INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Topgolf Cleveland is officially open!
After nearly two years, the 59th location of this high-tech driving range/entertainment venue is open for business in Independence.
The new entertainment hub is bringing about 500 jobs to the city and will infuse the local economy with an estimated $264.5 million over a 10-year period. It also means more local income taxes for Independence.
Topgolf features golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in a hitting bay. Hitting bays are climate controlled, meaning the Northeast Ohio snow won't stop guests from enjoying themselves year-round.
The venues also feature food, bars, TVs and music for additional entertainment. Private spaces and rooms can be rented for events and a rooftop terrace features a fire pit. Each Topgolf site also features an executive chef creating a full menu, from weekend brunch to flatbreads, burgers and donut holes.
Guests can also book lessons to improve their swing, or those looking for social opportunities can join competitive Topgolf leagues for every skill level.
So naturally, we had to send our own Mike Polk Jr. to check out the fun, food, and fores. Only problem? Mike is not a golfer. In fact, he's never really played the game at all.
But as he learned, the three story, 65,000 square foot venue is not only the perfect place to perfect your game, it's also a just great destination to have some fun.
Watch Mike's visit to Topgolf in the player above.