Anyone living in the metropolitan area knows that life can get a bit chaotic- and this especially applies to LA residents. I've been living in Los Angeles all my life but it's been pretty recent since I actually lived in the heart of the city. You know...among the cars, towers and unwelcome smog.
Besides the minor cons of city life, I can't really complain much. The hussle-bussle and constant grinding-attitude of the city keeps you upbeat and alive. And the food...ahh yes...the food...AMAZING!
BUT...there seems to be one major problem for the golf-addicts of this city- where do we practice?
In times of recession and economic turmoil, gas isn't cheap and many don't have the time and money to drive out to courses which are often located out in distant suburbia. But have no fear, technology saves us again!
If you haven't been to MAJESTIC GOLF on Vermont and Melrose, it's quite the experience. Located near the Koreatown District of Los Angeles and minutes from the Melrose shopping strip, this high-tech indoor facility features many practice amenities that resemble Asia's top city ranges. My personal favorites are the automatic-ball-tee'ers and digital ball counter!
Most of the patrons that come here are Korean-Americans so don't be surprised to hear occasional foreign music consisting of the latest ballads and pop songs. Also, upstairs there's a legitimate cafe that offers more than just drinks (i.e., Korean and Chinese cuisine, deli sandwiches, coffee, etc). While this facility does conveniently cater to the Korean-American community with such features, by no means are they segregationists and they welcome everyone!
Another great feature about Majestic Golf is their affiliation with the Asian golf industry. Not only do they hold the latest American name brands (i.e., TaylorMade, Titleist, Nike, etc), their inventory also consists of Japanese products that are a hard find in the states (i.e., Honma, S-Yard, Mizuno, etc.)
For those seeking a practice range within the city or just want to ditch lunch to hit a bucket of balls, Majestic Golf on Melrose is one place you must check out!
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