The Golfer

While Manhattan is far from being considered the golf capital of the world, there are ample opportunities to hit the driving range or play 18 holes within a few miles of Manhattan. Here are some suggestions:

The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers offers features simulator play, a golf academy, plans golf getaways and parties, offers junior golf programs, and has a decent driving range that gives you the feeling you're driving balls into the Hudson River. It's conveniently located at Pier 59 (West 18th Street) and the Hudson River. While in Manhattan, a great place to shop for your drivers, irons, accessories and apparel is at the New York Golf Center, located close to Macy's at 131 West 35th Street, between Broadway and Seventh Avenue.

A bit farther afield and just east of mid-Manhattan, you'll find the Randall's Island Golf Center, with an 80-station driving range, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, and a 9-station batting cage.

Or you might choose to head further afield. Check out Golf NYC which operates courses in Queens & the Bronx. Including courses a pitch and putt course to practice your short game in Flushing Meadows and Van Cortlandt park in the Bronx, which is America's oldest public course.

Five New York City golf courses operated by American Golf in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. All can be booked directly through NYCTeeTimes.