Our Junior Golf Center Annex in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens offers free instruction and use of equipment for beginners and select intermediate golfers. Participants have access to a driving range, practice green, video swing analysis and an 18 hole Par-3 course. Sessions are held once a week for 7 weeks in Spring, Summer and Fall.
Because of COVID-19, City Parks Foundation is taking precautionary measures in all of our programs.
Due to COVID-19, all Junior Golf Center Annex classes in Flushing have been cancelled for this year. We encourage everyone to visit the CPF Play Anywhere page for instructional golf videos and practice tips from our coaches for all ages and ability levels.
Please email sports@cityparksfoundation.org for any assistance.
Ages 7 – 17
May – October
Free
City Parks Foundation has launched a pilot program with the First Tee of Metropolitan NY that will introduce its “PLAYer” curriculum to all beginners. The First Tee is a nationwide youth development organization impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Advancement through The First Tee PLAYer program requires commitment to attendance, as well as completing practice requirements and life skills & golf knowledge assessments.
PLAYer 3 (Ages 7 & 8) New Participants
Introduces 9 core values focusing on respect, courtesy & responsibility. Requires 3 hours of additional practice for each session.
PLAYer 6 (Ages 7 & 8) Returning Participants
Reinforces core values above and focuses on honesty, sportsmanship & confidence. Requires 6 hours of practice for each session.
PLAYer 9 (Ages 9 & Up) New or Returning Participants
Reinforces the core values in PLAYER 3 & 6 and introduces judgement, perseverance & integrity. Requires 9 hours of additional practice for each session.
For more information, contact sports@cityparksfoundation.org or call (718) 760-6999.
The Junior Golf Center Annex is located at the Flushing Meadows Park Pitch and Putt on Meridian Road in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, near the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a short walk from the #7 Willets Point/Citifield subway station. View directions here.
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Generous private support is provided by the American Seniors Golf Association. Public support is provided by the New York City Council and in partnership with NYC Parks and the First Tee of Metropolitan NY.
