Golf has long held a reputation for requiring half a day’s commitment, pristine weather, and a dress code that can sometimes feel a little stuck in the past. But down on Emu Bank, perched right over the waters of Lake Ginninderra, brand-new indoor destination P59 has reinvigorated the narrative entirely.
Part high-tech simulator space, part boutique golf retail hub, and part relaxed social lounge, P59 was built to bring golf directly to where people live, socialise, and play. Without any of the traditional barriers of golf.
Bringing the Game to the Inner North
For the team behind P59, choosing Emu Bank in Belconnen was a deliberate choice to make golf an effortless part of modern life.
“Golf has traditionally required a massive time commitment, travel, and planning around weather,” the founder Matt Fenech explains. “We wanted to create a place where people could fit golf into their everyday lives. Emu Bank is a great spot, Lake Ginninderra is underrated, and we love hearing customers upstairs go, ‘Oh my gosh, what a beautiful view you get from up here.’ “
With roughly 4,000 golfers living within a 15-minute radius, and an increasing number of locals living in higher-density housing nearby, P59 fills a massive gap for North Canberra.
World-Class Tech Meets Tour-Grade Apparel
Step inside and you’ll find technology that rivals the practice facilities of the world’s elite professionals.
Each bay is powered by TrackMan technology, the exact same orange-and-green box setup seen on the range at the PGA Tour and The Masters, giving players hyper-accurate ball flight, club data, and built-in AI swing coaching. Alongside TrackMan, P59 features PuttView, a green-visualisation and putting analysis system with only a few hundred installations worldwide. Given putting accounts for roughly 60% of all shots in a round, it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to shave strokes off their score.
Beyond the technology, P59 doubles as one of Canberra’s most curated golf retail destinations:
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Greyson Clothiers: P59 is the only Canberra retailer for this luxury, wolf-emblem brand worn across professional tours.
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Malbon Golf: Bringing modern, streetwear-inspired golf lifestyle gear to the nation’s capital.
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Piretti Putters: Proudly the only retailer in Australia for these handcrafted, family-built putters.
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LAB Golf: Canberra’s sole fitting partner for the revolutionary Lie, Angle, Balance putters.
A Space Built for Belconnen
You don’t need a pristine handicap or a bag full of expensive clubs to walk through the doors. P59 was explicitly designed to strip away the intimidating atmosphere that often turns beginners, women, and kids away from the sport.
“I can’t stand going to a golf course and being made to feel inferior or not worthy of being there,” said Matt. “When you come to P59, you should feel welcomed, relaxed, and like our guest. Learn to play here, build your confidence, and develop your swing in a stress-free environment.”
Whether you’re a complete beginner wanting to play arcade-style golf games, drink your own BYO beverages, and hang out with friends, or a low-handicapper using trackable data to dial in your yardages, both worlds comfortably co-exist here.
The aesthetic reflects that same modern mindset. Designed in collaboration with local agencies Inklab, builder Matt Leehmus, and Archer Design Studio, the concrete shell was transformed in just eight weeks into a stunning, bold retail floor and upstairs private simulator lounge.
A Proudly Local Venture
As a 100% Canberra-owned and founded business, P59 is looking to build Belconnen brand founded in community with big ambitions.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far,” says the team. “We hope this becomes an export for the city we can all be proud of. More than anything, we want people to come in, have fun, catch up with friends, and enjoy golf for life.”
The Details
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Where: P59, Emu Bank, Belconnen (overlooking Lake Ginninderra)
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What: TrackMan Golf Simulators, PuttView Tech, Tour-Grade Custom Fitting, Boutique Retail, PGA Coaching
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The Vibe: No dress codes, zero snobbery, BYO friendly, arcade or full-course play
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Bookings & Info: Head to the P59 Website to reserve a bay or explore custom fitting options.
