MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
A pair of brothers are bringing a way to play golf year-round. Dylan and Drew Mueller are the owners of The Swing Easy, a new indoor golf simulator lounge that aims to bring the experience of year-round golf to the community, regardless of weather or skill level.
“We’d been to a few of these places in bigger cities,” Dylan Mueller said. “There just wasn’t anything like it around here. We thought it’d be fun to have something people could enjoy all year round.”
They are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday hours haven’t been finalized. The Swing Easy is located at 1616 East Eleventh here in Hutchinson.
Using high-tech golf simulators, players can tee off at more than 1,500 digital replicas of real-world courses — from Augusta National to TPC Louisiana. The system captures swing speed, ball trajectory, club path, and more, giving instant feedback to players of all levels.
“You don’t need to be a pro to have fun here,” Dylan said. “Even if you’ve never played before, the simulator gives you feedback so you can see what you're doing and improve.”
While the technology is sophisticated, the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming to all ages. Players can adjust game settings to suit kids or beginners — even turning championship-level courses into easier par-3 layouts.
“You can come in with your kids, change the realism, and just have a great time,” Dylan said. “It’s about making golf more accessible.”
Putting is available but optional, as Dylan admits the short game can be tricky to translate indoors due to depth perception. “You can putt in the simulator — it works great — but it’s definitely the hardest part for people to wrap their heads around.”
The idea for Swing Easy took shape after a friend worked at a similar business in Kansas City and praised the concept. Seeing its potential for Hutch, the brothers took the plunge and opened up shop.
With plans to launch leagues in the fall and winter, Bueller hopes to build a steady year-round clientele — especially during the colder months when hitting the actual green isn’t an option.
“It’s a great way to stay out of the heat or the cold and still play a full 18 holes,” he said. “And it’s just a good time.”
For more information or to reserve a bay, visitors can stop by the facility during business hours.