Scotland’s first three-storey driving range and golf entertainment centre will open in Rutherglen, after it was approved by planners.
Topgolf International, a global sports entertainment company, says its multi-level complex proposed for Cambuslang Road will allow golfers to practice their swing from climate controlled hitting bays 27 feet in the air.
Full plans for the huge complex included 72 hitting bays over three tiers, an open air roof terrace and bar with seating for 70 people, a sports bar, a lounge, an events hall with nearly 100 seats, one drive-thru coffee shop and one drive-thru restaurant.
It will employ around 350 people.
A planning application to build the centre on land next to junction 2 of the M74 was approved by South Lanarkshire Council yesterday, Tuesday.
It was been submitted by Ashfield Land, owners of the site, who are working with Topgolf to bring the plans to fruition.
Topgolf operates 54 venues across the US, with a further four across the world. Together these centres entertain more than 17 million guests annually.
Nearly half of those describe themselves as “non-golfers”.
Their venues also include simulator lounges through Topgolf Swing Suite and the firm also hosts a global Topgolf Tour competition.
