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Local officials hope that TopGolf will boost retail and leisure spending in Baton Rouge
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:13 am
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:13 am
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Will Topgolf be a boon for Baton Rouge tourism? Local officials have high hopes
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The Topgolf location opening soon in Baton Rouge could be a regional draw on par with a Bass Pro or Cabela’s store that also adds to the city's list of entertainment attractions.
“It’s more of a local type attraction that people will try out and make about an hour drive for,” said Nicholas Watanabe, an assistant professor of sports and entertainment management at the University of South Carolina. “It’s a nice, good place to visit if you’re hosting a conference.”
Topgolf unveiled its Baton Rouge location to the media and VIPs Wednesday night, giving hundreds of people a chance to hit golf balls, drink cocktails and sample dishes ranging from chicken potstickers to pork loin. Daniel Giddens, a golf services manager, said Topgolf will announce the opening date for the location on Monday, but there were no signs that things aren't ready at the facility near Interstate 10 and Siegen Lane.
At Topgolf, players hit golf balls that are equipped with microchips that track accuracy and distance and score each drive. There are 72 bays to tee off from — 24 on each level of the entertainment center.
This will be the first Topgolf location in Louisiana. The Dallas-based chain has nearly 60 locations open across the U.S., but this will be the only one between Houston and Birmingham, Alabama.
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Paul Arrigo, president and chief executive officer of Visit Baton Rouge, said Topgolf will add to the family entertainment available in Baton Rouge, along with the nearby Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landin’ amusement park at the Interstate 10-Highland Road exit, the Main Event bowling alley/laser tag facility under construction at the nearby Mall of Louisiana and the Red Stick Social bowling alley set to open soon on the more-distant Government Street.
“This is an additional attraction we have to offer,” he said. Arrigo said Topgolf should be an appealing destination for the youth baseball and soccer teams participating in regional and national tournaments in the area.
I had a good time at the OKC and Houston locations when we were there. Not sure I'd like it in cold weather, but it should provide a little boost during the travel ball tournaments, baseball season, football season, and country superfest in Baton Rouge.
It's a decent venue for the whole family.
This post was edited on 1/5/19 at 7:49 am
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Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:18 am to member12
Sounds fun. If it does well let's put one in Scottlandville.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:18 am to member12
It definitely helps in my opinion. One more reason for adults to agree on coming to Baton Rouge. They building a Main Event at the Mall so all of a sudden South East Baton Rouge looks somewhat appealing for entertainment, 3 exits in a row.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:20 am to member12
$45 per bay per hour...
Nice.
Nice.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:21 am to BeerMoney
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They building a Main Event at the Mall so all of a sudden South East Baton Rouge looks somewhat appealing for entertainment, 3 exits in a row.
Main Event is like a magnet for trash and will only help further ruin the mall. The MOL and that AMC behind it are already horrible and Main Event will only speed up its downfall.
TopGolf should be okay as it will likely price out most of the morons that would cause trouble. It is definitely a plus for BR.
This post was edited on 1/4/19 at 11:23 am
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:21 am to BeerMoney
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It definitely helps in my opinion. One more reason for adults to agree on coming to Baton Rouge. They building a Main Event at the Mall so all of a sudden South East Baton Rouge looks somewhat appealing for entertainment, 3 exits in a row.
Main Event can be fun with the right crowd.
This post was edited on 1/4/19 at 11:22 am
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:24 am to member12
I bet some baws from Lafayette will come check it out. Spending that oil field cash
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:24 am to ell_13
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$45 per bay per hour...
Nice.
I've never been with less than 4 or 5 people and you really aren't ever going to want to stay more than 2 hours. $20/person isn't bad.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:24 am to member12
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adds to the city's list of entertainment attractions
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on par with a Bass Pro or Cabela’s
nothing says a good time like walking around cabelas
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:25 am to TigersSEC2010
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Main Event is like a magnet for trash and will only help further ruin the mall.
Not really. It's similar to Dave and Busters, so they'll see a lot of birthday parties, etc.. They tend to get more popular when the weather is bad, which in Baton Rouge is probably right about now (and the summer).
This post was edited on 1/4/19 at 11:26 am
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:27 am to member12
I'll say this: a buddy of mine drives to Houston for a weekend two times a year just for TopGolf there. He's thrilled that Baton Rouge is getting one now. I'm sure he's not the only one who drives that far for TopGolf.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:32 am to TDsngumbo
The TopGolf in Pittsburgh just opened last year. It's about 45 minutes from my house, so it's not particularly convenient.
We had a great time there. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but I will definitely go again when it stops wintering in Pittsburgh.
We had a great time there. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but I will definitely go again when it stops wintering in Pittsburgh.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:48 am to member12
I got invited to the free preview the other night. If you're playing with 5 other people you will need at least 2 hours. It takes a while to get through a 6 person game.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:51 am to oreeg
Same here..I agree
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:54 am to member12
Always enjoyed the Top Golf locations in Houston. Great for business functions or charity events. I've only been with large groups of people. Great time and the food they served was excellent as well.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:56 am to member12
Went to the one in Houston for the Wisky game.
Food was surprisingly good. Beer was surprisingly cheap. I had a blast
Food was surprisingly good. Beer was surprisingly cheap. I had a blast
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:58 am to Winston Cup
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nothing says a good time like walking around cabelas
It's a rare time I go to one of those places without coming home with something.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:59 am to LaBR4
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I bet some baws from Lafayette will come check it out. Spending that oil field cash
omw
Posted on 1/4/19 at 11:59 am to member12
Golf sucks. Won’t go.
Different strokes, different folks
Different strokes, different folks
Posted on 1/4/19 at 12:00 pm to member12
Building one to open soon by me as well. It went through a lot of city voting because residents were concerned about the traffic, noise, lights etc...
Glad it is coming, and should boost an already nice end of town in Louisville by the Malls in the East end.
Glad it is coming, and should boost an already nice end of town in Louisville by the Malls in the East end.
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