Year-round golf will be available in Fishers next year, based on an announcement today that Topgolf is building its first Indiana facility here. If all goes as planned, the golfing center will open its 116th Street & Cumberland road location in the spring of 2017.
The 65,000-square-foot venue would be one-of-a-kind. Here’s how the news release from the City of Fishers describes it: “…offering competitive golfing games for all ages and skill levels and advanced technology to track the accuracy and distance of players’ shots. Those who just want to relax can enjoy the upscale, laid-back ambiance that boasts more than 230 high-definition flat-screen TVs and an extensive food and beverage menu.”
“As we look to expand in the Midwest, Indianapolis is a key market that has been on Topgolf’s radar for a long time,” said Topgolf Vice President of Real Estate Development Zach Shor in the city news release. “Fishers offers a centralized location in the state and close proximity to Indianapolis. It’s a vibrant community that is frequently recognized as a top place to live and work, and we hope to provide residents a new destination for entertainment.”
This is planned as a three-level location – which would be open year-round, includes up to 3,000 square feet of private event space and 102 climate-controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time.
Here is how Topgolf describes itself:
“Topgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating the best times of your life, with 24 locations serving a projected 8 million guests annually. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each facility offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, climate-controlled hitting bays, and hundreds of HDTVs. Topgolf also brings fun, interactive experiences to the community through its Topgolf U lessons, leagues, tournaments, KidZone parties, and social and corporate events. To learn more about Topgolf, visit www.topgolf.com ”
The Fishers City Council will consider a fee waiver of $666,000 for Topgolf at the meeting set for Tuesday, February 18th, at 7pm. The city says the investment by Topgolf in the center will be at least $18 million. The waiver is being offered in exchange for the investment in the center, per a City Council Action Form.
