Golf In Manhattan, New York
No matter how you wish to enjoy your day you can pretty much find a way to do it in Manhattan – unless you want to chase golf balls around a golf course.
Then again you won’t find the likes of Times Square, Central Park, Lincoln Center, dozens of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, hundreds of museums, galleries, landmarks and a selection of restaurants and shops than can be found in New York, New York anywhere else in the world. That doesn’t mean there’s no recognition of Golf in Manhattan. New York City has it all! Golf stores such as the NY Golf Center, Pitch & Putt, driving ranges and over 16 public golf courses in all Five Boroughs.
The latest edition to the Manhattan golf scene in 2010, is Golf Manhattan, which offers NYC golfers a year round alternative to play or practice golf conveniently located in the Gramercy Park / Flatiron area of Manhattan. Golf is played on PGA Tour Simulators using real clubs and balls -- bring your clubs or use our demo clubs free.
PLAY golf with real clubs & balls (we provide or bring your own) ; PRACTICE while we collect ball speed, launch angle & spin data; RELAX with use of our Jacuzzi, sauna locker service; LEARN from a PGA Golf Professional; SOCIALIZE in our golf lounge with a 46 inch HD-TV
PGA TOUR Simulators are truly amazing! While golf simulators have been around for nearly 25 years, leading edge technology is finally available with respect to both ball-flight rendering and graphics. Golf Lessons available with PGA golf professional Matt Berman. For more information and hours of operation, call (212)685-4804.
Golfing greats Bobby Jones (1921 and 1930) and Ben Hogan (1953) were honored with ticker-tape parades down the Canyon of Heroes, after their British Open triumphs.
And while you won’t be able to stroll down a fairway but you can work on your swing, grab a lesson, practice your putting or even play a simulated full swing round at anyone of more than 50 of the greatest golf courses in the world at Chelsea Piers. And, you can rent clubs if you don’t have your own.
Located right on the Hudson River (the entrance is at 23d St). Chelsea Piers also features a full service pro shop, restaurants, and dozens of other golf and non-golf diversions from ice skating to bowling.
While not part of Manhattan, you can also work on your game at the Randalls Island Practice Center.
There is a pro shop, lessons and club rentals are available.
And remember, you’re in New York you can just hop on the subway and Van Cortlandt Golf Course or Mosholu Golf Course are less than a half-hour away.
Current Golfing Rates For Golf In New York City
Indicated below are the current rates at the NYC municipal courses - although some courses do offer specials through their website and other coupon offers. Rates are for NYC residents with valid NYC Resident Golfer's Permits. Additional non-resident fees of $8.00 for p.m. 18-holes and $6.00 on twilight apply for all others.
| Monday-Friday | ||
| Early Morning (9 Holes) | $ 18.00 | |
| 18 Holes (before 12:00 p.m.) | $ 36.00 | |
| 18 Holes (at or after 12:00 p.m.) | $ 31.00 | |
| Twilight | $ 18.00 | |
| Seniors (62 years old and over) Permits on weekdays only |
$ 18.25 | |
| Juniors (16 years old and under) Permits on weekdays only |
$ 7.25 | |
| Saturday & Sunday, Holidays | ||
| Early Morning (9 Holes) | $ 19.25 | |
| 18 Holes (before 12:00 p.m.) | $ 44.00 | |
| Twilight | $ 19.25 | |
| OTHER CHARGES | ||
| Reservation Fee | $ 4.00 | |
| Full Power Cart (2 riders) | $ 36.00 | |
| Hand/pull cart rental | $ 4.75 | |
| Locker rental (season) | $ 45.00 | |
| Parking | $ 3.00 | |
| Monday-Friday | ||
| Early Morning (9 Holes) | $ 18.00 | |
| 18 Holes (before 12:00 p.m.) | $ 36.00 | |
| 18 Holes (at or after 12:00 p.m.) | $ 31.00 | |
| Twilight | $ 18.00 | |
| Seniors (62 years old and over) Permits on weekdays only |
$ 18.25 | |
| Juniors (16 years old and under) Permits on weekdays only |
$ 7.25 | |
| Saturday & Sunday, Holidays | ||
| Early Morning (9 Holes) | $ 19.25 | |
| 18 Holes (before 12:00 p.m.) | $ 44.00 | |
| Twilight | $ 19.25 | |
| OTHER CHARGES | ||
| Reservation Fee | $ 4.00 | |
| Full Power Cart (2 riders) | $ 36.00 | |
| Hand/pull cart rental | $ 4.75 | |
| Locker rental (season) | $ 45.00 | |
| Parking | $ 3.00 | |
Rates are subject to change without notice. Please call the course for current rates or if rates are not listed.
POLICIES
The following policies are in place at all courses operated by American Golf in New York City.
Rain Check Policy
SGA and PGA guidelines are used.
Lightning in the area will close the course. Heavy rain or casual water forming on the greens will cause a 30-minute delay in play. If course management deems the course unplayable, rain checks will be issued as follows:
- 4 holes or less completed Full credit
- 5 - 12 holes completed 9 hole credit
- 13 or more holes completed No credit
Light rain will not close the course. You may cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance and receive a rain check for greens fee only. No rain checks will be issued for no-shows, or groups showing up with less than their reserved # of players.
Guaranteed Tee Time Cancellation Policy
(Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays)
All advance tee times must be made through the central reservation office and secured with a credit card number. There will be no charge to the credit card for all cancellations made up to 24 hours before the reserved tee time. No-shows and short-shows will be charged green/cart fee and reservation fee.
Tee Time Honor Policy
If a reserved time is not honored by American Golf within a 30 minute grace period, American Golf will forfeit the reservation fee. This policy excludes delays made through frost, fog, inclement weather, or other natural causes beyond the control of American Golf.
Reservation Fee Refund Policy
Reservation fees will be refunded only according to the Tee Time Honor Policy outlined above.