|
implies, is open around-the-clock for golfers to improve their games or test their skill on a track.
“ We are really tailored for people who are trying to work on their game as well as people who may be on a time crunch and can’ t go to the range during the day,” Papierniak said.
The pandemic brought about a rise in golf participation as the course was one of the few places people could go and safely social distance while enjoying recreation. The uptick in play also brought a surge in golfers wanting to practice and improve their games, both through traditional driving ranges and new-age simulators.
|
“ The whole concept was to create something that was an affordable place to practice which is how we fell into the membership model.”
A golfer can pay $ 100 a month for unlimited use of the facility, which never closes. Members receive access information and can check in to Tee24 on their own schedule, avoiding waits at ranges as well as unsavory weather conditions.
There are options for members to bring guests or to purchase fewer visits, and they are typically priced at lower amounts than one would pay at a standard driving range for the same amount of time.
|
video play back of your club than if you go out to the range and hit all day without being able to make the same fixes,” Gilliam said.
Papierniak loaded up a driving range on one of the simulators and took a swing. He then walked over to a computer screen which showed a wide range of data about his swing including club speed, ball speed and smash factor. The stats provide suggested ranges for swing factors and show the golfer where improvement is needed.
“ It’ s all geared toward accuracy and improving their game,” Papierniak said.
|
FEATURE |
|
Rob Gilliam opened Tee24 in Clarksville about three years ago. His business partner, Jared Johnson, is a PGA associate who brings his knowledge of the game to Gilliam’ s marketing mindset.
“ I saw a gap in the market where people weren’ t catering to golfers for practice,” Gilliam said.
|
Gilliam emphasized that Tee24 isn’ t an entertainment golf range where people show up, spray some balls around, get a few drinks and call it a day. It’ s a place where golfers of all skillsets can improve their games and get instant feedback on their swings.
“ You’ ll have local pros come in and say that you can learn more in five minutes from being able to watch the
|
About 20 % of the visits to Tee24 occur between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m., as members are able to practice at times that work with their schedules.
There’ s also a Tee24 in Middletown in Louisville, and Gilliam said upgrades are planned for the Clarksville facility.
To book a bay, visit tee24. golf.
|