Swing into action at golfing mecca

A popular entertainment precinct that’s home high-tech golf simulators, an 18-hole mini-golf course, kitchen and bar is providing hours of fun for golfers, families, teens and groups of friends.

Since it opened in 2022, the North Lakes golfing mecca that’s home to X-Golf and Hey Caddy has become a mecca for golfers.

The mini and virtual golf venue offers two different experiences designed to challenge and entertain visitors.

Test your skills

With simulated games catering for inexperienced players through to those at the top of their game, X-Golf launched simulated venues taking in the world’s top courses more than a decade ago and has steadily added more world-renowned courses to its screens and improved technology to enhance the experience.

Hey Caddy and X-Golf owner Anthony Mahler says esteemed courses such as Augusta and St Andrews are big drawcards for experienced and novice players alike.

“Many visitors also play on traditional courses outdoors, but visit X-Golf for its state-of the-art facilities that generate data to help them hone their skills,” Anthony says.

“Players can test their skills virtually on courses ranging from Pebble Beach and Turtle Bay in the United States, and multiple courses across Japan and Korea, to Australia’s Metropolitan and Royal Pines.

Intuitive technology

“The X-Golf system has stunning graphics, unmatched shot recreation, feel and precision, as well as X-Golf’s exclusive ball retrieval system, X-Ball.

“It’s sophisticated enough for serious golfers yet intuitive enough for beginners.”

Anthony says the venue’s screens are designed to take the impact of hard-hitting balls, with special cushioning.

“Everything is automatic – you don’t have to get your ball and you can adjust the tee height automatically - the balls are designed for the cameras to capture data,” he explains.

As well as challenging themselves, golfers can pit their skills against others by signing up for competitions and tournaments.

There’s a par-3 challenge, two-man challenge and X-League – the latter feeds in to the X-League National Championships, where the best players from X-Gold Australia and New Zealand come together to battle it out for the prestigious title of National Champion.

Anthony says that just like traditional outdoor courses, X-Golf North Lakes offers a range of membership packages from juniors to full memberships, with weekly payment options available.

Turbo-charge your training

“With fast game modes you’re able to play a round on one of more than 50 world courses and practice on the range in just an hour,” he says.

“You also get discounted entry into all competitions and member guest rates ensure that you’re getting bang for your buck.”

Complementing the X-Golf experience, Hey Caddy’s 18-hole mini-golf course offers a change of pace for players.

See the world at Hey Caddy

“Hey Caddy’s mini-golf course has holes paying homage to New York, Miami, the Great Wall of China, Venice, Egypt, Melbourne graffiti mecca Hosier Lane and even Mars,” Anthony says.

“It’s really popular for functions, children’s parties, corporate events and team-building activities.”

Food and drink

Adding to the appeal of the indoor venue are lounges adjacent to the X-Golf simulator arena, as well as a fully licensed bar serving four-litre cocktail “balloons” and beer towers designed to be shared, and a full kitchen turning out taste tempters such as sliders, pizzas and cheeseburger spring rolls.

Hey Caddy offers a range of functions packages, catering for adult groups as well as kids’ events.

Hey Caddy is at Unit 2/4 Burke Crescent, North Lakes.