What Are The Best Indoor Golf Simulators in NYC? We Went Searching For Them

I've been living in New York for the last three and a half years, and in so many ways my life has gotten better. Better matcha lattes. I've gotten exponentially better at throwing together outfits. My friend group has never been more diverse. Every facet of my life has improved...except my golf game.

Whoever said that golf is like riding a bike is a liar! Because truly, your game is a skill that must be honed constantly. And as you can imagine, practices are few and far between especially in the winter when it's too cold to do anything at all. And even when summer comes, I'm really only playing golf unless I leave New York.

So this year, I made a vow to myself and my club that I would find a space to whip my game back into shape. City golfers have had to get creative when it comes to experiencing golf when space is so limited. And as a result, indoor golf has boomed over the past five years or so.

Golf simulators are the 2020s version of fro-yo in the 2010s—they are everywhere you look, even in the places you wouldn't think to.

I'm on the hunt for the best golf sims/indoor golf spots in and around New York City that give me the tech that I need, while also doing a little something extra in providing another cool spot to hang out and meet others who are embarking on their own golf journeys.

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Watch Episode 1: Birdies & Lattes

Not only does this place have one of the best strawberry matchas I've ever consumed, the people are cool AF, but for my sickos, the golf tech is also A1. This is Birdies and Lattes in Edison New Jersey.

Every inch of the space is heavily curated to be a shared community hangout. As soon as you walk in you're met with cafe area, where you can order coffee or matcha and there's even a display case of gorgeous little sweet treats that are oh so enticing.

There are upholstered chairs and couches for your comfort, complimented by soft and moody lighting and the Spotify playlist of your dreams echoing over the sound system.

The vibe means a lot at B&L. The team also owns a day spa not too far away, so curating a specific feeling of escapism and relaxation is something they are well-versed in.

That's the other thing about this spot, the hospitality was insane! Everyone was beyond friendly and I immediately picked up on the regulars who just love to come and kick it. No one felt "too golfy" or too serious, it was a collective of really down to earth folks who also crave a sense of belonging—something New Yorkers can all relate to.

My search for the best golf simulator continues...where will I head next?

Episode 2: Five Iron Upper East Side

For the second stop in this on-going journey, I went uptown to the charming, yet luxurious Upper East Side to visit a staple in NYC golf culture—Five Iron.

For a deeper dive into the experience, read here.

Episode 3: X-Golf Brooklyn

We kept it local to my borough for this one! Located just off the water in Williamsburg is the super cool X-Golf Brooklyn. It's the elevated cousin to your favorite sports bar, served with a side of simulator golf.

High-quality tech, with specialty craft cocktails and a delicious cookie skillet on the menu makes this spot hard to beat!

Read more about X-Golf Brooklyn here!

Episode 4: Loftlinks Golf

A quiet nook for the golf purist—this is Loftlinks in the Upper East Side.

Read more about it here.

Watch Episode 5 of Sim Seeking Now:

This week I stopped by Konnectgolf in Midtown! This quiet oasis for the more seasoned golfer offers that country club feel in the heart of NYC's busiest area. Check it out:

Read more about my trip to Konnectgolf here.

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