{"id":308760,"date":"2026-07-29T15:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/308760\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:51:08","slug":"hole-in-one-queens-gazette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/308760\/","title":{"rendered":"Hole In One – Queens Gazette"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., New York State Sen\u00adator Toby Ann Stavisky, Council Member Vickie Paladino, CEO of Knox Golf Academy Susan Fei Ren and community members to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Alley Pond Golf Center in Queens. A neighborhood staple for many years, the facility has undergone a complete transformation under new operator Knox Golf Academy Inc., which has com\u00admitted nearly $10 million in capital investments as part of its license agreement with Parks. Story<\/p>\n

NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shima\u00admura joined Queens Borough President Dono\u00advan Richards Jr., New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Council Member Vickie Pal\u00adadino, CEO of Knox Golf Academy Susan Fei Ren and community members to cut the rib\u00adbon on the newly renovated Alley Pond Golf Center in Queens. A neighborhood staple for many years, the facility has undergone a com\u00adplete transformation under new operator Knox Golf Academy Inc., which has committed nearly $10 million in capital investments as part of its license agreement with Parks.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlley Pond Golf Center has been a home away from home for generations of Queens golfers, and today we are proud to reopen it as a modern, dynamic destination for the whole community,\u201d said NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura. \u201cThanks to the investment and vision of Knox Golf Academy, this beloved facility now offers state-of-the-art technology alongside the same neighborhood charm New Yorkers have always loved. Whether you\u2019re a first-timer or a seasoned player, Alley Pond Golf Center has something for everyone, and we can\u2019t wait to see the community tee off in this reimagined space.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Attendees celebrated the complete transformation of the newly renovated Alley Pond Golf Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Alley Pond Golf Center has long been an integral part of every Queens golfer\u2019s routine \u2014 the sole facility in the borough where players can do everything from dialing in their driver to straightening out their short game,\u201d said Queens Borough President Dono\u00advan Richards Jr. \u201cWith this nearly $10 million renovation, complete with new technology and amenities, there is no better place for be\u00adginners or scratch golfers to comfortably get some swings in. Thank you to NYC Parks and to our newest neighbor, Knox Golf Academy, for your investment in furthering Queens\u2019 rep\u00adutation as a hub of sports and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am happy to join my colleagues and community residents for the ribbon-cutting of the newly transformed Alley Pond Golf Cen\u00adter. These upgrades create a modern, welcom\u00ading destination where golfers of all ages and skill levels can learn, practice, and enjoy the game in a state-of-the-art facility. I thank Knox Golf Academy for its investment in this community treasure, ensuring Alley Pond Golf Center will serve residents for years to come,\u201d said New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to attend the grand opening of the new and improved Alley Pond Golf Center, which is ready to welcome golf enthu\u00adsiasts to eastern Queens,\u201d said Assemblyman Ed Braunstein. \u201cI thank NYC Parks and Knox Golf Academy for their work and collabora\u00adtion to transform this popular recreation cen\u00adter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to celebrate the ribbon cut\u00adting of the newly renovated Alley Pond Golf Center, a nearly $10 million investment that modernizes one of Northeast Queens\u2019 most beloved recreational destinations,\u201d said Dis\u00adtrict 19 Councilwoman Vickie Paladino. \u201cWith upgraded driving range bays, new turf, state-of-the-art technology, simulator rooms, and improved amenities, these enhancements will make the game more accessible and enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels while ensuring the facility continues to serve families and resi\u00addents for years to come. Congratulations to NYC Parks and everyone whose hard work made this project possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project represents much more than a golf renovation,\u201d said Fei Ren, Founder and CEO of Knox Golf Academy. \u201cIt reflects our belief that golf should be welcoming and ac\u00adcessible to everyone. We are honored to part\u00adner with NYC Parks to preserve this historic facility while creating new opportunities for families, young people, and future generations to enjoy the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor decades, Alley Pond Golf Center has been the place where countless New Yorkers have swung a golf club for the very first time,\u201d said Will Fang, Director of Operations at Alley Pond Golf Center and COO of Knox Golf Academy. \u201cThis transformation isn\u2019t just about renovating our facilities; it\u2019s about hon\u00adoring and preserving a beloved community tradition. Through our partnership with NYC Parks, we are ensuring that this historic space remains a welcoming destination, ready to in\u00adspire the next generation of golfers to fall in love with the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

The multi-phase project has already deliv\u00adered new turf, upgraded driving range bays, renovated simulator rooms, and updated rest\u00adrooms and restaurant\/bar space, with mini golf and an upgraded putting area, parking lot, landscaping, and terrace still to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., New York State Sen\u00adator Toby Ann…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":308761,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[9,24,63,122,124,123],"class_list":["post-308760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308760"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308760\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=308760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=308760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}