It’s summertime, and the golfing season is in full swing! We spoke with Gary Samborgna Jr., founder and owner of Go Low Indoor Golf in Paramus for some straight shots on optimizing your game with their state-of-the-art golf simulators. Go Low’s simulation equipment also offers a fun and unique party or special event experience. Read on to learn more.
What are some of the key skills you teach beginner golfers?
We start off working on stance, grip, posture, and positioning. Our main goal is to help the student make solid contact with the ball. Once a player can get the ball airborne, we can work on directing the shot properly. Usually, in one or two lessons, beginners are able to play on a course.
We also review golfing etiquette so new players know where to stand and know the importance of being ready to take your shot to maintain the pace of play. These rules can be overwhelming, so I remind my players to learn the basics, pick up the ball if needed, and have fun.
Do intermediate and advanced golfers come in for lessons?
Absolutely. When a golfer feels that they need to work on a particular area of their game, whether it’s the drive, mid-game, or putting, they will schedule a few lessons with me. They complete a questionnaire, and I watch them hit a few balls so that I can understand their skill level, any injuries they may have, and their golfing “pain points.” Then, we focus on the skills they need to develop.
Golfers can enroll for a single lesson or select a package of 30- or 60-minute sessions. Our website has all of the details.
What advice do you give to golfers who are frustrated with their game?
Golf is a mental game, and even experts get frustrated. I remind them that it’s to their advantage to have a short-term memory! No matter how bad your last shot was, forget it and get past it. You can’t undo the past, and hopefully, your next shot will even things out. Keep looking forward and never look back!
Why is golf so popular these days?
Golf is a sport that all ages can play—for life. My oldest student is 86. Most players wish they had taken it up earlier. You get to enjoy the great outdoors, and it’s beneficial for business networking and relationship-building. It’s low impact, easy on the joints, and injury risk is minimal. We are seeing a dramatic uptick in kids taking up golf rather than contact sports.
How are your lessons different than getting lessons from a pro at a club?
Thanks to the simulator, we can easily replicate any type of shot much more efficiently. When you learn at a club, you need to go to the hole that accommodates the kind of shot you need to work on, so you may need to practice in between other players…and weather is always an issue. Here, I can drop the ball to play in any situation—long game, short game, drive, and so on. We can simulate any golf scenario that is challenging for you and address the issues. And the weather doesn’t matter!
You also have a great space for special events! Tell us more.
We can host all types of events—from indoor golf “outings” to birthday parties, networking events, corporate programs, and holiday gatherings. We’ve even hosted wedding welcome par-“tees” for out-of-town guests and pre-wedding golfing gatherings—a fun way of bringing the wedding party together to work off pre-ceremony jitters!
We can accommodate events for a maximum of 225 people, but smaller parties are welcome too. You can even book just a part of the facility. Tables and chairs are available for rent, and you can order catering and bring your own beverages.
The fun part is that our events are not just for golfers. The simulators offer various golf games that people of any skill level can play, including mini-golf, golf darts, golf skeeball, and more. We also have cornhole boards, shuffleboard, and a ping pong table—our large open space can accommodate almost anything!
Take your game to new heights and check out Go Low Indoor Golf for practice, play, lessons, and un-fore-gettable parties!
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