My Frustration Phase
Alright, so last Tuesday, I decided I absolutely needed some range time at Zigfield Troy. Simple goal, right? Wrong. Seriously, booking tee times at courses I get, but finding how to just hit balls felt like a puzzle. First instinct: check Google Maps. Maps has their phone number, cool. But no website listing? Weird. Clicked the link anyway – bam, dead end, just an info page with hours and location. Total head-scratcher.
The “Just Show Up” Mistake
Figured, maybe it’s walk-in only? Packed my clubs, drove over Wednesday afternoon feeling hopeful. Pulled into the parking lot – packed. Walked up feeling smug thinking I’d just stroll in… nope. Got hit with “Do you have a reservation?” My face must’ve said it all. Nice guy at the counter saw my confusion. “Oh, you have to call ahead for the driving range bays, especially now,” he explained. Felt like a total newbie. Lesson learned the hard way: showing up blind equals wasting time.
The Phone Call Hassle (& Triumph!)
Right then, decided no more guessing games. Pulled out my phone immediately while sitting in my car. Dialed the number listed on Google Maps (yep, the same one). First try… busy signal. Second try… rang forever. Almost gave up. Third try’s the charm? Rang a few times and someone actually picked up! Super friendly lady answered. “Looking to book a bay?” she asked. “YES!” I practically shouted. Told her I wanted a bay for the next day, Thursday, late afternoon. She checked… “Got plenty open between 4 and 6 PM, what works?” Grabbed a 5 PM slot immediately. She just asked for my first name and phone number to hold it. Took maybe 90 seconds total. Easiest part after all that chaos!
How It Actually Works
So here’s the absolute simple truth I figured out:
- Forget Online: Their website doesn’t do range bookings.
- Phone is King: You must call that number. Be persistent if busy.
- Call Same Day or Ahead: Doesn’t seem to open super far advance, next day is safe bet, earlier call = better slot choice. Weekends? Call days ahead!
- No App Needed: Just give ’em your name & phone.
- Show Up On Time: Arrive 5-10 mins before your slot at the range entrance, give your name. Easy.
My Thursday Range Session
Rolled up Thursday at 4:50 PM for my 5 PM bay. Checked in super quick at the range counter – told the guy my name and slot time. He checked his sheet, nodded, told me bay #7 was ready. Walked straight over. Smooth as butter. Spent an awesome hour hitting balls without any stress about losing my spot. Definitely felt good after the earlier runaround!
Bottom Line: Don’t overcomplicate it like I did. Want Zigfield Troy range time? Pick up your phone, dial the number, tell ’em when you want. Be ready for maybe a few tries. Book it, show up, hit balls. That’s literally all there is to it now that I know. Simple, just hidden behind a phone line!
