Ohio Golf Journal March 2020

According to two unofficial sources, construction will begin in early 2020, replacing the existing range and restaurant facilities. BigShots Golf venues offervirtualgolfgames and entertainment activities for all ages and skill levels, elevated food that includes shareable bites and family‐style options, plus signature cocktails, craft beer and wine. BigShots Golf is majority owned by ClubCorp, the owner of Firestone Country Club and a major owner‐operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs in North America. ClubCorp currently operates one active facility, BigShots Golf in Vero Beach FLorida. The company has already announced plans to open locations soon in Fort Worth TX, Springfield MO and Bryan TX. Indoor and outdoor lounge seating, sports bars, mini golf, outdoor patios and private event spaces provide a family-friendly atmosphere. Players compete in their own hitting bays, with other players at the same venue or in real time with players at other BigShots Golf locations through Live Play™. BigShots Golf software uses advanced Doppler- based technology that tracks the accuracy and distance of each player’s shot and immediately maps the flight of the ball on the monitor for scoring. Players are awarded points for hitting targets located on a turf field. Currently, BigShots Golf offers five competitive, golf-simulated games with several game levels, plus simulations of selected golf courses. Ohio Golf Journal