Golf Garage
Discover why golf season is every season
Story by Lynn Leissler
Photography by Ezra Marcos
Golfers dream of making a hole-in-one. Some achieve it, for others it remains an elusive goal. Noah Horstman made not one, not two, but three holes-in-one in one year, yet didn’t envision golf as his career. Still, for that thirteen-year-old (you read that right), it might be viewed as a sign. There would be many twists and turns before he became founder and owner of Golf Garage, and with numerous professional achievements and recognitions, certifications and industry roles, and professional involvement to his name.
Golf Garage is so named because its first iteration consisted of two simulator bays in the Horstmans’ literal garage. Noah and his wife, Kimberly, sketched rough plans for the present facility on a napkin while out for dinner. Leading to that event, Noah had worked on grounds crews, done an internship at Harry & David (and decided he didn’t want to work in a cubicle), and had been a golf pro at Centennial Golf Club. An injury took him off the course as a playing professional and directed him to teaching, including being golf coach at Willamette University. He participated in various developmental opportunities, but when plans for indoor training facilities didn’t pass, he and his wife returned to Southern Oregon to be near family. He now believes that was for the best, because he is completely satisfied with where he is today.
The Phoenix location (across from Home Depot) opened in July 2024. Horstman says that more than just golfing, “I want to build a family culture. To build relationships within the community. Players of all levels can come together to practice, improve their skills, and build connections and friendships. One advantage of an indoor facility is that it’s always sunny and 70°.”
During construction, Horstman supported local businesses and continues doing so. The space above the bays will soon showcase advertisement banners for local businesses, uniform in overall design, but each with its own logo.
The nearly 20,000-square-foot facility features ten Falcon Simulator Bays. Our Falcon™ delivers more than a dozen points of ball and club performance data with each shot, and lets golfers practice in various weather conditions and elevations. More than 1,800 courses are available, including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. A simulator offers immediate feedback, allowing immediate correction. Measured data includes ball speed, launch angles, spin, and carry distance. It also measures club data—club head speed, path, angle, lie and face angle at impact, smash factor, loft at impact, impact location on club face within a millimeter, and closure rate. Such analysis doesn’t happen on the course. “Ten minutes in a bay is better than ten hours on the range,” claims Horstman, who believes each player is different. His academy structure focuses on three pillars: coaching to help with mechanics, the mental game, and performance coaching in fitness.
The right club is essential to improving your game and your comfort. Golf Garage offers tour-level fitting services using advanced technology to analyze your swing, body mechanics, and ball flight. Their expert team can tailor a club to your individual specifications, the analysis broken down by Southern Oregon’s only Master Club Fitters.
TOURPUTT, an amazing AI Putting Simulator, records and analyzes all aspects of your putting, focusing on green reading, starting angle, and putt speed. The data analysis/presentation is intuitive for golfers at all levels, giving instant feedback. This comprehensive putting training, with an emphasis on targeting “money putts,” will help you fine-tune your short game.
Golf pros are on hand to help with all aspects of your game, including lessons and private coaching. Golf Garage is proud to have as its Director of Instruction, Ryan Kukula, a PGA associate (soon to become a PGA member); Jessica Young, PGA Associate Director of Junior Golf; and Matt Preston, PGA Associate Director of Performance. They are the powerhouse team supporting Horstman’s efforts to grow the game of golf at the highest level in the country since 2019. New to the family is Logan Genaw, PGA Associate who brings a unique talent for club repair, fitting, and instruction. There are six (and soon nine) PGA coaches available, with Horstman being the only Top 50 Coach in the country located in Southern Oregon.
Other golf-related opportunities include an academy, an outdoor green, the availability of equipment and apparel with guaranteed lowest prices for members and students, and the largest indoor putting green in the state. Over 150 golf development programs are available for all ages and abilities.
Golf Garage is home to Southern Oregon University’s golf team, with Horstman as head coach. The facility has space for fundraisers, corporate retreats, team building meetings, networking events, birthday and anniversary parties, and other special occasions—a place for the whole family. You can check out “the game” on one of the 60 big-screen TVs, whether you’re following your favorite college or pro team, the Super Bowl, or the World Series. Whiskey Wine & Wedges, Bourbons & Bombs, and Ladies Links & Drinks are a few special events hosted in the past.
Other non-golf amenities include Pilates, FitSprings and Fitness and Pilates Private Studio, Kimberly Horstman’s business. There are also showers and lockers, a physical therapy office, and a meeting room. If you’re hungry or thirsty, try Birdie’s Pub or Tani’s Sushi with Chef Ethan, plus two permanent food trucks outside and more to come. Conceivably, you could pop in, hit some balls or get in a workout, then grab a coffee or a drink and a bite to eat before heading to the next thing on your agenda.
Golf Garage works with some non-profits, including the Boys & Girls Club golf team, YMCA, local school districts, the PGA Jr. League, and more. Scholarships are available.
Membership, with various levels and amenities, allows 24/7 access, lessons from Southern Oregon’s only nationally recognized instruction team, and niceties such as a fitness coaching program, food and beverage options, and a private meeting room and lounge. Non-members are welcome as well, though with different opportunities and hours.
Horstman summarizes the heart of Golf Garage. “The idea is player development, then out on the golf course. We are building golfers, not indoor golfers.” That’s why Horstman has partnered with seven local area courses, with a goal of 20 by the end of 2026. Player development is ongoing, so he knows folks will return for more development and fine tuning. Knowing that, he plans to build 50 more facilities over the next ten years.
See the website for hours, pricing, membership, special events, and more.
3336 Grove Rd, Phoenix
541-897-9982
