All Uptown Golf locations are monitored by video surveillance 24/7. If any customers are found to be in violation of any of the rules, Uptown Golf reserves the right to enact financial penalties based on the severity of any infraction.
There will be NO smoking, e-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, marijuana, cannabis, vapour products, or any other similar products permitted inside any Uptown Golf location. Golfers are also not allowed to be under the influence and/or intoxicated while inside any Uptown Golf facility. Any violations will result in an immediate minimum CAD $100 fine.
There will be NO food allowed inside any Uptown Golf location. Only non-alcoholic bottled or capped drinks are allowed.
At Richmond Hill, there is a strict maximum of 2 people per bay, no exceptions. The 2-person limit includes spectators. Your simulator will not turn on if you bring more than 2 people per bay and your session will not be refunded. This limit is also 4 people in our Oshawa, ON location. Any capacity violations will result in an automatic minimum $50 fine per person per 30 minutes.
All golfers will preserve the quiet nature of the facility. Customer are not to be making excessively loud noise, profanity, commotion, etc. Golfers are also NOT allowed to enter/practice in any other adjacent bays that they have not booked and must only use their own bay during their session.
Customers may use their own balls/tees. If a customer chooses to use their own golf ball, it must be CLEAN AND UNMARKED (no sharpie lines). Simply put, just use a new and clean golf ball.
Account holder must be physically present during session. Customers will also not share their CloudKey with any other person.
No formal lessons and/or instruction allowed by any non-authorized instructor. Any violation will be charged an automatic minimum $100 CAD fine.
Golfers will not use or modify any existing programs and/or settings on the golf simulator computer, other than using the provided Foresight FSX Program Software. Golfers will also not change the language to anything other than 'English'.
Any golfer that is found to be purposely, or negligently, damaging any part of the facility (i.e., walls, touchscreen, GC Hawk, equipment, turf, furniture, fixtures, etc.) will be fined for damages upon inspection. This violation may also result in a permanent ban from the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Account
Why do you need my phone number?
Having gone completely digital, Uptown Golf will use your phone number as a way to identify your booking and your presence at our automated facilities. By confirming your phone number, you will be able to operate our facilities in a personalized manner. This is all in our effort to make your golf experience as seamless as possible.
Why do you need my phone number?
Having gone completely digital, Uptown Golf will use your phone number as a way to identify your booking and your presence at our automated facilities. By confirming your phone number, you will be able to operate our facilities in a personalized manner. This is all in our effort to make your golf experience as seamless as possible.
How does your membership work?
All golfers who create an Uptown Golf Account are automatically entered into our Membership Program. Our Membership Tiers offer free hours and perks based on how much time you spend with us at Uptown Golf. See more details on our Membership page.
How does your membership work?
All golfers who create an Uptown Golf Account are automatically entered into our Membership Program. Our Membership Tiers offer free hours and perks based on how much time you spend with us at Uptown Golf. See more details on our Membership page.
Facility
Can I host a party at Uptown Golf?
The short answer is, NO. Uptown Golf is designed for quiet practice for golfers. Any groups who violate this rule will be immediately fined as per our rules and penalties. An account holder can book multiple bays but must preserve the quiet nature of the facility. If you would like to rent the whole facility for a private group session, please contact us.
Can I host a party at Uptown Golf?
The short answer is, NO. Uptown Golf is designed for quiet practice for golfers. Any groups who violate this rule will be immediately fined as per our rules and penalties. An account holder can book multiple bays but must preserve the quiet nature of the facility. If you would like to rent the whole facility for a private group session, please contact us.
How do I enter the facility?
You can only enter Uptown Golf by clicking on the CloudKey link in your e-mail/text. CloudKeys are activated 10 minutes before your scheduled time, and will deactivate 10 minutes after your scheduled time.
How do I enter the facility?
You can only enter Uptown Golf by clicking on the CloudKey link in your e-mail/text. CloudKeys are activated 10 minutes before your scheduled time, and will deactivate 10 minutes after your scheduled time.
How do I turn on the simulator / lights?
It's all automated! The lights to the facility and your bay simulator will turn on approximately 10-minutes before your session and everything will automatically turn off when your session ends. Note that if you are the last customer in the facility, all of the main lights in the facility will turn off 3 minutes after your session is over.
How do I turn on the simulator / lights?
It's all automated! The lights to the facility and your bay simulator will turn on approximately 10-minutes before your session and everything will automatically turn off when your session ends. Note that if you are the last customer in the facility, all of the main lights in the facility will turn off 3 minutes after your session is over.
What is a CloudKey?
Uptown Golf uses 'CloudKey' technology to allow customers to open the facility door securely. A CloudKey is simply a personalized and unique link that is generated when a booking has been paid.
What is a CloudKey?
Uptown Golf uses 'CloudKey' technology to allow customers to open the facility door securely. A CloudKey is simply a personalized and unique link that is generated when a booking has been paid.
Can I rent golf clubs at Uptown Golf?
No, we do not rent clubs at any Uptown Golf facility, and you must bring your own golf clubs and equipment. However, golf balls and tees will be provided.
Can I rent golf clubs at Uptown Golf?
No, we do not rent clubs at any Uptown Golf facility, and you must bring your own golf clubs and equipment. However, a golf ball and tees will be provided. You must use the golf ball that is provided by Uptown Golf.
Do your bays support both Left- and Right-Handed golfers?
Yes! All of our bays use Foresight GC Hawks, which support both Left- and Right-Handed golfers.
Do your bays support both Left- and Right-Handed golfers?
Yes! All of our bays use Foresight GC Hawks, which support both Left- and Right-Handed golfers.
Do I have to wear anything specific?
Our simulators detect the golf ball every time you swing. Please avoid wearing any black/dark shoes with white markings, and/or dark clothing/socks with white spots/marks. This may confuse the simulator in the golf ball detection. We recommend wearing solid dark colours for maximum accuracy.
Do I have to wear anything specific?
Our simulators detect the golf ball every time you swing. Please avoid wearing any black/dark shoes with white markings, and/or dark clothing/socks with white spots/marks. This may confuse the simulator in the golf ball detection. We recommend wearing solid dark colours for maximum accuracy.
Can I use my own golf balls in the simulator?
We recommend golfers use the supplied Uptown Golf balls in order to preserve the screen and facility. However, customers may choose to use their own CLEAN AND UNMARKED (no sharpie lines) golf ball at time of booking. If a customer's own golf ball is dirty/has markings (i.e., sharpie lines) and is found to have damaged the impact screen, he/she will automatically be charged a minimum fine of CAD $100+ as the hitting screen will need to be examined and/or replaced.
Can I use my own golf balls in the simulator?
We recommend golfers use the supplied Uptown Golf balls in order to preserve the screen and facility. However, customers may choose to use their own CLEAN AND UNMARKED (no sharpie lines) golf ball at time of booking. If a customer's own golf ball is dirty/has markings (i.e., sharpie lines) and is found to have damaged the impact screen, he/she will automatically be charged a minimum fine of CAD $100+ as the hitting screen will need to be examined and/or replaced.
Do you have any courses to play in your Simulators?
Yes! Our Foresight Simulators have over 50 courses, a few mini games, and of course, a driving range so you can practice or play to your own desires.
Do you have any courses to play in your Simulators?
Yes! Our Foresight Simulators have over 50 courses, a few mini games, and of course, a driving range so you can practice or play to your own desires.
How do I use Foresight Sports FSX 2020?
The golf simulator software is very user-friendly and intuitive to use. However, there are many settings that you can change to enhance your session. (i.e., wind conditions, camera angles, data, etc.). To take a browse of the FSX 2020 manual, visit the FSX 2020 Official Site.
How do I use Foresight Sports FSX 2020?
The golf simulator software is very user-friendly and intuitive to use. However, there are many settings that you can change to enhance your session. (i.e., wind conditions, camera angles, data, etc.). To take a browse of the FSX 2020 manual, visit the FSX 2020 Official Site.
What golf courses are available to play?
A list of golf courses available on our simulators can be found here.
What golf courses are available to play?
A list of golf courses available on our simulators can be found here.
Uptown Golf - Available Golf Courses
Abu Dhabi
Applebrook
Aronimink GC
Asiana CC
Blue Bayou
Brae Burn
Broken Tree
Carnoustie Championship
Cedar Valley
Cobble Beach
Coeur D’alene
Cog Hill
Colonial Country
Congressional
Doral Blue
Essex CC
Flint hills
Flushing Valley
French Lick
Glen Abbey
Hanauma Cliffs
Innisbrook Island
Interlachen
Kennemer
Kingsbarns
La Tempt
Linfield National
Longleaf Golf
Lora Bay
Maryland National
Marion
Oakmont
Olazabal
Olympic
PB Dye
Penn State
Prairie Dunes
Prestwick CC
Quail Hollow
Quarry Giants
Realclub Valderrama
Rolland
Royal Birkdale
Royal Lytham
Royal Troon
Spring City
Sunningdale CC
Teton Pines
The Farms
Wentworth West
Willow Crest
Can I see club data (i.e., club face direction, club path, etc.) in your Simulators?
Unfortunately, the club data module has not yet been installed on our GC Hawks. We will notify our customers should this feature become available in the future. However, you can still see distance, spin, speed and other shot data built into the simulator.
Can I see club data (i.e., club face direction, club path, etc.) in your Simulators?
Unfortunately, the club data module has not yet been installed on our GC Hawks. We will notify our customers should this feature become available in the future. However, you can still see distance, spin, speed and other shot data built into the simulator.
I'm at Uptown Golf and need assistance.
Please visit our Help Site to further diagnose and fix the issue. If you still cannot fix the issue in a reasonable amount of time, please leave the facility and a member of our staff will contact you the next business day with a proper reimbursement.
I'm at Uptown Golf and need assistance.
Please visit our Help Site to further diagnose and fix the issue. If you still cannot fix the issue in a reasonable amount of time, please leave the facility and a member of our staff will contact you the next business day with a proper reimbursement.
Bookings
How much does it cost per hour?
At our Richmond Hill location, each hour costs $30 + 13% HST tax. The price at our Oshawa facility is $30 + 13% HST tax.
How much does it cost per hour?
At our Richmond Hill location, each hour costs $25 + tax. The price at our Oshawa facility is $28 + tax.
Can I make a booking days in advance?
Yes! Golfers can make bookings up to 4 days in advance on our Calendar.
Can I make a booking days in advance?
Yes! Golfers can make bookings up to 4 days in advance on our Calendar.
What is the minimum time per booking?
Bookings must be at least 30 minutes in duration.
What is the minimum time per booking?
Bookings must be at least 30 minutes in duration.
I booked my session in the wrong day/time. Can I change it?
If you accidentally made a booking at the wrong time, please book a new session at your desired time, and contact us for a credit on your original booking.
I booked my session in the wrong day/time. Can I change it?
If you accidentally made a booking at the wrong time, please book a new session at your desired time, and contact us for a credit on your original booking.
Can I move bays after I've booked my session?
Only the bay you book will turn on during your scheduled session. If you want to move to another available bay, please email us and we will try our best to accommodate.
Can I move bays after I've booked my session?
Only the bay you book will turn on during your scheduled session. If you want to move to another available bay, please email us and we will try our best to accommodate.
Where is my CloudKey?
After a successful booking through our website, your CloudKey will be sent to your e-mail approximately 2 hours before your scheduled time.
Where is my CloudKey?
After a successful booking through our website, your CloudKey will be sent to your e-mail approximately 2 hours before your scheduled time.
Can I cancel my booking / get a refund?
Refunds will only be provided if your booking start time is more than 48 hours away as we need to keep the schedule availability accurate. All refunds are subject to a 10% fee. If your booking is less than 48 hours away, please email us to discuss your account in detail.
Can I cancel my booking / get a refund?
Refunds will only be provided if your booking start time is more than 48 hours away as we need to keep the schedule availability accurate. All refunds are subject to a 10% fee. If your booking is less than 48 hours away, please email us to discuss your account in detail.
Can I save my golf data and view it later online?
Yes! You can create a free Foresight Sports Performance (FSX) Account here. When you arrive at Uptown Golf, make sure you login with your FSXusername and password, and all your data will be captured and saved. Just remember to logout before your session ends.
Can I save my golf data and view it later online?
Yes! You can create a free Foresight Sports Performance (FSX) Account here. When you arrive at Uptown Golf, make sure you login with your FSX username and password, and all your data will be captured and saved. Just remember to logout before your session ends.
Prepaid Cards
Can I gift a prepaid card to a friend?
Yes! A wonderful idea! You can find our gift cards here.
Can I gift a prepaid card to a friend?
Yes! A wonderful idea! You can find our gift cards here.
How do I use my prepaid card?
Once you've purchased a prepaid card in your account, it will be automatically deducted on your next booking. You can always check your card balance in your Account.
How do I use my prepaid card?
Once you've purchased a prepaid card in your account, it will be automatically deducted on your next booking. You can always check your card balance in your Account.
Can I share my prepaid card with another member?
Unfortunately, prepaid cards are non-transferable and can only be used by the account holder.
Can I share my prepaid card with another member?
Unfortunately, prepaid cards are non-transferable and can only be used by the account holder.
Can I get a refund on my prepaid card?
Unfortunately, all prepaids are final-sale and are not refundable.
Can I get a refund on my prepaid card?
Unfortunately, all prepaids are final-sale and are not refundable.
