Chelsea Piers Simulator

[golfaddiction]

Has anyone used the Chelsea Piers simulator?  Are the rentals clubs good enough that I wouldn't have to bring my own?

[catfell]

golfaddiction,

I've used it once, but I brought my own clubs.  So I can't speak to the quality of what they rent, but if it's like the stuff in the rental bin at the range, the clubs are pretty beat up.

Personally, I didn't think the overall experience was that great.  It was a nice way to spend an hour or two in the winter when I couldn't play, but I think I would have rather spend the same time on the range with the appropriate warm clothes.

The long shots are fine on the simulator, but all the short game shots and putting were very unnatural and left little to be desired.

I suppose as something social to do it could be a lot more fun, but if you're looking to play golf indoors, I might prefer playing on the Wii.

-catfell

[Matthew Brett]

Chelsea Piers in NY?  I wasn't flabbergasted by the simulator either.  The driving range isn't too shabby though.  Before Chelsea Piers, I never went to a range where the balls would come up from under the mat already teed up for you so you never have to bend over or spend the 10 seconds after every shot teeing a ball up with your foot and club.

Even better, you get to hit them out on a pier.