Now play mini golf in Chennai’s Alwarpet

This mini golf arena at Chennai’s Alwarpet allows patrons to play at 1,50,000 of the world’s most iconic golf courses through an ultra realistic virtual golf simulator

As the golf ball rolls, its pace resembles the slow inertia of the sport. Usually played over four days, golf has not quite qualified as a sport that animates people when broadcast. But this mini golf arena in Alwarpet changes that with breezy solutions. Golfer’s Edge Chennai (GEC) is a place where one can learn the sport, miss umpteen shots, order in finger food and invite friends to play simulated games like zombie golf, soccer golf and many more.

This indoor golfing arena in central Chennai brings the vast worlds of golf and tech onto a 170+ sq ft putting green. GEC uses a realistic HD virtual golf simulator and a putting green (with an inbuilt sensor) which shrinks the fanfare of golfing into an affordable and convenient hobby. The arena was soft launched on March 18.

With no hassles like acquiring a prior membership or attending classes in any particular dress code, one only has to book their slots prior to the session.

Co-founders Bharath Arvind and Hari Natarajan started GEC to make the sport accessible to all. “I want people of all age groups to learn and experience golf. I want it to be a cosy and comfortable space,” says Bharath.  

The arena has a wide sense of space owing to its aesthetically done interiors. What adds character to GEC is a panoramic image of the Old Course at St. Andrew’s, Scotland plastered across its putting green – a picture of the birthplace of golf could inspire young minds to turn the fun game into a serious pursuit.

GEC has certified coaches to train children and adults. A set of clubs, suitable for all age groups, is available. “When people come they should only have to bring themselves. We take care of the rest,” adds Bharath.  

At GEC the only difference between playing golf on a rolling green and a 170+ sq feet putting green is the tech assistance. The realistic virtual golf simulator is able to tell the player the undulation of the ground, the distance between the golfer and the hole, distance of the shot played and an analysis of the quality of the swing. The simulator has many interesting games like zombie golf, soccer golf, air craft carrier themed driving range, grand canyon theme driving range and many more.