For Paul Maide, golf wasn’t always a passion, but a hobby he picked up, put down, and never fully connected with. After first trying the game nearly 15 years ago, he found it frustrating and difficult to stick with. That all changed when his son introduced him to GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter. Living just minutes away from the Little Ferry, New Jersey facility, Paul decided to give it a try - and what started as curiosity quickly turned into a weekly routine and a renewed love for the game.
What Makes GOLFZON Range Different?
What stood out immediately for Paul was the accessibility and ease of use at GOLFZON Range. From the moment he walked in, Paul found the experience simple, welcoming, and efficient. Getting set up with the booking app, choosing the membership that was right for his needs, and jumping into a practice session felt seamless. The convenience of location and flexible scheduling made it easy to fit golf into his busy life. “It was easy to just come in and go to your bay... I’ve gone to other facilities that are not always as user-friendly as what I’ve learned here,” he explains, highlighting how seamless the experience has been.
But it wasn’t just convenience that made GOLFZON Range different - it was comfort. Paul describes the environment as friendly, open, and supportive, something he hadn’t experienced before in golf. That sense of ease kept him coming back multiple times a week and helped him build confidence in his game. “I’ve gotten very comfortable here… and I never had that before,” he says. With that consistency came commitment: new clubs, more lessons, and a deeper investment in improving. He highlighted the ability to practice areas like putting in a controlled environment as one area he’s seen growth in.
Improvement with World-Class Coaching
Equally impactful for Paul has been taking golf lessons, which transformed how he approaches learning the game. After struggling with overly technical instruction in the past, Paul found a coaching style that finally clicked when introduced to Coach Eric Simon. “When he speaks to me, I just understand everything that he’s telling me to do,” he says. That clarity has made lessons something he genuinely looks forward to, rather than something that feels overwhelming.
Coming to GOLFZON Range just turned my whole attitude towards golf completely around.
GOLFZON Range offers multiple master instructors through GOLFZON Leadbetter Education’s coaching certification courses. From consistent scratch golfers, to those who hadn’t touched a club in years like Paul, our Leadbetter-certified coaches are trained to improve all areas of the golf game on a personalized level.
Accessible and Innovative Technology
A major driver of that progress has been the technology available at GOLFZON Range. From swing video analysis to customizable practice setups, Paul found tools on the GOLFZON simulator systems that made practice both engaging and effective. “There’s no question that it has really helped me take the golf game to my next level,” he shares, noting how the data and feedback have given him insights he never had before. He remarked about the convenience of the auto-tee feature for quickly setting up his next shot, as well as adjusting it to test swinging at various heights.
The Little Ferry facility boasts 18 GOLFZON GDR simulator bays for both left and right-handed players, as well 4 new GOLFZON TwoVision bays. The new TwoVision technology features improved graphics, 200+ courses and online network play capability to go against other simulator players around the world. With new courses and modes added regularly, there is no shortage of playing options to make the most of a Range membership.
There are shots I’ve made that I look at and honestly can’t believe that I hit it as well as I did.
Today, at nearly 74 years old, Paul is hitting the ball better than ever, and, more importantly, he enjoys his time playing. The skills he has developed at GOLFZON Range are translating to the course, giving him confidence in outdoor, green-grass playing conditions. Reflecting on his journey, he sums it up simply: “My golf game is better than it’s ever been... I’ve gotten the golf bug!” For anyone considering trying simulator golf, Paul’s advice is clear: step in, give it a shot, and your game will change for the better.
Ready to dial in your swing today? Click here to book a bay at your nearest GOLFZON Range location.