Top Golf metro rumors
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This "Top Golf-like" facility recently opened up in Sioux Falls:
https://greatshots.golf/
Wonder if these type of one-offs can make a go of it in markets that are too small for the name-brand and franchised venues. Not sure about operating costs, but the large capital outlay and northern climate have to factor ino that business model.
https://greatshots.golf/
Wonder if these type of one-offs can make a go of it in markets that are too small for the name-brand and franchised venues. Not sure about operating costs, but the large capital outlay and northern climate have to factor ino that business model.
not even remotely interested in regular golf at all (mini golf hell yeah though), but I can see this being fun as you have said like an alternative to bowling really
At one time a few years ago we talked about something like this for Briarwood in Ankeny, using the range to create this type of thing. I hope Copper makes this work and they can put money back into the original course as it could be a much nicer place than it is today.
These (Waukee) rumors are back and really heating up.
TG is going to have to take some chances on growing markets if they want to keep growing.
Is this something that people go to more than 1 time a year. I feel like it is similar to a bowling alley in that regular people go try it out, and differs from a bowling alley in that real golfers go golf at a course.
I think it’d be successful here. I would pry go 3-5 times a year with my friends. The ones I have been to always have legit bar/tv/food setups so I think you would get a lot of people to go and chill.
It’s not like there are tons of things to do around here so this would be a good option.
Works for smash park. Sure you can go there and do pickleball or whatever, but many just go hang out and drink.
So, SO late to the conversation. Here's what I'm missing: how is TG different from the golf simulators in the mid-late 90s?
Not that it really matters - I'd go for the social aspect and avoid the frustrations of golf....
Not that it really matters - I'd go for the social aspect and avoid the frustrations of golf....
How do you mean simulators in the 90s? You know those are still pretty popular, right?
It’s a whole different animal. Both in the activities and the upscale feel of it all.
TopGolf opened in Omaha (57th largest metropolitan area population in the US) last summer. Des Moines metro is 83rd largest (all numbers from dubious google searches). There are obviously other factors, but it seems like we might still be a few years out from a stand-alone facility. TG licensing to an existing course also might be more in line with the business plan.