Hello Hanguk

  Last winter, I walked past a basement storefront in Seoul at 11 PM and noticed a group of friends laughing inside, swinging golf clubs in what looked like a small room with a giant screen. No grass, no cold wind—just them, a projector, and what seemed like a full golf course somehow compressed into a space smaller than my studio apartment. That was my introduction to screen golf, or what Koreans call "스크린골프" (screen golf-peu). It's indoor golf simulation played year-round, often late into the night, and it's become one of the most popular social activities in Korea. If you've ever been curious about trying golf but felt intimidated by the cost, the dress codes, or the six-hour time commitment, screen golf might be exactly what you're looking for. This guide walks through how screen golf actually works, what to expect on your first visit, and why this particular version of the sport has taken root in Korea in a way that feels almost cultural....