Golfers and pickleball players soon will be able to take advantage of two new indoor sports facilities in Westchester.
On Sept. 3, Five Iron Golf is due to open its indoor golf and facility at 179 N. Main St. in Port Chester, in a commercial space being created by the construction at 169 N. Main St., of the mixed-use project Tarry Lighthouse. Five Iron Golf will have 10 golf simulators, a bar and a full-service kitchen.
The golf facility will occupy just over 7,700 square feet. It plans to offer league or individual play, golfing lessons, and intends to host private events. The facility is a project of franchise holder Ironwood Ventures.
Joshua Frankel, vice president of franchising at Five Iron Golf said, “We’re thrilled to bring our unique concept to an incredible market that serves both New York and Connecticut, and even more excited to be working with a passionate new operator in Ironwood Ventures that shares our vision. Port Chester is … the kind of vibrant, diverse neighborhood where Five Iron Golf thrives, and we can’t wait to become part of the local fabric.”
John Cornelius, operating partner of Ironwood Ventures said, “Our vision is to create more than just an entertainment venue. We want to build a local gathering place where everyone feels welcome. Five Iron Golf is designed to be a fun, inclusive hub that reflects the energy and spirit of Port Chester. We can’t wait to officially open our doors.”
Five Iron Golf was founded in 2017 in New York City. From its initial location in the Flatiron District, it has expanded to be in 32 locations in 13 U.S. states and five countries.
In January, a new indoor pickleball facility is due to open in the Cappelli Organization’s building at 173 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle. PickleRage at New Rochelle is due to occupy 42,000 square feet of space with up to 14 indoor courts. The facility will be owned and operated by franchisees Brian Snyder and Henry Sztul. The franchising company, PickleRage Franchise LLC, is based in Miami Beach.
“We’re excited to bring PickleRage to New Rochelle and proud to launch the brand’s first club in New York,” said Snyder. “As longtime pickleball enthusiasts, we look forward to creating a space where the local community can play, connect, and grow the game.”
According to Sztul, “New Rochelle has everything we were looking for — location, energy, and community. We’re thrilled to be a part of the city’s growth and help introduce more people to this incredible sport.”
Louis R. Cappelli, CEO of the Cappelli Organization said, “We are thrilled to welcome PickleRage to downtown New Rochelle. This exciting new facility will be a great addition to the tremendous vitality and vibrancy of downtown New Rochelle.”
