We see families come through X-Golf Frisco all the time, and the short answer is that most kids have a great time. They hit real golf balls, watch their shots fly across the screen, and usually get competitive about trying to beat their last one. It combines the feel of a video game with actual physical activity, and families can play together regardless of skill level.
Here’s what you should know before visiting.
Do Kids Actually Enjoy It?
In our experience, yes—often more than parents expect.
What hooks most kids is the instant feedback. They swing, and immediately see their ball flying across the screen. It might curve left, fade right, or sail straight down the fairway. Either way, they see exactly what happened, and that usually makes them want to try again right away.
The environment helps too. There’s no waiting on slow groups ahead of you, no walking between holes in the heat, and no pressure to keep pace with anyone. If your child needs a break, you can grab some food, sit for a few minutes, and come back when they’re ready. The bay is yours for however long you’ve booked it.
Kids who enjoy games, competition, or trying new activities tend to take to it quickly. And because the simulator shows them cause and effect in real time, even missed shots become part of the fun—they can see why it went wrong and try to fix it on the next swing.
What Age Is Right for X-Golf?
Kids as young as four or five can play, though the experience looks different depending on age.
For children in the 4–6 range, the goal should be purely fun. Celebrate when they make contact with the ball. Don’t worry about form or technique. The simulator has a beginner setting that adds extra distance to shots, which means even a gentle swing can send the ball flying on screen. That’s usually enough to keep younger kids entertained and feeling successful.
Kids between 7 and 10 start to notice patterns. They’ll ask why a shot curved or how to hit it farther. At this age, you can introduce basic concepts without it feeling like a lesson—they’re naturally curious about cause and effect, and the simulator gives them immediate answers.
For kids 11 and older, the experience can go deeper. They’re often interested in the data—how fast they swung, how far the ball went, what shape the shot took. Game modes like closest-to-the-pin competitions give them something concrete to work toward, and course play becomes genuinely engaging.
If your five-year-old misses half their swings, that’s completely normal at that age. It doesn’t mean they’re not having fun.
Does My Child Need Golf Experience to Play?
No golf experience is required, and this is one of the main things that keeps families away when it shouldn’t.
We have clubs available for all sizes, including junior clubs sized for smaller hands. The touchscreen walks you through setup, and our staff can help anyone who’s never used a simulator before. There’s also a beginner mode that makes the game more forgiving—shots travel farther and mistakes don’t feel as punishing, so new players can feel successful right from the start.
The simulator tracks shots accurately regardless of how fast or slow someone swings, so your child’s shots register and display just like anyone else’s. They don’t need power or experience to participate—they just need to be willing to try.
If your child has never picked up a golf club before, that’s a fine place to start.
Can the Whole Family Play Together?
Yes, and this is one of the things that makes X-Golf work well for families.
You rent the bay rather than individual spots, so everyone plays together in the same space. The simulator lets you set different difficulty levels for each player, which means your 8-year-old can play on beginner mode while you play on the standard setting. It switches automatically when you rotate turns.
This setup allows a child who hits it 60 yards to have just as much fun as an adult hitting it 200. Everyone’s playing their own game at their own level, but you’re doing it together in the same bay.
You can take breaks whenever you want, let the kids hit extra shots if they’re on a roll, and move at whatever pace works for your family. Nobody’s behind you waiting to play through.
Can Kids Take Lessons at X-Golf?
Yes, we offer professional instruction for players of all ages and skill levels.
What makes lessons here different from a typical driving range is the technology. We can record your child’s swing and sync it with where the ball actually went, so they’re not just hearing feedback—they’re seeing exactly what their swing looks like and understanding why the ball did what it did.
Instructors create custom lesson plans based on your child’s age, current ability, and what they want to work on. Whether they’re brand new to golf or already love the game and want to improve, lessons can meet them where they are.
For kids who get serious about golf, this kind of visual, data-backed feedback tends to speed up improvement in ways that traditional practice can’t match.
Can Kids Have Birthday Parties at X-Golf?
Yes, we host birthday parties and group events at X-Golf Frisco.
It works well for groups because the activity is easy to pick up. Kids don’t need experience to participate, and the mix of competition and gameplay keeps everyone engaged—even the ones who wouldn’t normally gravitate toward sports.
You can reserve bays for your group, and food and drinks are available on site. The space is climate-controlled, so weather isn’t a concern, and the atmosphere stays active without getting chaotic.
If you’re interested in party packages, reach out to X-Golf Frisco directly for availability and details.
Visit X-Golf Frisco Today
The easiest way to know if your kids will enjoy X-Golf is to try it. You don’t need to commit to lessons or purchase anything—just book a bay and spend an hour together.
We have clubs for every size and staff who can help first-timers get started. Weekends tend to fill up, so booking ahead is a good idea. Walk-ins are welcome on slower days.
If your family has fun, you’ll know. And if it turns out not to be your thing, at least you spent an hour trying something new together.
