New York Golf Center

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The New York Golf Center sits smack-dab across the street from Macy’s, but it may as well be in a tony Long Island clubhouse, as it’s worlds away from the bustle of its neighborhing retail giant. The quiet, sprawling store�two levels of polished wood and green carpeting�is stocked with all the equipment, threads and extras an avid golf nut needs. The first floor houses a clothing and accessories boutique of men's and women's shorts and tops in whimsical Caddyshack colors; more sleekly sporty polos, chinos and cardigans from Polo Golf and Nike are available for a more professional look. Cleats come in everything from classic black-and-white Spectator style down to downright sneaker-like kicks from Puma and Adidas. Up the wide stair case, whose landing is packed with memorabilia, is a second floor of irons, wedges, putters and woods that sparkle with titanium and steel shiine. A small selection of used clubs is available for purchase, and the store also has a rental department for the blue-moon player. Across from the gaggle of golf bags are two cages and a tiny putting green�it’s the store’s way of encouraging hot shots to show off their inner Tiger, or, at least, get a feel for the newest TaylorMade driver. — Chanize Thorpe

Sales throughout the store with a rack of clothing up to 70% off.