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  • Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

    Hi Guys. I recently moved to sunny Toronto from Australia and am here for 2 years. I love golf and live close to the Annex. I have been looking for ANYWHERE to hit balls nearby - even in a net (I am looking at purchasing a Skytrak or Flightscope to make this more useful). I was wondering whether anyone knows of anywhere?? Thanks!

  • #2
    Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

    Short answer: No.

    Longer answer: Kind of.

    There's a new range at 2255 Keele St; that's by no means downtown, but it's semi-close to the Annex. The other option that's open year round is the docks. They have mostly round golf ball-like things you can hit, but it's not the best option.
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    • #3
      Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

      There are two downtown options for hitting balls.

      There's The Docks which I think is overpriced for crappy worn out balls but it is open year-round and outdoors (heated in winter) but check their times before going. Heck, are those even golf balls?

      The second option is at the UofT Varsity Center by Bloor & Bedford. It's kinda pricey if you're not a UofT student/alumni at $30/hr. It's open over the winter when they put the bubble up. I used to try and go once every couple of weeks during lunch but haven't been in a few seasons. It's odd hours ie walk-in guests are Mon & Wed 7-1pm and Fri 7-2:30pm. Looks like the rates have gone up to $39/hr now but you can get a 5x 1hr pack for $160.
      Last edited by Carlton; Oct 21, 2016, 09:18 AM.

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      • #4
        Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

        There used to be a few virtual golf establishments in downtown years ago. Quick look on google maps shows that they're now permanently closed. Tough business.
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        • #5
          Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

          Thanks guys. I am sort of affiliated with UofT - will see if i can get in there....out of interest, what is the set up like? is there room behind the mats for a Flightscope (think it has to be 8 feet behind golf ball)??? Thanks again

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          • #6
            Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

            I go to The Docks on Cherry St. to hit a couple of buckets. They have recently replaced a lot of their balls so they are nice and shiny new for now. It is expensive on weekends but after work on a weekday and beach volleyball going on in the background in the summer the view is pretty nice! Also the Toronto skyline is very nice. Watched quite a few sunsets from the upper deck driving range level.

            I also recall there being a golf simulator at the Real Sports Bar but I haven't been there in a long while to know if it is still there or not.
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            • #7
              Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

              Originally posted by Cabralicus View Post
              I go to The Docks on Cherry St. to hit a couple of buckets. They have recently replaced a lot of their balls so they are nice and shiny new for now. It is expensive on weekends but after work on a weekday and beach volleyball going on in the background in the summer the view is pretty nice! Also the Toronto skyline is very nice. Watched quite a few sunsets from the upper deck driving range level.

              I also recall there being a golf simulator at the Real Sports Bar but I haven't been there in a long while to know if it is still there or not.
              The one at Real Sports is still there. They have the one and it's upstairs so it's not really something that I think you can just show up with a bag and hit. I think they have it there as an extra feature for group events.
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              • #8
                Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

                Heh. Never tried to just show up with my bag but I'm sure they wouldn't turn me down if it was free.

                I wish Lakeshore Links was still open, especially now that I bitten by the bug and have my own golf gear. I went there for a work event several years ago to celebrate a successful project completion. I had my first semi-private golf lesson there and the guy had a Scottish accent! I was hitting my iron shots straight within a few swing with that guy. Albeit he was working with a blank slate without bad habits.
                WITB - Shredder stand bag in "Buzz Saw Red"

                Driver: Fly-Z set to 10.5°
                Fairway Wood: Fly-Z set to 14.5°
                Hybrids: Fly-Z 2-3H set to 17.5° and 3-4H set to 20.5°
                Irons: Fly-Z 5i-PW
                Wedges: tour trusty 52°/8° 56°/12° 60°/10°
                Putter: Method Core 3i

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                • #9
                  Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

                  Originally posted by stockstocker View Post
                  Thanks guys. I am sort of affiliated with UofT - will see if i can get in there....out of interest, what is the set up like? is there room behind the mats for a Flightscope (think it has to be 8 feet behind golf ball)??? Thanks again
                  Unless they changed the setup in the last two years, there's ample room for you to setup your launch monitor. Heck, I was thinking of picking up an ES14 for my own testing but figured I'd use it a half dozen times then it'll end up collecting dust in the basement.

                  Humm, wonder what you get for a season pass? I'll have to call and find out.

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                  Last edited by Carlton; Oct 21, 2016, 05:46 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

                    That set up looks good. You may be surprised re use of a launch monitor. I find them useful and many now have inbuilt training programs (even the cheapest SC200) so you can get more out of a range session. I confess I am a bit of golf nerd tho so like the numbers etc the higher end ones generate.

                    Thanks again for the input. Going to try the Docks one out this morning

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                    • #11
                      Re: Anywhere to hit balls downtown Toronto???

                      I can report that the Docks balls are not good!! Mostly old range balls with few dimples left. Still, got to hit some balls I guess. Not sure whether a Radar launch monitor would get accurate ball readings there...

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