Topgolf coming to Calgary: Launchpad at

[ExtraSlow]

Not called Topgolf, but it's the same deal apparently.
https://calgaryherald.com/sports/golf/course-operator-unveils-plans-for-two-topgolf-style-facilities-in-calgary-area/wcm/5c98ba2a-21fa-4801-bc65-992373ca9bce
Heritage Pointe and Mickelson National.

I like topgolf. Will see how busy these get. Would be sweet if they had one closer to offices.

[killramos]

Putting these so far out is a fail before they were ever started.

[Buster]

Can I smoke a cigar while doing this? Because that's the best part of golf.

[bjstare]

Putting these so far out is a fail before they were ever started.

This. No freakin way people are going to drive 30min (at least) one way to go do this... adding to that they can’t really drink because an Uber home would cost a fortune.

Great for the folks that live in HP and harmony though.

[ExtraSlow]

The dirty south will love the HP location.

[SkiBum5.0]

Disagree with location comments. TopGolf also not in city centers. Houston’s is actually in Katy, and is rammed everyday.

[lasimmon]

Disagree with location comments. TopGolf also not in city centers. Houston’s is actually in Katy, and is rammed everyday.

Having it in Katy is more like it being in west hills. Where they building is like having it in Gavelston.

Also top golf sucks.

[Ekliptix]

Top golf doesn't suck. I use to live in Houston, and it was one of the best things to do with friends visited.
I took my brother and our friends to Austin for his bachelor party. One of the things we did was Top Golf. I arranged for an unlimited alcohol package at Top Golf, which I'm sure ended up costing Top Golf more then we paid for it.

Also, I like the location. #southlife

[ExtraSlow]

Admittedly, the only topgolf I've done was in Vegas, but I liked that. We shall see how the Canadian version compares.

[npham]

Having it in Katy is more like it being in west hills. Where they building is like having it in Gavelston.

Also top golf sucks.

You had me in the first part...

But Top Golf isn't going to replace golf. It's a social activity and you're there to eat/drink and hit some shots now and again. If you're going there thinking it's anything remotely close to golf, then you're doing it wrong. I would bring my own clubs though, the gear they typically have is rough.

[civic_stylez]

Right in my backyard. Love it. Cant wait.. let the gambling begin lol.

[killramos]

Putting it hell and gone far away makes it a novelty people will try once, not encourage repeat customers.

Might as well be in red deer or Lethbridge.

[2Legit2Quit]

As someone who lives in Chaparral, I approve of this location.

If you're allowed to crush beers then I'll go regularly.

[Ekliptix]

Btw, I don't like real golf, which is why I like Top Golf.

[SJW]

As someone who lives in Chaparral, I approve of this location.

If you're allowed to crush beers then I'll go regularly.

100% it'll be licenced.

[Chandler_Racing]

Right in my backyard. Love it. Cant wait.. let the gambling begin lol.

x2 :thumbsup:

[ExtraSlow]

Btw, I don't like real golf, which is why I like Top Golf.

+1 right here. a real round of golf, with warm up, waiting for slower players, and a pint after is a 6 hour fuckshow. Topgolf, easy to be in and out in 3 hours. Huge advantage.

[SJW]

+1 right here. a real round of golf, with warm up, waiting for slower players, and a pint after is a 6 hour fuckshow. Topgolf, easy to be in and out in 3 hours. Huge advantage.

and get even more shitfaced than when playing actual golf.

[ExtraSlow]

Ideally yes.

[davidI]

Having it in Katy is more like it being in west hills. Where they building is like having it in Gavelston.

Would have been sweet if the Tsuu T'ina thought of this and built it near the Grey Eagle Casino or Sarcee / Highway 8 interchange.

[ExtraSlow]

Any if you cats been out to either launchpad location in the last 2 seasons?

[Disoblige]

I went to the Heritage Pointe one. It was fun!

[killramos]

I went to mickelson.

The food and Bev is super slow, pre order if you can. I recall waiting at least half my round for a beer.

Was pretty pricey for what it was. But it was fun.

[ExtraSlow]

If they aren't shooting beers at you with some kind of automated refill machine, they are doing it wrong.
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[finboy]

The “putting” experience is fucking infuriating, never thought I would hate something more than putting at a screen

[kenny]

I've gone a few times to the Heritage Pointe one, minor issues each time but overall still a fun time.

Don't like the fact they include the suite/booth fee on the bill along with the food so the tip gets inflated. Also sucks that they put the reservation times back to back so if the group ahead of you isn't herded out by the servers, you lose out on the time you pay for.

As Killy says, order your food/drinks before hand while hanging out before your scheduled time.

[ExtraSlow]

Ya know, I did TopGolf in Atlanta this April. Nothing annoying about it. Like fuck I'd put up with paying for time when someone else hadn't vacated the booth.

[Nufy]

Did the Mikkelson one in the spring as part of a Corp Challenge thing...

Servers were cute...beer was cold (a bit pricy but meh...)

Games were similar to Top Golf...

I only paid for the beer so cant comment on anything else price wise...

[bigboom]

The “putting” experience is fucking infuriating, never thought I would hate something more than putting at a screen

You gotta set it to gimme putts.

[killramos]

When I did it we just did the arcade style games

[ExtraSlow]

Does launchpad have angry birds? TopGolf does and it's amazing.

[R-Audi]

Just a stupid fishing game...

[ExtraSlow]

Launchpad review: Went today to the Heritage Pointe location, while it was snowing.
1) heaters so strong we turned them down. Staff says they are good to - 20c. I don't know about that but at - 2 and breezy it was fine without any excessive clothing requirements.
2) because they use an optical tracking system (different than TopGolf I think. So the tracking is not reliable for low shots. Suspect that's better if you get decent loft, or if the ground isn't covered in snow. If the system doesn't track your shot you just go again.
3) the ball feeding system jammed several times on our first stall. They moved us to an adjacent stall and that one had no issues. Still frustrating when you pay by the minute and you are wasting time.
4) no angry birds. The fishing game is suited to little kids, because it's basically random and doesn't reward skill. The other games are all fine.
5) Was not full at all, but it was - 2 and snowing, so that doesn't mean much.
6) food was okay. Except the nachos were a soggy mess. Sliders, chicken finger, club sandwich all good.
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[Kavy]

I was there Saturday night and I agree with the nachos being a mess. Don’t get those.

I have been there about 10 times in the last 2 months and my gripe is the putting system. I hate dropping a ball 7 yards away from the hole and then having to hit it 50 yards to “putt” only to somehow end up with a double bogey, like I would 4 put from 7 yards ��.

I agree that the tipping system, especially when my average bill is $350 and my food and beverages are about $60 of that bill. Staff have been great every time I have gone. The tracking system seems to reward you on high and slow like mentioned.

Fun story as Saturday night there was a check stop right at the gates and it looked like they were cleaning up, I had to pull over as the breathalyzer errored for me and then I sat waiting another 20 just to get out because there was so many tow trucks. Glad I’m old and I tend to drink more water then anything now days.