Vitense Mini Golf
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Vitense Golfland was founded in 1955 by George Vitense, a longstanding PGA professional, past president of the Wisconsin PGA and an inductee of the Madison Sports Hall of Fame. Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.
In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.
Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.
In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.
Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.
If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.
For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.
Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!
Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:
Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.
Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.
An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.
The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!
The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!
If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!
Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.
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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! 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The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. 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You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Although George Vitense died in 1988, his grandson, Joel Weitz, President & PGA Professional of Vitense Golfland and also a past president of the Wisconsin PGA, continues the operation of the business today.</p> <p>In 1955, George Vitense had a vision of developing a multifaceted, affordable, day & night family golf environment, in Madison. In its first few years of operation, George Vitense Golfland already featured a large double deck golf range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a 9 hole par 3 golf course.</p> <p>Today, we have continued our family vision of high quality, affordable, family golf & sports related entertainment. The facility includes a Top 50 Rated Golf Range in America open all year, the first and only lighted golf course in the State of Wisconsin, the #1 rated miniature golf courses in Dane County, the “putting edge” INDOOR Madison Landmark 18 hole miniature golf course, 8 state of the art baseball and softball batting cages, a 24′ five station climbing wall, Jump Shot – the trampoline game, Water Wars – water balloon slingshot fun, “The Rock” – 24′ climbing wall and concessions. All activities are available at night. In September, 2006 we opened our 20,000 square foot building which allows us to offer fun activities year round. In addition to the new 18 hole indoor Madison Landmark miniature golf course, we also offer a full arcade with tickets for prize redemption. You may also drive remote control boats on our “Lake Mendota” and “Lake Monona”. We also offer in-house catering, off premise catering and full food & beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Vitense Catering & Grill. We have a beautiful dining area with 3 sided fireplace, 60″ flatscreen TV and beautiful view of our facility.</p> <p>In addition, Vitense Golfland offers year-round small & large scale event space options as well as a comprehensive catering menu & beverage services. Work with one of our event managers to create your perfect social gathering, work party or large scale event.</p> <p>Through Vitense Golf Academy, we offer high quality year round golf instruction from four PGA professionals (Joel Weitz, Mark Reif, Mike Schnarr, and Bill Furnari) and three additional golf professionals (Dylan Packer, John Dingle and Derek Schnarr). We offer a wide variety of lessons and league opportunities. Lessons with view of full ball flight are available from our academy studio where we can open an overhead door, keep you warm with two 90,000 btu heaters, then close the overhead door and analyze your swing in a comfortable indoor environment. The academy studio also includes a putting green to work on your short game year round.</p> <p>If you are interested in employment opportunities, Vitense Golfland is a fun place to work with great benefits including the awarding of an annual employee education scholarship. For Vitense Catering & Grill employment, please see Jim Schiavo, Vitense Catering & Grill Manager.</p> <p>For further information about Vitense Golfland, please review our additional web pages or contact Joel Weitz.</p> <p>Vitense Golfland – Madison’s Year Round Event & Recreation Destination!</p> <p>Vitense Golfland is open year round, with many exciting activities. Our 20,000 square foot building offers the following:</p> <p>Two privately access controlled community rooms are now available for birthday parties, company meetings/team building/outings and other group outings. Make your reservation now! These rooms may be used individually or combined for larger groups and are equipped with cable, internet and music access.</p> <p>Vitense Catering & Grill features a glassed in display grill and many other items to offer a wide variety food, drink and tasty treats. Get ready for Chocolate Schoppe ice cream, smoothies, slushies, and many tasty beverages. A comfortable seating area is available complete with fireplace, 60″ flatscreenTV and a fantastic view of all activities. Outside of the seating area, is a deck and terrace to relax and enjoy the surroundings.</p> <p>Wireless internet is available for FREE! Relax in the dining area, on the deck or on the terrace and catch up on personal and business matters.</p> <p>An academy studio equipped with latest in digital video technology for Vitense Golf Academy allows us to provide instruction directly from the lobby of the building year round! Our experienced PGA Golf Professional staff is available for game improvement every month of the year! Inside the academy studio is a putting green to allow year round putting practice.</p> <p>The ramp to our lower level of the golf range is covered and protected for the winter. Combined with new 90,000 btu heaters in our covered and heated golf range area already installed, the golf range is now open year round. Stay warm and see full ball flight for every swing every day!</p> <p>The indoor 18 hole “Madison” landmark miniature golf course is like no other and features many unique Madison landmarks and businesses. The centerpiece of the Madison miniature golf course is the Capitol building complete with Lakes Mendota and Monona where remote control boats can be driven around the lakes. This course is interactive, educational and extremely fun! On rainy days, hot days, cold days – it doesn’t matter – you can play miniature golf year round in comfort!</p> <p>If you’re looking for golf equipment, look no further than Nevada Bob’s Golf Shop in our main building. You can be custom fit by our PGA Golf Professional staff for all the leading brands (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Titleist and many more)!</p> <p>Inside the miniature golf course area is a game area with redemption to offer fun and great prizes for all ages.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/madison-wi/report/place/vitense-mini-golf-madison-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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