Topgolf vs X-Golf
Topgolf is target games and entertainment; X-Golf is real golf indoors. At Topgolf you aim at outfield targets for points. At X-Golf you play actual courses on a high-accuracy simulator — better for golfers who want to practice, take lessons or play a real round year-round in any weather. Both rent by the bay per hour and both have food and drinks. Go Topgolf for a casual, game-y group night; go X-Golf if you actually want to play golf.
Topgolf
Driving-range entertainment
- Concept
- Climate-controlled hitting bays, microchipped balls, target games
- Pricing
- ~$30–70/bay/hr
- Locations
- 100+ US venues
Pick Topgolf if…
- ✓You want casual target games, not a real round
- ✓You have a mixed group of non-golfers
- ✓You want a big, lively venue
X-Golf
Indoor golf simulator
- Concept
- High-tech indoor simulator bays to play real courses or practice, rented by the hour
- Pricing
- ~$45–70/bay/hr
- Locations
- 130+ US venues
Pick X-Golf if…
- ✓You want to play or practice real golf indoors
- ✓You care about accurate shot data and lessons
- ✓Weather or winter makes outdoor play impossible
Golf News Nation is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any venue listed. Prices and offerings change frequently — verify with each venue before visiting. Last updated 2026-07-17.