the whole place to yourselves for celebrations, team days and client entertaining. We host parties and celebrations like birthdays, stag and hen dos, work socials and Christmas parties, with multiple bays side by side and food and drinks served straight to you, plus corporate and team days with tailored catering and packages. Gift vouchers make a perfect present for the golfer in your life too.

£13.50 per 30 minutes (£27 per hour), charged per bay rather than per person — so split it with friends and the cost comes right down. We also offer packages and memberships for even better value.

Clubs can be hired — balls, tees and tech are provided in every bay. Prefer your own clubs? Bring them along. Either way, just turn up and play.

Each bay comfortably fits a group of up to 4–6 players, making it ideal for friends, families or work outings.

For a first visit we'd suggest an hour — plenty of time to settle in, get the hang of it and hit some shots. Two players can do a lot in an hour; if you're a bigger group or fancy a full 18 holes, give yourselves two or more. It's charged per bay in 30-minute blocks, so you can always extend on the day if you're having too much fun to stop.

Of course — spectators are very welcome. We're fully licensed, so anyone not playing can settle in with a drink and a bite and cheer the rest of you on.

Yes — every bay suits left- and right-handers alike, so lefties and righties can even share the same bay and take it in turns. Just turn up and play.

Absolutely. We're fully licensed, so you can enjoy a beer, wine or spirit alongside fresh coffee and casual bites, all brought right to your bay.

Kids are always welcome — it's a great way to get them into the game. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Yes — free on-site parking right outside the venue, so you can park up and walk straight in.

No dress code here. Wear whatever makes you comfortable — just turn up and play.

Easy — book online through TrackMan, or get in touch via WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook Messenger. You can also reach us on 07507 348241.

The data can look overwhelming at first, but a handful of numbers tell you most of what you need:

• Club speed — how fast the head is moving at impact; more speed means more potential distance.
• Ball speed — how fast the ball leaves the face, and the biggest factor in your carry.
• Smash factor — ball speed divided by club speed, showing how cleanly you struck it; around 1.50 is the goal off the driver.
• Launch angle — the angle the ball leaves the ground at.
• Spin rate — how much backspin it carries; together with launch angle this shapes how high and far it flies.
• Attack angle — whether you're hitting up or down on the ball (up with a driver, down with irons).
• Face angle — which way the face points at impact, controlling the direction the ball starts.
• Carry distance — simply how far the ball flies through the air.

Don't worry about memorising it all — we're happy to talk you through your numbers on the day. For how the tracking itself works, see how accurate are golf simulators?

If you're after indoor things to do in Darlington — especially on a rainy day — Virtual Fairways is one of the most fun. We're a relaxed, all-weather day out for friends, families and groups: book one of our three 4K TrackMan bays, play over 2000 world-class courses, and enjoy a drink and food served straight to your bay. No experience needed, open Wednesday to Sunday, with free on-site parking.