By Heidi Sutton
In perfect timing with the upcoming Ryder Cup, Golf Lounge 18 LLC has officially opened their newest indoor golf location at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Located across from Dick’s Sporting Goods next to the Cheesecake Factory, the 9,300 square foot facility features 11 state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators for an emersive guest experience.
Guests can book a tee time and then choose from over 450 golf courses worldwide to play a virtual round of golf or compete with friends. Swing in for golf leagues, tournaments and group or private instruction utilizing the most accurate swing data to improve your golf game.
The front entrance to Golf Lounge 18 in Lake Grove
Golf Lounge 18 also features a full bar and restaurant, offering sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and tacos along with all day breakfast options and is available for hosting parties, events, fundraisers.
“The Smith Haven Mall is such a vibrant destination to work and play. The community is the perfect environment for our newest venture. We are thrilled to continue our momentum as one of the top innovators in golf-related leisure businesses,” said CEO Ajit Padda.
This is the 9th location for the Connecticut-based franchise and the first one on Long Island. Other locations include Canton, Danbury, Orange, South Windsor and Fairfield in Connecticut; Braintree and Peabody in Massachusetts; and White Plains in the Westchester Mall.
A grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. with live music, contests and prizes including tickets to the Ryder Cup in Bethpage.
The facility will also host a watch party from Sept. 26 to 28 for the Ryder Cup with tournaments, contests, and giveaways.
Located at 619 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Golf Lounge 18 is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-366-8156 or visit www.golflounge18.com.