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Indoor Golf Simulator Opens In Morristown

The new facility focuses on both the physical and mental aspects of the game.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — While it's not quite golf weather, enthusiasts and newcomers alike can still work to chip away at their stroke count in a new Morristown facility.

Morristown Indoor Golf Club, located at 48 Bank Street, is set for its grand opening on Jan. 29. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. that day to welcome Morristown’s newest business.

The establishment has indoor golf simulators in which a player hits a golf ball into a screen, and the display shows an incredibly accurate depiction of what would happen on the links in real life. The simulator emulates weather, terrain, and more real-life factors one would run into on a golf course.

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Owned by Morris County’s own Jimmy Vukanovich, the Morristown Golf Club is the business's third location, followed by Millburn and Montclair.

The Morristown establishment offers lessons and instruction by Christoff Els, a pro golfer with the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) who has more than 12,000 hours of teaching experience.

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ā€œChristoff’s teaching philosophy is grounded in a deep understanding that every golfer is unique,ā€ a statement read. ā€œHe enjoys working with players of all skill levels, especially those who are passionate about the game and open to change. By ensuring that his students fully understand what they are working on and why, he empowers them to grasp the how with greater ease and confidence.ā€

The facility also focuses on the mental side of the game, offering sessions with Dr. Michael Klein, a clinical psychologist who founded Kharakter Sport Psychology.

ā€œDoc's coaching philosophy is built around three core pillars of golf performance: mental skills, golf knowledge, and identity (including confidence),ā€ his bio reads. ā€œBy working closely with athletes to evaluate their current performance goals, Doc crafts custom plans designed to foster consistency, boost confidence, build mental resilience, and enhance performance under pressure.ā€

Those interested can pick from a variety of membership deals where they can book lessons and sessions. Non-members are also offered tee times daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the Morristown Indoor Golf Club’s website to book sessions and learn more about what the facility offers.

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