Chamber Business Connection Vol. 1, Issue 8 | Page 6

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our members who are set to renew
their membership this month!
10+ 1+
YEARS YEARS
Allied Fabricating & Welding Co.
Pontones Music
Longhorn Steakhouse
Drury Inn & Suites
Pinnacle Golf Club
John J. Dubos, DDS, Inc.
Bill's On Broadway
Meyers Jewelers Grove City
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Moo Moo Car Wash Grove City
Ohio Small Business Development Center
Massey's Pizza Sports Bar and Grill
Lawler Inspections Group, LLC.
Buffalo Wild Wings
The Farm Table
Broadway Fireplace & Decor
E.E. Ward Moving & Storage
5+
YEARS
United Garage Door Columbus
The Cheer Center
Harrison College
Gerber Collision Repair Centers
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram
ABC Restrooms, LLC
Plum Run Winery & Grove City Brewing Company
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Help us welcome our new members!
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel
Gary's Electric Service
CAR-GO Self Storage
Tish Kotila Mary Kay
Anytime Fitness
Independent Beauty Consultant
Horton Emergency Vehicles
Tin Box Cafe
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& CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY
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The First of its Kind
We walk into a huge indoor soccer field that smells a bit
like a new car. The faux grass feels nice beneath my feet,
even though hard soled shoes. I ask about the grass.
Clanin explains this is no ordinary turf.
“It has no nasty black pellets -its top of the line turf from a
partnership between Forever Lawn and DuPont
Surrounding us on the field are an array of different
games – soccer darts, soccer pool, and bubble balls you
can climb into – just to name a few. There are close to a
dozen different soccer themed games I ask if there is a
weight limit to the bubbles.
Guzzo laughs as we walk towards them. “The bubble
balls are ready for whoever can fit in them.” She says, still
laughing. Clanin sees the curious look on my face and
continues. “She’s not lying!” he chuckles as well. “We’ve
had 7 year olds to…” he thinks for a moment. “…we’ve had
a lady of 78 in there playing!”
N
estled right within Grove City is a burgeoning new
attraction – though it’s not what you’d expect. It’s the
first of its kind in the entire nation – a dedicated footgolf
course and soccer theme park called Kickmaster Footgolf.
As I enter and walk towards the counter, I spy staff hurrying
about, preparing the facility for the grand opening.
Outside, the fairway is being meticulously trimmed. Inside,
one of the owners, Deborah Guzzo, is putting the final
touches on the various attractions.
Guzzo greets me graciously, and just as we begin to talk
shop, the front door swings open wildly from behind. Bob
Clanin enters. He’s an owner as well – and the mastermind
behind Kickmaster. He is wearing jeans, a T-shirt, and an
enormous smile from ear to ear – and for good reason.
Another Kickmaster location has just been approved in
Mississippi.
We begin the interview, and Clanin explains what Footgolf
is, and why Kickmaster is so unique.
“Footgolf was created in Europe about five years ago…”
he says. “It has evolved and now there’s the Amer ican
Footgolf league, the US Footgolf league and now there are
professional tournaments that are played on weekends.
And you actually get paid to play, professional Footgolfers
- it’s crazy.”
“I had the vision two and a half years ago to create the first
dedicated Footgolf course in the entire country,” he says.
“So, as the idea grew, this whole building grew too and you
know what, let’s be the very first dedicated soccer theme
park in the country as well.”
Guzzo picks up without missing a beat. “There’s nothing
like this around – there’s nothing like this in the United
States. There hasn’t been one person who’s left here and
said that this was boring. Yesterday we had thirty-five 5
year olds playing in here with ten adults playing in here,
and it was hilarious!”
Footgolf
Human Hamster Balls
Soccer Darts, Pool Tables
and Target Challenge
Bubble Balls
Indoor Glow-in-the-Dark
Dodgeball
Outdoor Glow-in-the-Dark
Footgolf
Three Batting Cages
Full Field for any Sport
Game or Practice.
Gazebo - Weddings and
Events
Golf Simulator
900 sf Conference Room
Putting green
Custom Patio
CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION
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FOR 50% OFF A GAME OF
WEEKDAY FOOTGOLF!
Inflatable Rentals
Available:
Soccer Dart Board
Bubble Balls
Hamster Balls
Soccer Target Challenge
Soccer Pool Tables
Inflatable Climbing Wall