Kent and Sandy Tarkleson are on the brink of opening Tark's Indoor Golf
Club, a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility that is open year-round.
The new facility, which is located at 60 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs, is an accessible venue for all-season golfing pros and beginners looking to learn the game.
"The biggest obstacle to bring people into the game is time. A typical round can take between four and six hours, plus the commute; but people's schedules are so tight these days, making it difficult to get enough time on the course. Here, you can come in and play for an hour, on your own time. You can even come on your lunch break from work, play two or three holes and then simply save your game and come back to it when you have the time," Kent said.
The facility brings convenience to the game of golf; visitors and members can enjoy the freedom of playing on their own time while enjoying the laid-back, all accommodating venue.
The Tark's atmosphere is very relaxed; every golfer can play at their pace, which makes the sport all the more approachable for new players.
According to Kent, many beginners are apprehensive about learning right out on the course. They worry about their ability to keep up, or potentially slowing down a more advanced game. Learning to play golf in an indoor facility takes that edge off, making it much easier for beginners to fully pay attention to every aspect. And, there's no need to worry about losing balls.
At Tark's, golfers can maximize their swing potential and fine-tune their golf fitness to step up their game. With a choice between five straight-view simulators, one three -dimensional simulator and 48 different courses, golfers can feel and visualize every aspect of their shot. Realistic sound-effects also add to the golfing experience.
The simulators at Tark's are the only simulators endorsed by the Professional Golf Association. Golfers can even play many of the PGA Tour courses, allowing them to see how they match up to the pros. You can watch a professional tournament on television and then come in to Tark's and try the course yourself.
The high-tech simulator system collects and logs data about each shot. That data is then available online for golfers, which can be very helpful for a beginner. When signing up for lessons with Kent, golfers also set up a "locker," which safeguards their personal swing data. After a lesson at the facility, golfers can go home and evaluate their moves online; they can see stats, watch video analysis and 3-D motion analysis to help track their progress.
Tark's also offers golf fitness training, which, according to Kent, is the fastest growing aspect of the game. As a certified golf-fitness instructor and PGA certified golf instructor, Kent screens his students to identify any physical limitations that correlate to their swing faults.
"If a physical limitation is causing a swing fault, you can't physically execute the motion and you can't achieve the desired shot," Kent said.
According to Kent, one common physical limitation is core-weakness.
"Our goal is to teach correct motion, make sure the player can physically execute the shot, match them with appropriate equipment, and then work on the mental aspects of the game (how to think their way around the course)," he said.
Tark's also offers a bar, serving beer and wine. Members and visitors can also enjoy pub-style foods. The facility hosts a pro shop with full service club repair and custom club fittings; you can build custom clubs or fit original brand clubs.
The facility is set up to accommodate family activities as well. Kids can play Wii on one of the simulators while their parents enjoy a round of golf or Reiki. Sandy, who is a certified Reiki practitioner, offers energy healing sessions for members and visitors as well. There is something for every member of the family to enjoy.
"We've created a golf field of dreams, where you can come in and play and learn the game with the latest, state-of-the-art technology. You can just have fun with it," Kent said.
For more information about Tark's Indoor Golf facility or for membership rates, visit their website www.tarksindoorgolf.com
"The biggest obstacle to bring people into the game is time. A typical round can take between four and six hours, plus the commute; but people's schedules are so tight these days, making it difficult to get enough time on the course. Here, you can come in and play for an hour, on your own time. You can even come on your lunch break from work, play two or three holes and then simply save your game and come back to it when you have the time," Kent said.
The facility brings convenience to the game of golf; visitors and members can enjoy the freedom of playing on their own time while enjoying the laid-back, all accommodating venue.
The Tark's atmosphere is very relaxed; every golfer can play at their pace, which makes the sport all the more approachable for new players.
According to Kent, many beginners are apprehensive about learning right out on the course. They worry about their ability to keep up, or potentially slowing down a more advanced game. Learning to play golf in an indoor facility takes that edge off, making it much easier for beginners to fully pay attention to every aspect. And, there's no need to worry about losing balls.
At Tark's, golfers can maximize their swing potential and fine-tune their golf fitness to step up their game. With a choice between five straight-view simulators, one three -dimensional simulator and 48 different courses, golfers can feel and visualize every aspect of their shot. Realistic sound-effects also add to the golfing experience.
The simulators at Tark's are the only simulators endorsed by the Professional Golf Association. Golfers can even play many of the PGA Tour courses, allowing them to see how they match up to the pros. You can watch a professional tournament on television and then come in to Tark's and try the course yourself.
The high-tech simulator system collects and logs data about each shot. That data is then available online for golfers, which can be very helpful for a beginner. When signing up for lessons with Kent, golfers also set up a "locker," which safeguards their personal swing data. After a lesson at the facility, golfers can go home and evaluate their moves online; they can see stats, watch video analysis and 3-D motion analysis to help track their progress.
Tark's also offers golf fitness training, which, according to Kent, is the fastest growing aspect of the game. As a certified golf-fitness instructor and PGA certified golf instructor, Kent screens his students to identify any physical limitations that correlate to their swing faults.
"If a physical limitation is causing a swing fault, you can't physically execute the motion and you can't achieve the desired shot," Kent said.
According to Kent, one common physical limitation is core-weakness.
"Our goal is to teach correct motion, make sure the player can physically execute the shot, match them with appropriate equipment, and then work on the mental aspects of the game (how to think their way around the course)," he said.
Tark's also offers a bar, serving beer and wine. Members and visitors can also enjoy pub-style foods. The facility hosts a pro shop with full service club repair and custom club fittings; you can build custom clubs or fit original brand clubs.
The facility is set up to accommodate family activities as well. Kids can play Wii on one of the simulators while their parents enjoy a round of golf or Reiki. Sandy, who is a certified Reiki practitioner, offers energy healing sessions for members and visitors as well. There is something for every member of the family to enjoy.
"We've created a golf field of dreams, where you can come in and play and learn the game with the latest, state-of-the-art technology. You can just have fun with it," Kent said.
For more information about Tark's Indoor Golf facility or for membership rates, visit their website www.tarksindoorgolf.com
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