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Golfzon Range by Leadbetter opens in Westbury, New York

Second facility in New York Metro area provides opportunities for practice, game improvement, and golf instruction by Leadbetter-trained professionals

Westbury, NY (April 4, 2024)Golfzon Range by Leadbetter has opened its doors in Westbury, Long Island, N.Y.  This indoor golf training and practice facility, anchored by Golfzon’s most advanced golf simulators, features golf professionals trained by world-renown instructor David Leadbetter.

The new facility – located at 655 Merrick Ave, Westbury, NY 11590 – is under the direction of Rich McDonough, long-time Long Island golf insider, who most recently was head golf professional at Marine Park Golf Course.  

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Players of all abilities are welcomed to learn, practice or refine their games using 18 Golfzon Driving Range (GDR+) simulators, a Puttview interactive slopped putting green, or via private or group instruction from Leadbetter-accredited instructors.  Every detail of the facility has been designed to help golfers of all skill levels learn faster and improve more efficiently, before taking their game to the golf course or to focus on specific skills between rounds.  There are more than 200 courses available on the Golfzon simulators.

Golfzon Range by Leadbetter locations offer a choice of membership tiers combining instruction and unrestricted range time.  The indoor facilities encourage year-round, all-day opportunities for practice.  Other services include private lessons, swing analysis, group classes, tournaments, competition, special programs for juniors, women and seniors, and summer camps.

McDonough’s on-site team includes full-time coach and Certified Leadbetter Instructor James McElhatton; Mario Calmi, 30+ year Leadbetter disciple, and esteemed local coach Bob Posillico, who hangs his hat at Eisenhower Park Golf Course.

“We’ve assembled a seasoned, skilled team to open our second Golfzon Range by Leadbetter and are eager to welcome golfers from Long Island to our new golf training center,” said Benedict Riches, CEO, Golfzon Leadbetter.  “Our first location (in Little Ferry, NJ) has demonstrated how much golfers can improve, especially beginners, and verifies that our methodologies and technologies are making a difference."

Golfzon Range Westbury is offering customers the chance to try the facility risk free by signing up for a complimentary one-week membership.  Golfers who sign up also benefit from an opening special discount of up to 50% off memberships. To redeem this offer, visit www.golfzonrange.com, email westbury@golfzonrange.com, or call 516/388-6210.

The facility’s grand opening event on April 17 will include a personal appearance by PGA Hall of Fame Professional and world renown instructor David Leadbetter.  Additional information may be found on the website at www.golfzonrange.com.

Westbury joins the first Golfzon Range, which has been operating in Little Ferry, N.J. since 2022.

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About Golfzon:
South Korea-based Golfzon has produced the most advanced golf simulators for 20+ years. Industry-leading technology, including 360 patents, delivers the most realistic indoor golf experience available anywhere, securing Golfzon’s global leadership position. With a mission to make golf more fun and accessible to everyone Golfzon has a presence in 63 countries with over 11,000 commercial sites around the world playing more than 90 million rounds

In North America Golfzon simulators have been named “Best Golf Simulator” by Golf Digest and cited in Golf Inc. Magazine’s as the “Most Innovative and Exciting New Tech.” Golfzon has partnered with the world’s largest golf management company, Troon, to introduce Golfzon Social entertainment venues and collaborated with renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter on Golfzon Leadbetter Academies and Golfzon Range by Leadbetter freestanding facilities. Golfzon also hosts two professional virtual golf tournaments (GTOUR and WGTOUR) that have awarded over $10 million in total prize money. For more, visit www.golfzongolf.com

About Golfzon Range by Leadbetter:
Golfzon Range by Leadbetter is a brand-new concept in indoor training offering a blend of self-learning, live instruction, and unrestricted range time for golfers of all levels. By blending Golfzon’s advanced simulator technology and Leadbetter’s world-renowned golf instruction, Golfzon Range is designed to give current golfers the tools they need to improve as well as a welcome environment for new golfers to learn golf faster. There are currently two facilities: Little Ferry, N.J., close to Manhattan, and opening in March 2024 in Westbury, N.Y. For more information about Golfzon Range, visit www.golfzonrange.com.

About David Leadbetter:
David Leadbetter is regarded by many as the world’s premier golf instructor. He is the 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, a PGA Hall of Fame Professional, golf entrepreneur and inventor. His clientele includes 26 major champions, 7 world number ones and many more of the world’s very best and most famous golfers. He is also the author of eight golf instruction books making him the world’s top author of golf instruction books with more than 2.5 million copies sold. Leadbetter continues to mentor and teach many Tour players and recently launched the revolutionary swing aid the Straight Away. 

Media Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations
908/963-6013
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com


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