EXCITING UPGRADES COMING MARCH 1st

Written by Golf It!

We’ve listened, and now…we level up!

We are throwing ourselves into the new year and creating a new, fresh feel for Scotland’s ultimate family golf attraction – including player-controlled heating in every bay.

Our team are always looking for ways to improve your player experience here so their observations and ideas, plus your player feedback, have inspired a LOT of changes.

We will close for a few weeks from FEBRUARY 3 to carry out major works to tweak, upgrade and replace various elements of our set-up.

The new-look Golf It! will tee off on MARCH 1, as we spring into action with way too many exciting changes and additions to tell you about here.

Head of Golf Alyson McKechin said: “We are thrilled Golf It! has been embraced by the people of Glasgow and beyond but we will always strive to be better – I’m a former pro so competing is a passion.

“We listen to our players so we are acting on feedback to make their Golf It! experience even better.

“It’s all going to feel warmer and more comfortable throughout the year, with heated bays controlled by players, Astro Turf underfoot throughout to bring that outdoor look inside and lots of enhancements to the Big Feed area and the Hub in general.”

Of course there’s more to it than heating and grass, so Golf It! is renewing equipment and tweaking things the team feel could be better across the board.

“As well as the aesthetic and comfort improvements for players just falling in love with the game, there are a lot of other features we are looking at that will enhance Golf It! for experienced golfers.

“For example we’re replacing all the balls and mats on the range, looking at those tiny margins which can add that extra few per cent on performance.

“Many won’t realise golf balls can become less predictable in flight as they wear, so we’re renewing them all to help you get the perfect drive every time.

“This won’t have a huge impact for players who are new to the game, but it’s these details that make a difference for really dedicated mid to high level golfers.

“Again, Golf It! and golf are for everyone, that’s at the forefront of everything we do and always will be. Whatever your level, we’re here to help you improve and enjoy yourself.”

Golf It! was created by The R&A to make the game more accessible, affordable and inclusive and the works being carried out through February are designed to do just that, as well as make every player’s visit more enjoyable.

“We’ve looked at everything from top to bottom – or from tee to hole – to see how we can make things better, any tweaks or changes to make an already great attraction the absolute best it could be.

“The R&A created Golf It! to show it really is a game for anyone. The driver – pun intended –was working towards the core values of The R&A: making golf more accessible, affordable and inclusive.

“That’s how I see the game – there’s nothing more rewarding for me than seeing a kid’s eyes light up as they get that click. Suddenly they’re hitting the ball every swing and LOVING it.

“That spark as they fall in love with the game. That moment is at the heart of everything, that’s why we are here.

“We want to make the experience even better for everyone who visits – so come join us on March 1 and check out the Start Of The Season at Golf It!”

Golf It! is open on Feb 1 and 2 before closing from Feb 3 until the relaunch on March 1