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Campus Recreation

Half Acre Rec and Wellness Center

Dept. 3604

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-5586

Fax: (307) 766-6720

Email: rec@uwyo.edu

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Golf Simulator

Campus Recreation now offers year-round golf opportunities with a TruGolf Sport simulator! The virtual golf simulator is located on the 2nd floor of Half Acre next to the Rec Sports office. The simulator is available for students, faculty, staff and dependents with an active Campus Recreation membership. Non-members and guests are not eligible to use the golf simulator. In order to reserve the golf simulator, participants must complete an introductory training course.


 

 

Golf Simulator Policies and Procedures

  • All golf simulator reservations will begin 30 minutes after the Half Acre facility opens.
  • The golf simulator is available for students, faculty, staff and dependents with an active Campus Recreation membership. Non-members and guests and are not eligible to use the golf simulator.
  • In order to reserve the golf simulator, participants must complete an introductory training course. Trainings will be offered on a weekly basis. Check the Campus Recreation website for training dates and additional information.
  • Reservations are required, with up to four (4) participants per reservation slot.
  • Users cannot reserve more than one (1) tee time slot per day.
  • Reservations can be made online through the Campus Recreation Member Portal, or in person at the Half Acre Front Desk.
  • Reservations will open on a 5-day window from the start of the reservation time.
  • Golf Simulator use is for an 80-minute period. (After July 1, 2024, Golf Simulator tee times will be 55 minutes long).
  • In the event extra time is needed to complete a round, continued use of the simulator will only be allowed if the next time slot is open.
  • Tee times are valid for the entire time period and the individual who reserved the simulator must be present for the entire scheduled time.
  • If you are unable to attend your scheduled reservation, please cancel through your confirmation email or by calling the Half Acre Front desk at 307-766-5586. This allows us to offer that time to other users. If no-shows and cancellations are a regular occurrence, access to the simulator may be restricted.
  • Dependents are allowed to use the golf simulator during dependent hours and must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the simulator. The adult must be actively participating and cannot leave the simulator space.
  • Reservation check-in will be handled at the Equipment Rental desk. A Campus Recreation Staff Member will get each group started, unlocking the clubs and simulator equipment for each reservation.
  • Use only white, clean, and unmarked golf balls, Campus Recreation will provide them if needed.
  • Participants are welcome to use personal golf clubs or clubs that are available for check out at the Equipment desk. Please make sure club faces are clean.
  • Only one set of clubs can be checked out per group unless they have a mixture of males/females or right/left-handed players.
  • Footwear is required. Please make sure shoes are clean and dry. No spikes or open-toed shoes allowed.
  • Only drinks in sealable containers allowed in waiting area. Please DO NOT bring food, gum or drinks into the simulator bay.
  • Spectators in the simulator area are at the discretion of the person(s) using the simulator.
  • Please play at a consistent steady pace, to allow full use of each tee time.
  • Throwing or smashing of clubs is strictly prohibited and will result in termination of Campus Recreation facility access.
  • Damaging and/or tampering with any part of the golf simulator, surrounding area or Campus Recreation property could result in termination of Campus Recreation facility access.
  • For questions or assistance with equipment or technology please see Campus Recreation Staff. Do not try to fix simulator yourself.
  • Campus Recreation reserves the right to terminate play at any time.
  • Campus Recreation is not responsible for the storage, loss and/or damage of personal items and/or equipment

*Please note: The simulator area is being monitored and recorder by video.

  • Only one person in the simulator bay at a time.
  • Before you swing, check your surroundings to ensure nothing is within your range of swing.
  • Practice swings must be done inside the simulator bay. Do not swing your club outside the simulator bay.
  • Spectators be alert to where you stand or walk, stay out of someone’s swing path.
  • All balls must be hit toward the simulator screen
Contact Us

Campus Recreation

Half Acre Rec and Wellness Center

Dept. 3604

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-5586

Fax: (307) 766-6720

Email: rec@uwyo.edu

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