Chris Cote’s Golf Shop in Portland, Connecticut, offers a comprehensive year-round golf experience combining professional instruction, advanced simulator technology, and friendly service in a welcoming, family-run environment. The facility features four climate-controlled indoor golf bays powered by TrackMan simulators, providing golfers of all abilities the opportunity to practice and play over 100 international and U.S. courses regardless of weather. Each bay delivers tour-level accuracy, lifelike visuals, and game modes that cater to both beginners and seasoned players. Indoor golf is available by reservation for $50 per hour per bay, with a maximum of four players per bay.
The indoor studio operates from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, with extended hours beginning in mid-November. The atmosphere is comfortable and modern, with a focus on technology-driven performance. The facility is cashless, accepting only cards and gift credits for convenience and efficiency. Season passes are also available for frequent players, allowing up to three hours of play per day and guest privileges.
Chris Cote’s offers several leagues and membership programs designed to encourage friendly competition and community engagement. The 2025 Fall Indoor Golf Leagues begin the week of October 13 and include both structured and flexible “floating” options, allowing players to compete on their own schedules. The facility also hosts private parties and events, providing exclusive access to all four simulator bays, seating areas, and flat-screen TVs for entertainment. Groups are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, and the staff can coordinate catering or bartender services.
Instruction is a cornerstone of Chris Cote’s Golf Shop. The Portland Performance Center offers lessons from a team of highly qualified instructors, including PGA professionals Dennis Coscina, Nick Segaline, and Kevin Telford, as well as teaching professional Sadie Martinez. Lesson rates range from $100 to $125 per hour, with programs available for beginners, women’s groups, juniors, and corporate clinics. In addition, the facility regularly hosts specialized training events such as golf boot camps and business networking clinics that combine professional development with golf education.
The Portland location also serves as a hub for club fitting and repair, reflecting the shop’s deep roots in equipment customization. As a nationally recognized fitting center, Chris Cote’s provides tour-level fittings using TrackMan technology. Fittings are complimentary with the purchase of clubs or available for a fee for those who wish to take their specifications elsewhere. Club repair services include re-shafting, re-gripping, epoxy work, and shaft length adjustments, all performed by experienced technicians who ensure each club is tailored to the player’s needs.
Beyond indoor golf, the brand extends to Toptracer driving ranges in both Portland and Southington. These ranges feature interactive games, virtual course play, and performance analytics that appeal to players of all ages. The Portland range recently added a covered tee line for year-round comfort and also hosts food trucks like Rolling Stone Wood Fired Pizza on weekends. Both ranges offer range cards with discounted value packages and access to short-game practice areas.
What began as a small family business has grown into one of Connecticut’s most respected golf operations. Founded by Chris and Donna Cote, the shop has expanded to include multiple locations, performance centers, and a loyal community of golfers. Today, the Cote family continues to run the business with a focus on service, technology, and passion for the game, earning their well-deserved reputation as “Connecticut’s Friendliest Golf Shop.”
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