Topgolf announces Ridgeland location; will be second golf entertainment venue in Metro area
There will soon be two golf entertainment companies in Madison County.
After GolfSuites announced its foray into Madison The City recently, Topgolf has now announced its plans to locate off Interstate 55 in Ridgeland, northeast of the Renaissance at Colony Park.
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"We are thrilled to be joining the Greater Jackson community and look forward to welcoming those in and around the capital city," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway in a statement. "As a company focused on enabling more people to play the game of golf, we feel the Jackson area is a perfect place to kick off our growth within the region."
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It is expected that GolfSuites will build off Galleria Parkway in Madison and that construction will be complete by spring 2023.
According to a press release, the two-level Topgolf venue will feature 60 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, music and year-round programming. The Topgolf venue will be fully equipped with Topgolf's proprietary Toptracer technology to accurately trace the flight path of golf balls.
Topgolf's Ridgeland venue will employ approximately 200 people. There has been no word as to how many people GolfSuites will employ.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Topgolf announces plans to open in Ridgeland, Mississippi
