What you need
Yourself. That’s the actual list. Everything else is optional.
02 · The flow
Book to playing, in five.
The full sequence with practical detail. Each step is a 30-second read.
- I
Book online
Pick a bay, time, and party size on Alba Play. Real-time availability, transparent rates from $15/hour. No account required for one-off visits.
- II
Confirm by email
Confirmation arrives instantly with your entry instructions, parking notes, and a one-tap door link tied to your slot.
- III
Unlock the door
Tap the email link to open the door — works for your window plus 15 minutes on either side. Automated door access; no keys, no front desk.
- IV
Play
Your bay activates the moment you walk in. Free club rentals included. Bring your own balls or use ours. Stay until your slot ends.
- V
Rebook or join
Loved it? Book the next slot from the same confirmation email, or join as a member. Players and Elite include all-days, all-hours access; Social covers weekday mornings.
03 · The kit
What to bring.
Most first-timers overpack. The actual list is one line; the rest is optional.
Clubs (optional)
Bring your own if you have them. If you don’t, we have free club rentals — full sets, left- and right-handed, kid-sized available. Premium club upgrade $20 during staffed hours.
Footwear
Athletic shoes, running shoes, or soft-spike golf shoes. No metal spikes (they wreck the mat). Jeans, golf pants, joggers — all fine. Wear what you’d swing in.
Glove and balls
Optional. We provide range balls. If you prefer your brand or want to test a glove, bring them.
Food and drink
In-season (Oct–April) bar hours: Mon–Thu by reservation · Fri 3–10 PM · Sat 12–9 PM · Sun 12–6 PM. Bar service may be available for private bookings and is confirmed per event. During public hours we ask no outside food/drink — the bar covers it.
ID
Bar service requires standard 19+ ID. Bay booking doesn’t.
04 · The arrival
What happens when you walk in.
The building is at 15230 Yonge Street, second floor. Park on Yonge in front of the facility, or use the free public lot at 3 Temperance Street directly behind. Elevator to the second floor. Tap your confirmation email at the door. Find your bay (signs on each door). The screen activates automatically.
During staffed hours, a Club X host is on the floor — they’ll show you the bay if it’s your first time. Outside staffed hours (after 10 PM or before 8 AM), the bays run themselves; everything you need is one tap on the email.
05 · Watch
Or just watch.
See the space before you visit.
Walkthroughs of the bays, the booking flow, and the lounge live on our YouTube channel. Or take the interactive virtual tour for a 3D look at the space.
06 · Quick answers
Common first-timer questions.
Six fast answers. Full list is on the /faq page (33 questions, six categories).
Do I need to book ahead?
Strongly recommended. Bays fill up evenings and weekends. Walk-ins welcome if a bay is free, but the safe move is 60 seconds on Alba Play.
How long is a typical first visit?
60 to 90 minutes is the most common slot for a first round. Enough to warm up, play 9 holes on a famous course, and try a few drills.
Am I supposed to be good?
No. The room is built for golfers at every level, from total beginners through scratch players. Our Director of Golf coaches first-timers regularly via the $79 First Swing.
What about left-handed players?
Bays 1 and 2 are set up for both left- and right-handed. Bay 3 is right-handed only due to ceiling geometry. Alba Play filters automatically.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes. Bay 1 fits up to 5, Bay 2 up to 3, Bay 3 up to 2. One booking, one bay, share the slot.
How does the door work?
Your confirmation email contains a one-tap link. Tap it within your booking window (±15 minutes) and the door opens.
Now you know
Walk in. Get measured. Know what to work on.
Book a bay tonight, or start with the $79 First Swing: 60 minutes on TrackMan with a measured baseline and one practice priority.