New York has always been a tough environment for golfers, but simulator technology has made it possible to get top-notch golf lessons in Manhattan, even when the weather is rough. Here is a listing of all the New York City golf centers that offer lessons with teaching pros and simulators. (Did we miss one? Let us know at socialmedia@bridgegolffoundation.org.)
The Bridge Golf Learning Center
The Bridge Golf Learning Center in Harlem has a unique mission: to inspire a love for golf in an inclusive, friendly, caring and accommodating environment that encourages both the growth of the game and an awareness of golf as a powerful medium for good in society. In addition to golf lessons for adults, The Center offers children’s programs in golf and STEM, and all profits go to The Bridge Golf Foundation, an after-school program devoted to improving life outcomes for young men of color through golf, STEM learning, character education and more. The Center features full-time PGA teaching pros, including Michael Sweeney, one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America.
40 West 117th Street
New York, NY 10026
(646) 453-7488
info@bridgegolffoundation.org
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Technology: 3 hitting bays with 3 TrackMan Simulators; K-Vest; SAM PuttLab
Lesson Price: $120 for 50 minutes
Drive 495
This private fitness club in SoHo features three aboutGolf simulators and one TrackMan launch monitor. Non-members can take golf lessons.
495 Broadway, #2
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-9537
driveclubs.com
Technology: 3 hitting bays with aboutGolf simulators and TrackMan launch monitor
Lesson Price: Non-Members, $195 for 1 hour; Members, $175 for 1 hour
Five Iron Golf
In addition to four simulators, Five Iron Golf at 19th St. and 5th Ave. in Manhattan offers ping pong, a lounge area, an unlimited music selection, a bar and food. The website describes it as a place to “take a lesson, work on your game, host your event, or just drink a beer and hang out with friends.”
138 5th Avenue (at 19th), Floor 4
New York, NY 10011
917-388-3081
fiveirongolf.com
Technology: 4 hitting bays with Full Swing S4 simulators
Lesson Price: $140 for 1 hour
Golf & Body NYC
This private club near Herald Square offers golf, fitness, and sports-medicine experts to its members. The club also has a bar and dining. Unlike Drive 495, only members can take lessons.
883 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-2626
golfbodynyc.com
Technology: 7 hitting bays with TrackMan and HD Golf simulators
Lesson Price: $150-250 for 1 hour (members only)
Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers is the biggest and best-known of Manhattan’s golf facilities. It has the island’s only outdoor range and offers golf lessons and classes, as well as two Full Swing simulators.
59 Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011
(212) 336-6400
chelseapiers.com
Technology: 2 hitting bays with Full Swing simulators
Lesson Price: $130-$171 for 1 hour
Golf Manhattan
Golf Manhattan in Midtown has three aboutGolf simulators and a bar. You can play your own music through their Sonos sound system, and you can order in food. For events, they partner with Piccolo Cafe and BrooklynFare for catering.
108 W 39th St. Suite 310
New York, NY 10018
(212) 685-4804
golfmanhattan.com
Technology: 3 hitting bays with aboutGolf simulators
Lesson Price: $150 for 1 hour
Greenside Golf Academy at Trinity Centre
This golf center was founded by teaching pro John Hobbins and is located downtown in the financial district.
115 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
(914) 646-5882
greensidegolfacademy.com
Technology: HD Golf simulators
Lesson Price: Contact for pricing
Premier Indoor Golf
This Manhattan golf studio at 28th St. and 5th Ave. has four simulator bays that can be rented by up to four players at a time. Private lessons are available, and the entire space can be rented for events of up to 50 people.
1 E 28th St., 3rd Floor
New York NY 10016
(646) 657-0174
premierindoorgolf.com
Technology: 4 hitting bays with Foresight Sports GC2+HMT simulators
Lesson Price: $150 for 1 hour