Where To Golf With Kids In Brooklyn

With all the events packed into a Brooklyn summer, finding a moment of relaxation can be tough. On the one hand, we don’t want to miss an opportunity to make this year’s summer the best ever, but on the other, it would be great to just unwind over a few rounds of golf. At these Brooklyn spots, you can do both!

Head to these Brooklyn golf centers for a fun-filled day hitting the links:

Brooklyn Golf Center
3200 Flatbush Avenue, Marine Park
718-253-6816
Brooklyn Golf Center is a full-service range in NYC. While the 18-hole links are nestled in Jacob Riis Park, the driving range and miniature golf is located right off Flatbush Avenue in Marine Park. Hitting balls in the driving range will run you $9 for a small bucket of 65 balls and $11 for a large bucket of 105 — occasionally you might even find a Groupon deal, too. For kids who want to try their hand at an 18-hole game, start over on the miniature golf links — rates for adults are $8 and for kids under 12, $5. If you realize you’re raising a budding Arnold Palmer, the Brooklyn Golf Center offers lessons, too. Plus, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30pm, they host junior clinics where kids ages 5 to 17 years old can practice the essentials. Clinics are $10 each session and fill up fast — registration can be made by emailing tk-@mr-golf.com.

Dyker Beach Golf Course
86th Street and 7th Avenue, Dyker Heights
718-836-9722
When your kid is ready for a real game of golf, head to Dyker Beach Golf Course for a round of 9- or 18-hole play. Tee times can be scheduled online and resident rates are $7.75 for junior players ($15.75 for the general public) and between $18-40 (depending on the time and length of play) for adults — note that junior players are not offered tee times on the weekends.

City Parks Foundation Junior Golf Center
8850 14th Avenue
718-259-2999
Registration is open for the City Parks Foundation’s free golf lessons for kids. While the beginner lessons are currently full, there are still available sessions for Pee-Wee, Advanced Beginner, and higher. Sessions are held once a week for four weeks in August and take place at at Dyker Beach Golf Club. Space is limited for each session, and if your kid is selected you will be notified by email.

First Annual NYC Parent/Child Par-3 Championship
On Sunday, August 2 at 12pm, the City Parks Foundation will be hosting the first annual NYC Parent/Child Par-3 Championship. The competition is open to parent-child pairs who have a minimum of one year of experience, and will consist of a 12-hole “shoot-off.” The registration fee for the competition is $10 and can be completed on the City Parks Foundation’s website.

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