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Manchester Family Golf Center
2156 Route 37 West
Manchester, NJ 08759
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MFGC - Fun for the Whole Family!
FEBRUARY HOURS: 11 AM to 6 PM Monday - Sunday
Outdoor Golf Practice Area/Driving Range
72 stations with 9 heated booths for off-season play!
Indoor Golf Studio with NEW State-of-the-Art Simulator
Great for practice, play, club fitting, lessons, and more in our comfortable studio, with TV screens. Play one of 15 virtual, world-famous courses. Indoor leagues available.
18-Hole Championship Mini Golf Course
Great venue for golfers of all ages & abilities. NEW greens and landscaping!
Golf Instruction
Lessons offered for golfers of all ages and abilities by Ed Walls, PGA Professional, Head Golf Pro at Toms River Country Club and Brendan White, Assistant Golf Professional
Private Parties, Corporate Events, Private Clinics, Fundraisers and more!
Call 732-657-3227 for details and to customize your special event! Reserve your dates early!
Full-service Golf Shop and Club Repair
Visit either of our 2 fully stocked golf shops for all of your product needs - name brand golf equipment, golf clubs, golf apparel and more! Located at MFGC in Manchester and at the Toms River CC in Toms River. Special orders accepted. Club regripping done on premises.
Hours Of Operation - January
11AM to 6 PM ~ Monday - Sunday
The Manchester Family Golf Center (MFGC)
is a family-oriented, full-service golf facility that provides golfers of all abilities a great environment in which to practice the game, receive professional instruction, or enjoy a competitive round of mini-golf on our NEW golf greens. We have over 70 hitting bays, including 9 climate-controlled booths for year-round practice. If you'd rather not fight the elements or want a unique virtual experience on some of the world's most famous courses, try our NEW, state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator! The Practice Facility tab has all the details.
Our golf staff is lead by an 18-year teaching and golf management veteran, Ed Walls, a PGA pro and the current Head Professional at Toms River Country Club.
Ed specializes in customized training and instruction programs for golfers of all abilties -- from beginners to advanced, juniors to seniors, and for women and men. Together with Assistant Golf Professional Brendan White, we offer the most comprehensive and versatile instructional programs in Southern New Jersey. Click on the Instruction tab to get more information on lessons and our upcoming golf schools and clinics. Also see the Golf Shop & Services tab for a list of the equipment, golf products, and club repair services we offer in our stocked pro shop.
Not to be missed
visit our newly renovated and beautifully landscaped championship 18-hole miniature golf course, which is both fun and challenging for the entire family. For the serious golfer needing to hone his or her putting skills, or for a day or night out with family or friends, this course is worth the trip! See the Mini Golf link for more details!
The MFGC Events tab has information on many monthly or weekly promotions that we will be holding in the coming months.
We hope you will make it a habit to join us often for these fun, family events. Don't forget that MFGC can host your personal and business events too, including birthday parties, private clinics, corporate outings, fundraisers, scout groups, and other events. Contact us for details!
Our History
MFGC is owned and operated by a team of true professionals who are dedicated to not only the game of golf, but to great customer service.
Formerly the FIT Golf Range, MFGC opened in April 2012 and we are very excited about our second season, with many upgrades and improvements for our loyal customers and newcomers alike. The best part is, WE ARE OPEN YEAR-ROUND*, with amazing outdoor, indoor, heated, or virtual activities to help golfers practice no matter what the season. Read below for background information on our professional team. Explore our web site, call us, or come visit us to see all that we offer.
Meet Your MFGC Staff
Ed Walls
PGA Golf Professional, Director of Instruction, Head Golf Professional, Toms River Country Club. Ed is a co-owner and director of instruction at MFGC. He has over 18 years experience in the golf industry and has been Head Professional at Toms River Country Club (TRCC), Toms River, NJ, for the past 4 golf seasons. In this role, he has developed exceptional member programs and tournaments, and has brought innovative programs, products, and activities to the club. He is an accomplished instructor and is highly proficient in individualizing programs for golfers of all abilities, including men, women, seniors, and juniors. His juniors programs have had increasing attendance each year, with well-received summer programs and year-round instruction. He also hosts local high school golf teams for additional practice opportunities and pre-season lessons. Prior to joining TRCC, Ed was First Assistant Professional at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, NJ, where he worked for 6 years. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Professional at Rock Spring Club, West Orange, NJ, where he was the top producer in terms of customer service and member satisfaction. He also was instrumental in overseeing golf course redevelopment and redesign at Rock Spring. Ed worked for several seasons as a golf instructor at a health club with indoor golf simulator technologies. In the off season, Ed has been active as a coach in high school boy’s and girl’s basketball programs.
Brendan White
Assistant Golf Professional, Toms River Country Club. Brendan is a co-owner and assistant golf professional at both MFGC and TRCC, where he has worked for over 7 years. As a recent graduate of Kean University with a BS in Business Management, Brendan provides an additional resource in the daily management of MFGC, yet also has the ability to assist golfers of all levels with their games. He provides golf instruction to beginners, adult golfers, juniors, and seniors, and has been instrumental in furthering the junior golf program at TRCC. At MFGC, Brendan has added responsibility for groundskeeping, maintenance, club repair, and management. Brendan is currently in the process of achieving membership in the PGA, and is a member of the Assistant's Association of the New Jersey Section of the PGA.
Hank Ryan
Operations Manager. Hank is a co-owner and operations manager at MFGC, and brings a unique customer service orientation to his position. He is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the practice facility including the range, miniature golf course and our newest addition, the Indoor Golf Studio. Hank has been a golfer for over 30 years and assists in instructing clients on a limited basis. In addition to his responsibity for overseeing the daily operations of MFGC, he also manages all aspects of groundskeeping, maintenance, and equipment repair. Hank takes extreme pride in the maintenance of the mini-golf greens and continuously works to ensure they are clean and prepared for play no matter what the weather.
Andrea Walls
Director of Marketing. Andrea is a co-owner and the Director of Marketing for the Manchester Family Golf Center. She is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a BA in Communications and Public Relations, and has extensive experience in party planning and corporate events. Andrea assists in shop operations, seasonal promotions, media relations, event planning, and accounting.
Practice Facility
MFGC is a unique facility, with many options to help beginners to advanced golfers improve their game. Practice indoors or outdoors: our NEW simulator offers a driving range, or multiple famous courses for skill building or entertaining fun whatever the weather; outdoors we feature a 72-bay, covered driving range. Playing lessons are also available with PGA Head Golf Professional, Ed Walls. Experience golf under real-world playing conditions at the Toms River Country Club located just a short drive from MFGC. Work on your short game, bunker shots or take a playing lesson and gets tips on course management and scoring strategies.
Practice Facility 1
MFGC has ample room for you to practice your swing, improve your skills with lessons from our PGA professionals, or just hit some golf balls with your family and friends. With 72 hitting booths (36 each on a lower and upper* level), there is always room for you to work on your game. Nine booths are heated for outdoor winter play, and we added 6,000 NEW range balls this season, with more to come! We offer competitive rates, all-day pay one price specials, senior discounts, and promotions such as mini-Mondays (buy one large or medium bucket, get a mini-bucket free). Current pricing is:
- Large Bucket (100 balls) $10.00
- Senior Large Bucket (100 balls) $9.00
- Medium Bucket (75 balls) $7.00
- Senior Medium Bucket (75 balls) $6.00
- Mini Bucket (50 balls) $5.00
Practice Facility 2
Indoors or outdoors, MFGC can help you improve your game as well as enhance your entertaiment experience. Play, practice or take lessons on our newest addition, the indoor golf simulator from Foresight Golf. With 15 famous courses such as Congressional, Oakmont, and Turnberry, practice range, and skill contests, you can practice your game or have hours of fun anytime regardless of the weather. Swing analysis and club fitting is also available using the simulator. Reserved tee times are highly suggested (call the shop at 732-657-3227). Estimated playing time for a foursome/18 holes is 3.5 hours. Our introductory pricing for simulator play is as follows:
- 1/2 Hour $25.00
- 1 Hour $40.00
Mini Golf
The greens on our championship mini golf course are brand new, quick and have a true roll. The course is challenging yet fun for golfers of all ages. Look for information on our mini-golf tournaments that will be scheduled throughout the year. Also new (starting April 2013) will be our mini-golf date nites that will take place on every third Thursday of the month. Sign up in advance and join us for 18 holes of mini golf, food and drinks for one low price!
Mini Golf Pricing - 18 Holes
Date nite and other special event pricing to be announced.
- Adults $7.00
- Seniors $6.00
- Children under 12 $5.00
Professional Lessons
Ed Walls, MFGC Director of Instruction, PGA Professional, and Head Golf Professional at Toms River Country Club (TRCC)
Brendan White, Assistant Golf Professional at Toms River Country Club (TRCC)
At MFGC, we offer comprehensive lesson programs and personalized golf instruction for men,
women, seniors, juniors, beginners and advanced students at any ability level. Individual lessons are available, with discounts for multi-lesson packages. Instructional programs can be customized and offered at our MFGC location, or at TRCC based on student needs and interests.
Triple The Training
At MFGC we have the ability to provide our students (new or experienced) with 3 methods to improve their games, which separates us from other practice ranges and lesson programs. Depending on your level of comfort, experience or just your learning preference, we have what it takes to help you improve faster, hit longer, and score lower.
Our 3 distinct training options include
Combine our new indoor simulation technology
with video and ball flight analysis and learn how to hit the ball more consistently and further with less effort. If you are new to the game, we can teach you the fundamentals of the swing as well as the etiquette of the game without ever leaving the comfort of the indoors. Learn how to play the game without the crowds or pressure of an unintended audience.
Take the next step to playing your best golf by taking a lesson
(various packages available) outside on the practice range with or without video analysis. If you have worked indoors on our simulator, this is a great chance for you to see the actual flight of the ball and learn the basic "ball flight laws" to help you analyze your swing and make the appropriate corrections.
Finally, put it all together with a playing lesson with PGA Professional, Ed Walls.
With access to TRCC, a premier private country club located just minutes from MFGC, you can test your skills in real life situations on the course. TRCC allows students to learn and practice their short game skills under real conditions. The pristine course conditions along the beautiful Toms River and the tiny greens are conducive to learning to score with the shots that matter the most - 100 yards and in. For more information on Toms River Country Club, please go to www.trcc.net.
Private Lessons
Single Lesson Price
- 30 Minute $45.00
- 45 Minute $70.00
- 1 hour $90.00
Package of 5
- 30 Minute (save $25.00) $200.00
- 45 Minute (save $50.00) $300.00
- 1 hour (save $75.00) $375.00
Package of 10
- 30 Minute (save $70.00) $380.00
- 45 Minute (save $105.00) $595.00
- 1 hour (save $135.00) $765.00
Private Lessons - Juniors ages 14 & under
Single Lesson Price
- 30 Minute $35.00
- 45 Minute $55.00
- 1 hour $75.00
Package of 5
- 30 Minute $150.00
- 45 Minute (save $50.00) $225.00
- 1 hour (save $75.00) $300.00
Package of 10
- 30 Minute $280.00
- 45 Minute (save $105.00) $445.00
- 1 hour (save $135.00) $615.00
Group Lessons
We can accommodate your individual and group needs – just ask at the golf shop for programs designed for you!
2-4 people
- (/person) $25.00
- (/person) $40.00
- (/person) $50.00
5-8 people
- (/person) $15.00
- (/person) $25.00
- (/person) $35.00
Playing Lessons
Based on 1 golfer
- 3 Hole $75.00
- 6 Hole $125.00
- 9 Hole $175.00
Based on 2-3 golfers
- 3 Hole (/person) $45.00
- 6 Hole (/person) $75.00
- 9 Hole (/person) $90.00
Private Lessons
Single Lesson Price
- 30 Minute $35.00
- 45 Minute $60.00
- 1 hour $80.00
Package of 5
- 30 Minute (save $25.00) $150.00
- 45 Minute (save $50.00) $250.00
- 1 hour (save $50.00) $350.00
Package of 10
- 30 Minute (save $50.00) $300.00
- 45 Minute (save $75.00) $525.00
- 1 hour (save $100.00) $700.00
Private Lessons - Juniors ages 14 & under
Single Lesson Price
- 30 Minute $30.00
- 45 Minute $50.00
- 1 hour $70.00
Package of 5
- 30 Minute (save $25.00) $125.00
- 45 Minute (save $50.00) $200.00
- 1 hour (save $75.00) $275.00
Package of 10
- 30 Minute (save $50.00) $250.00
- 45 Minute (save $75.00) $425.00
- 1 hour (save $100.00) $600.00
Group Lessons
2-4 people
- 30 Minute (/person) $25.00
- 45 Minute (/person) $40.00
- 1 hour (/person) $50.00
5-8 people
- 30 Minute (/person) $15.00
- 45 Minute (/person) $25.00
- 1 hour (/person) $35.00
P3 Golf Schools Plane-Power-Precision
Affiliate of the TRCC Learning Center & the Manchester Family Golf Center.
The Plane-Power-Precision golf schools focus on simplifying the golf swing while increasing distance and improving direction.
In fact, we keep it PLANE simple. Our instructors use video analysis and ball flight information to assist you in developing a simple yet repetitive swing that provides the maximum success with the least amount of effort. Each golfer has a unique swing plane as does each golf club. The longer the club, the flatter the swing plane becomes. That does not mean you need a different swing for each club. However, to increase your chances of success, you will need to be on plane. The more on plane your swing is, the more powerful the swing becomes (increased club head speed) and the more direction and consistency is improved. You do not need to hit it far to be a good golfer, but you do need to be accurate with your direction and consistent with your distance to play your best golf.
Our instructors will also teach you how to use the feedback of the ball flight to understand the causes
and effects of what happens during the golf swing. They will debunk the misconceptions of what makes the ball curve (slice or hook) and help you understand how to control the curve of the ball as well as how to use it to (shorten doglegs and curve the ball around obstacles) your advantage should you choose to.
In addition to the swing plane, golf is a game of tempo, timing and balance.
Have you ever noticed that almost every golfer you know has a great practice swing but looks completely different once they attempt to hit the golf ball? Almost no one falls out of balance or swings out of tempo during a practice swing, but once the ball is there, all bets are off. Tempo, timing and balance are what allow the swing to be reproducible. If you can finish in balance, chances are the result was acceptable (notice we said acceptable, golf is a game of good misses). On the contrary, if you struggle to stay in balance after your swing, your chance of success is greatly reduced since more timing is required. Golf is a target sport, and believe it or not, the BALL IS NOT THE TARGET!
Finally, one of the biggest hurdles for all golfers is to translate what they learn during practice into practical use.
How do you take what you do at the practice facility onto the golf course? Our instructors can help you improve both your physical game (swing) and your mental game. Focus on the swing and stay in balance and you will have good results. Golf by nature is a "stationary" sport with too much time to think and over analyze the mechanics. With a sound pre-shot routine and mental strategy you can transform golf into a "reactionary" sport and allow your natural instincts to take over.
Our affiliation with both the Manchester Family Golf Center
and the Toms River Learning Center (TLC - located at the Toms River Country Club) allows our students to practice their games in low stress environments and then take what they learn onto the golf course. A 180 yard practice hole is used to learn how to play and how to score. A great way for beginning golfers to learn the nuances of playing on a golf course without the pressures associated with being on the actual golf course. For the more experienced golfers, it is a way to practice all of the scoring shots (150 yards and in) that help you reduce your score. In addition, some golf schools include on-course playing lessons and 9 holes of golf after the teaching sessions have concluded.
Please review our golf school schedule and formats and remember;
we can tailor a program to your specific needs. Form your own groups and enjoy our low student to teacher ratio (no more than 8:1).
Full Swing Fundamentals & Short Game
Each student will receive 4 hours of golf instruction on both the full swing and short game fundamentals
Each participate will be entitled to unlimited practice balls at the Manchester Family Golf Center during and after the program has been completed
Each golfer will have a video taken before and after their full swing lessons to pinpoint areas of improvement and progress during the program
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch is included in the cost of the golf school
Each participant will also receive an instructional manual
Minimum 3 Golfers; Maximum 8 Golfers
Cost Per Golfer: $145.00 (make your own groups and receive 10% off each golfer's cost)
Cost Per Golfer: $145.00 (make your own groups and receive 10% off each golfer's cost)Dates: March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, April 15th, and April 29th
Specialized 1/2 Day Schools: Full Swing (F) or Short Game (S)
Each student will receive 4 hours of golf instruction on both the full swing and short game fundamentals
Each participate will be entitled to unlimited practice balls at the Manchester Family Golf Center during and after the program has been completed
Each golfer will have a video taken before and after their full swing lessons to pinpoint areas of improvement and progress during the program
Each golfer will have a video taken before and after their full swing lessons to pinpoint areas of improvement and progress during the programTime: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lunch is included in the cost of the golf school
Lunch is included in the cost of the golf schoolEach participant will also receive an instructional manual
Minimum 3 Golfers; Maximum 8 Golfers
Cost Per Golfer: $145.00 (make your own groups and receive 10% off each golfer's cost)
Dates: Full Swing: March 4th, April 1st, and April 29th
Dates: Short Game: March 11th, March 25th, and May 6th
Short Game Schools will take place at Toms River Country Club
Plane-Power-Precision
Affiliate of the TRCC Learning Center & the Manchester Family Golf Center. We now offer 1, 2 and 3 day Golf Schools in conjunction with the Toms River CC Learning Center (TLC) - ask for details and give YOUR game a little TLC today! Here is an example of our 1-Day Golf School Schedule:
8:45-9:30 Station I - Full Swing Fundamentals
P-G-A - Posture, Grip & Alignment - Pre-Swing Fundamentals
The value of a good pre-shot routine
How to start the golf swing
The look & feel of an effective swing (top, transition, impact, finish positions)
9:30-10:15 TLC's P3 Swing Philosophy
PLANE - everyone has an optimum swing plane and every club has a unique plane
POWER - the golf swing is circular - swing on plane to develop more power
PRECISION - swinging on plane creates a simple & effective swing that works
10:30-11:30 Station II - Practice Makes Permanent - Practice Wisely
How to set up an effective practice station to ensure maximum success
What is the difference between swinging an iron, hybrid, fairway wood or driver
Debunking common myths or misconceptions about the golf swing
Video Analysis and recommendations
11:45-12:30 Station III - Full Swing Summary & Practice Session
Individual instruction on concepts & training regimes
Evaluation of set make-up & specifications (shaft, length, lie angle, etc)
Course management & introduction on how to score
Pro Shop
Pro Shop
As a comprehensive golf facility, MFGC also staffs a full-service pro shop with a selection of clubs, golf balls, gloves, shoes, clothing and accessories from the top manufacturers including Callaway, Ping, FootJoy, Titleist, Oxford, and PGA Authentic. Our club selection includes the latest drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters. If we do not have an item, we can check our sister site located at the Toms River Country Club (just a short drive from MFGC) or we can special order it for you.
Golf Services
MFGC can accomodate all of your golf service needs in an efficent manner to quickly get you back on your game quickly. Take advantage of our many club repair/club fitting services to help improve your equipment and your swing.
Regripping
Reshafts
Club Extension
Club Shortening
Groove Repair
New golf spikes
Club fitting
Lie angle evaluation
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Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
About Us
MFGC is a unique facility, with many options to help beginners to advanced golfers improve their game. Practice indoors or outdoors: our NEW simulator offers a driving range, or multiple famous courses for skill building or entertaining fun whatever the weather; outdoors we feature a 72-bay, covered driving range.
Playing lessons are also available with PGA Head Golf Professional, Ed Walls. Experience golf under real-world playing conditions at the Toms River Country Club located just a short drive from MFGC. Work on your short game, bunker shots or take a playing lesson and gets tips on course management and scoring strategies.