Alley Pond Golf Center

I don’t get this place. They spend all this money to design a restaurant/​bar… But fail to put any money into the stalls or new balls.
Same ratty mats as before. Same worn out balls.
Much higher prices…
Please invest in the core business of being a driving range.

Drove an hour to get there, the website says final sale for the night is at 11 so we went, got there at 10:30 and the guy at the front desk tells us I can sell you balls but I can’t rent you a golf club. After telling him that makes no senses he says he can give us a club but only for 15 minutes. When I said yes ok he says no never mind I can’t do that. What a waste of time. Terrible service and messed up rules and information on their website. And to top it off as we are leaving they turn off the lights in the hallway to try and make us leave faster? Never going there again.

Looking for driving ranges in Queens? There’s really only 2 options. You won’t be disappointed with Alley Pond. I come here quite often. The whole place was recently renovated. The clubhouse looks great. Plenty of parking. Plus the bar and grill just opened too! Now there’s a place to hang after getting my golf fix. Haven’t tried it yet, will update when I have.
The staff is very friendly and space is usually available. It does get very busy on the weekends during the summer. The price is quite fair. $ 8 for a small bucket, $ 12 for large. If you plan of coming regularly, get the membership card.
I was disappointed that the renovations did not include better stalls though. They look outdated. I love to golf, and go in the winter too. I felt the overhead heaters here where a little lacking. There is also only one ball dispensing machine. But overall, still a great driving range.

Their grill and bar just opened 4 days ago and lets just say I’m not a burger girl, till today. Fresh Angus meat and delicious fries.
The service here is also vey fast and they actually care about their costumers. Now i have something to do when my husband is playing golf, D
they also have a variety of good beer and wine.

Nice driving range, friendly staff, decent pricing and facilities. There are times when it gets pretty packed but normally you get to play within 30 minutes. Great exercise and a good way to let off some steam. I noticed while passing that they renovated the front/​entrance area — hope that doesn’t mean they raised the prices :(

Great place but they really do need to have more than one ball dispenser. It’s the only thing that keeps me from giving them a 5 star rating.

I come to this one because it is the closest to my place. Owner is friendly and you get a good deal if you get the membership card. You pay $ 240 for $ 300 value.
They were doing renovation but it looks like the center building is done now and it looks decent. It is true that there is not much amenities there but if you want to go to the most convinent location for practice, this is the place. If you are going to the range for amenities and hang out, look elsewhere.
One thing to add is that ball vending machine is only on the left side. I wish they have one on the other side too.

We came here yesterday after visited Spring rock (new Hyde park) a week ago thinking this one would be better as it is closer to manhattan. However, I’d rather drive down few more exits on the LIE to visit Spring rock instead. 1) this one is actually more expensive ($ 12 for 120 balls vs. $ 11 at spring rock), 2) the facility looks old and not well maintained, 3) parking lot is smaller, and 4) not many other amenities at this driving range. Wouldn’t recommend this place.

Okay I know what you are thinking this place is not really a Chelsea piers or something, why give it 5 stars? The place is always crowded and parking can suck. But what other driving range do you know in queens that is open until midnight? Where you can just go hit some balls for $ 12. It is close to my place so I can easily go after work in the evening or morning if I ever wake up in time. Be prepared to. wait for a stall of you go during peak hours. Easy walk from the lirr douglaston train station or the q12 bus.

Never got to hit a ball and I hate the place already. I was with a friend who had never played before so she needed to borrow a couple of clubs. So I chose two from that box of old ugly horrible clubs that had lost their real usefulness years ago. The management told me it was $ 4 each to rent the clubs. Seriously? Even though I have already paid for a large bucket? They said absolutely.
I got a refund for my bucket and I won’t be back.

They’re still doing renovations, but it’s open. There’s only one floor with limited parking. It’s a great place to practice and it’s actually a lot more peaceful than it was a few years back. I’m not an avid golfer, but I like to spend time with my dad here who is a seasoned golfer.

I think they r doing the renovation right now the place has only one floor and parking is limited I wish their parking lot is a bit bigger I think it will look super nice after the renovation

Can’t wait for it to open up from renovations. I’m not an avid golfer, but driving some balls on a Sunday morning is a great way to relax.
Not here nor there in regards to price I have nothing to compare with.

This place is closer to me than Spring Rock in New Hyde Park so I’m a fan. Although they only have one level of range and their facility is bare minimum.
They are close right not (Oct 2014 to Mar 2015) for renovation and is opened all year round. One thing i hope they improve on is their parking space which is very limited.

Drove by there tonight. It’s opposite of a good buffet restaurant.
Driving range is closed Oct 2014 through March 2015, so no winter drives.

As someone who used to golf at least once a week for a solid decade or so, get lessons (and give a few), this practice range has been perfect for me in the past. No frills, just clean stalls and $ 10 for a 120 ball bucket. I haven’t been here in about four years, so I was dismayed to see how disheveled certain areas of the establishment had become. Cracked or chipped ball bins, warped AstroTurf mats, loose rickety ball machines and a non existent clubhouse. They’re closing from October 2014 to May 2015 for a complete overhaul, and the renderings have me excited.
Their mini golf has been neglected for some time, and it’s plainly obvious that there has been no real effort for any type of up keeping, but that can’t be 100% excused by the fact that it’s first and foremost, a practice range.
$ 12 will get you a large bucket though if you’re a senior, or come with a senior, it’s $ 10. The stalls are still clean and more than usable but it’s really not what it used to be. But if you’re looking to improve upon your swing and your form with your woods and irons, you’ll be able to here. The heating system is a godsend during the colder months, but when its winter time, definitely wear a light sweater or warmup jacket.

I’m really not sure how this place could be considered one of the top 100 golf ranges in the U.S. It’s very old and poorly maintained.
The stalls are so narrow that it feels like you could hit the walls and support beams. I actually saw one gentleman do just that with his driver — snapped in half — and he stormed off.
Finally, the place has a prominent urine odor, leading me to believe that this is a common overnight stopover for the homeless.
I really don’t mean to hate. This place just has a very long way to go. I definitely won’t be coming back.

I come here to get a few rounds in when I feel rusty in my game. It’s adequate enough to hit a few balls. Aesthetically speaking, the range could use some work, but no problems anywhere else.
I consider $ 12 for a large bucket an extremely reasonable price. That bucket can last you for more than an hour or two, depending on your pace. They should add a second floor, but this place is great!
I’d recommend, especially since this is the only driving range I know close enough to my area. unless you want to empty your wallets by going to Chelsea.

$ 12 for large buckets. $ 4 club rentals and all you can have fun. Not bad for a few hours of practice. It’s a bit old since I came here w my uncle growing up. Still looks the same to me. Will be back for sure

No, this is not the most well-​maintained golf range/​center in New York.
No, this is not a golf center with the latest, state-​of-​the-​art equipment.
No, this is not the Chelsea Piers Center.
Well, so what? If you really enjoy the sport of golf, and you find yourself in the middle of Douglaston/​Little Neck where else are you going to go for some fun at a driving range or mini-​golf course? Rates are actually quite reasonable and they even have heat lamps for the driving range slots! Not bad eh?
In the worst case scenario, if you really can’t stomach the quality of this golf center, perhaps an all-​you-​can-​eat sushi and seafood buffet across the road (in the form of Mizumi) might make your trek to Alley Pond more memorable.