Living in Central PA gives you a pretty lackluster all year golfing experience. It’s rainy, in the spring, super hot, cold in the winter, and everything in between. Are there great days? Of course. The type of days you don’t want to stop being outside and after 18 holes decide you want to play some more. However, all good things come to an end, and that means golf weather will come to an end. Enter Top Golf. The outdoor driving range opens every month of the year through all seasons and all the weather. I’ve recently been to the Topgolf in Bridgeville, PA (Pittsburgh) and had a great experience.
To start my review I would like to start by saying any outdoor golf experience is worthy of a 5-star rating given the weather. It was probably 30-40 degrees in late October, and I had skepticism about how things would work out. This skepticism was quickly put to rest when I was led to my bay filled with couches, a bar, outside heaters, and a full club set. It was a golfers heaven. Our bay was on the third level too, so we were elevated enough to see the entire playing field. The playing field is a massive area, probably the size of 10 football fields, filled with targets that you aim at. There are countless game modes that you can play with your party that is all scored by the computer system and it makes for an absolute blast. The picture below is a perfect representation of what everything in my experience looked like.
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I won’t get into the prices, but just know they are expensive. In a party of two, with dinner and some fountain drinks, we were well into the hundreds of dollars. Which begs the question. Was it worth it? Well, let’s think about it. In the summer your avid golfer golfs 3-4 times a week, and on average spends 20 dollars a round with cart fees, food, and drinks. Also restocks on balls, tees, and a new glove every week or so. If your getting the all-inclusive experience for a few hundred dollars one time in the winter, when the weather prohibits any golf anyway, makes it worth it enough for me.
Topgolf is well worth the price, and I will be returning soon. Maybe not this winter since golf season is right around the corner, but soon.
As a beginner TopGolf seems like a much more enjoyable driving range experience, but the price does seem a bit steep. Trying to golf in 100 degree weather without gloves was not fun, but I did also only spend like 8 dollars in total at the range near me. The college student deal for 15$ does look like a great value, so I’ll have to go with a few of my friends if we ever find ourselves in Pittsburgh.
I can really see the appeal of a driving range with these kinds of accommodations during the winter for avid golfers who are missing the game! Judging by the price of a visit, I assume that one may only treat themselves to this luxury once or twice throughout the winter, but based on the high demand for something like this and the quality service Topgolf seems to provide, it seems like many people will find this worth the price. I’m glad you had such a positive experience there!
I’ve been to Topgolf a few time, but I usually go on Tuesdays because it is half priced. I liked it when I went, but it doesn’t quite scratch my golf itch. There’s nothing better than being outside on a nice summer day and walking 9 or 18. However, I think Topgolf is a great way to make golf social with those who are not avid golfers, as you can go to simply hang out rather than worrying about a performance.
I really enjoy golfing as well and this looks like a pretty awesome experience. I have never been anywhere as nice as this TopGolf before and I am not sure if I would after hearing about the prices! however if gold is truly something you are patronage about that is more important than money. If gold were a top passion of mine I am sure I would be more interested in this particular venue but to me golf is not something worth such an expense. I am glad you enjoyed it however looks like a great time.