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Play golf around the world indoors while sipping cocktails .
Editorial and Photography by Victoria Cromwell
My friends and I wanted to get together for a cocktail and practice a few golf shots , but the weather turned cold , so we decided to find an indoor place to do both . Living in the east KC area , we didn ’ t want to drive to Overland Park , and I remembered hearing about a local bar with golf simulators that opened last year in Blue Springs , Indoor Par Fore .
Indoor Par Fore , owned by husband and wife Michael and Kathy Kellis ( photo on left ), opened in March 2023 . For a long time , Kathy wanted to put her extensive background in bar service and management to work by opening a neighborhood bar . They initially looked for a place at the Lake of the Ozarks in the Warsaw area , but the stars didn ’ t align , and they placed the idea on the back burner .
With the Lake area out , Michael and Kathy decided to explore other options . It was Michael ’ s idea to include golf simulators and Kathy ’ s to keep it close to home . “ I love golf ,” said Michael . “ I work and play golf ; that ’ s what I did .” He went on to explain that he had a golf simulator at home for several years , which fed into the idea of a simulator bar . Kathy liked the Blue Springs location not only because it was close to home but also because it is a good demographic area with several golf courses nearby . to play local courses , and courses in Branson , California , or Scotland , or just hit balls at the simulator ’ s driving range .
There ’ s a Two-Man Scramble League on Tuesdays throughout the year that is open to everyone and a lot of fun . A Thursday Night League started the first week of December , and they are also trying to set up a Monday Night League . Michael said , “ If there are a bunch of golfers who want to start a league , we would try to accommodate them .” I ’ m wondering if mixed or ladies ’ leagues might be good ideas .
Food is limited to excellent frozen pizza , but you are welcome to bring your own and have parties catered . The first time we went , Michael set up our simulator while Kathy served our drinks , which were exceptional . Golfers from the other simulators came over to welcome us and made us feel like old
Indoor Par Fore ( Blue Springs , MO ), owners Michael and Kathy Kellis .
Indoor Par Fore has four top-end Uneekor EYE XO with GSPro golf simulators , a pool table , dartboards and arcade games , and a full-service bar — more about the bar in a bit . The golf simulators are loaded with 1,300 golf courses , including some international courses , so you have the option friends . We liked it so much that we decided to host a recent birthday party there and brought in our own appetizers and snacks . That night , we played the Payne ' s Valley Golf Course in Branson on the simulator and indoors where it was nice and warm . It was a blast .
20 January 2025 TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE