Golf entertainment leader Topgolf International, Inc. will open its first location in Arizona tomorrow, following its VIP grand opening party this evening. The new 65,000-square-foot facility will be the company’s 13th location worldwide, first in the southwestern United States, and the first to be built on Native American lands.
The private VIP grand opening party will feature music and entertainment, prize giveaways, complimentary food, drinks and, of course, Topgolf® play. Special appearances will be made by Arizona Cardinals’ wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys from Fox Sports 910 AM Phoenix. Topgolf partner Uber is offering partygoers 30 percent discounts on rides to and from the party as well as gift cards. The first 230 Phoenix-area residents to sign up for a Platinum or Gold membership at the new location received invitations to the party, in addition to community leaders and social media contest winners.
Topgolf is a one-of-a-kind golf entertainment experience with seven competitive games and advanced technology to track the accuracy and distance of players’ shots. Constructed by ARCO/Murray, the three-level Topgolf at Riverwalk facility includes: 102 climate-controlled hitting bays; a full-service restaurant and three bars; more than 230 high-definition flat-screen TVs; a rooftop terrace with fire pits; and 3,000 square feet of private event space. The Topgolf app, available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, allows users to change the channel on the TV in each hitting bay.
“We can’t wait to open our doors tomorrow,” said Topgolf at Riverwalk Director of Operations Hana Khouri. “It’s going to be an amazing summer at Topgolf. Golfing in Arizona during the summertime can be uncomfortably hot, but Topgolf offers a great alternative for golf fans since our hitting bays are shaded and cooled with fans and misters. We will be hosting golf tournaments, daytime clinics for kids, Monday evening leagues, themed costume parties, and live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night on our rooftop terrace. And even if you don’t play golf, there will be no shortage of things to do here.”
Topgolf at Riverwalk hired approximately 450 local residents to staff the site. Company officials estimate that the location will serve 450,000 visitors in Scottsdale in its first year of operation, with a 10-year economic output exceeding $264 million.
“We are proud to welcome Topgolf to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and its Cultural and Entertainment Destination area, Talking Stick,” said Blessing McAnlis-Vasquez, Talking Stick Destination project manager. “Talking Stick offers a wide variety of amenities, from shopping and gaming to spring training baseball and hotel accommodations. We look forward to the additional fun and excitement that Topgolf will bring to our guest experience. When guests visit Topgolf, not only will they have a good time perfecting their golf swing, but they will also enjoy the spectacular views of the SRPMIC and the valley of the sun. It will be an experience unlike any other in the valley, and we are happy to welcome them.”
Topgolf at Riverwalk is located at 9500 E. Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.topgolf.com.
