Is year-round indoor golf coming to the Kalamazoo area?
Yes. As of November 2026, The Golf Lounge is a family-owned indoor golf simulator club planned for Richland, Michigan, with an advertised opening in 2027. The club is now accepting founding members. Its site describes TrackMan simulator bays, memberships, leagues and events, and 24/7 member access once it opens. Details can change, so check thegolflounges.com for the latest.
By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® | Veenstra Team brokered by eXp Realty | November 14, 2026
Michigan's golf season is short, and that's something I hear from locals and from people moving here, especially if being close to the game is part of why they're looking around Gull Lake or Richland. This winter, a family-owned indoor club called The Golf Lounge is selling founding memberships for a facility it plans to open in Richland in 2027.
This is a community spotlight, not a paid partnership or an endorsement. Everything below is as of November 2026, drawn from The Golf Lounge's own website, and it can change. For current membership details, events and opening plans, go to thegolflounges.com.
What's coming to Richland in 2027
The Golf Lounge's own pitch is straightforward: "The Place to Be a Golfer. Practice with purpose. Compete with friends. Stay connected to the game all year long." The family behind it — Zach Klipsch, founder and CEO; Trysten Klipsch, general manager; and Tesi Klipsch, marketing director — say they wanted a year-round place to practice, compete and spend time around the game, "serious about golf without taking itself too seriously."
As of November 2026, the club is not open yet. Its homepage says "Opening 2027," and the booking page currently reads, "Nothing to book right now."
Golfers play a virtual course on a TrackMan simulator, the technology The Golf Lounge plans to use in Richland. Photo: The Golf Lounge.
The club lists its location as Richland, Michigan (49083), "right in the middle of Richland," with parking and an easy drive for golfers from Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and the rest of the area. It has not published a street address on its site, so I won't guess at one. If a precise pin matters for your commute or your house hunt, check their site as opening day gets closer.
Richland sits just northeast of Kalamazoo, along the M-89 corridor, next to Gull Lake and Ross Township. For a lot of buyers, that pocket is already about being close to the lake, the village and a more small-town pace, with Kalamazoo still an easy drive. A year-round indoor golf option, once it's open, is one more thing that can make winter in this part of the county feel a little easier. If you're comparing areas, I also wrote about choosing a Kalamazoo suburb and about living in Kalamazoo more broadly.
According to the club's site, every bay will be powered by TrackMan, the simulator system used for practice, shot data and playing courses indoors. They're planning 24/7 member access, with a booking process that sends a door code and a TrackMan bay code. They also describe leagues, tournaments and social events, and they're accepting a limited number of founding members before opening. Founding members, the site says, receive early access, a spot on the Founders' Leaderboard, priority registration and a chance to help shape the club.
The site lists more than one membership option, including seasonal and year-round choices, and it also mentions non-member play. I'm not going to quote prices or tier details here, because those pages don't all match and the club itself says some membership details are still being finalized. If you're interested, use their founding membership registry and membership page for current terms.
If year-round golf is part of how you want to live
You don't have to wait until a club opens to think about where you want to live. If you're relocating, or you're a local golfer wondering whether Richland, the Gull Lake area or another nearby community fits the way you actually spend your time, that's a conversation I'm happy to have while you're still deciding. A lot of people wait to call until they've already picked a neighborhood. You don't have to. We can sort through the options first.
Your 3-step plan
Start with a quick call. Tell me whether you're exploring Richland, Gull Lake and the surrounding area, or just trying to figure out which Greater Kalamazoo communities fit the way you like to live. Call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Compare the places that actually fit. I'll help you weigh commute, budget, schools and winter lifestyle — not just what a house looks like in July — so you're choosing a community on purpose.
Tour homes when you're ready. We'll look at houses that match your timing and make a clear plan from there.
If a year-round place to play is on your list, or you're just starting to think about a move to the Richland and Gull Lake area, I'd be glad to talk it through with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golf Lounge in Richland, MI?
The Golf Lounge is a family-owned indoor golf simulator club planned for Richland, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. As of November 2026, its website describes TrackMan simulator bays, memberships, leagues and events, and 24/7 member access once it opens. Learn more at thegolflounges.com.
When does The Golf Lounge open?
The club's homepage, as of November 2026, says "Opening 2027." Its booking page currently shows nothing to book, and it is accepting founding members before opening day. Check thegolflounges.com for updated opening plans.
Where is The Golf Lounge located?
The Golf Lounge lists its location as Richland, Michigan (49083), "right in the middle of Richland," and says it's an easy drive from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. As of November 2026, the club has not published a street address on its own site.
What is a founding membership at The Golf Lounge?
As of November 2026, The Golf Lounge is accepting a limited number of founding members before it opens. The site says founding members receive early access, a spot on the Founders' Leaderboard, priority registration and a chance to help shape the club. Current terms are on its membership page.
What simulator does The Golf Lounge use?
The Golf Lounge's site says every bay will be powered by TrackMan, which it describes as the technology used for practice, detailed shot analysis and playing courses indoors.
Do you have to be a member to play at The Golf Lounge?
The club's site describes several membership options and also mentions non-member play. Some membership details are still being finalized, and the facility is not open yet, so the best source for current options is thegolflounges.com.
Which Kalamazoo-area communities are close to Richland?
Richland sits just northeast of Kalamazoo, along M-89, next to Gull Lake and Ross Township, with an easy drive from much of Greater Kalamazoo and from Battle Creek. If you're deciding whether that pocket fits your life, I can help you compare it with other local communities. Call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
About Jason Veenstra
Jason Veenstra is a REALTOR® with the Veenstra Team, brokered by eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Licensed since approximately 2010, Jason brings extensive local market experience and a family real estate tradition dating to the 1980s. He helps clients navigate existing-home purchases and sales, relocation, and new construction.
Reach Jason and the Veenstra Team: call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
