In some ways, golf is a sport that is stuck in the past, with the game itself not having changed a huge amount since its invention. Driving ranges are mostly similar in nature, asking people to hit balls into wide open fields, with little in the way of entertainment on offer. TopGolf looks to change that, with the venue in Surrey being the perfect blend of the old and the new.
From the outside, it looks like any old-fashioned golf club, yet when you get inside you see the manner in which technology is put to good use to bring your experience of hitting golf balls to life. It is so much more interesting that golf really has any right to be.
Bringing Golf to Life
The whole point about TopGolf as a concept is that it isn’t so much about the golf as it is about the entertainment. In fact, more than a few people who have never played a round of golf in their life are happy to take part in the TopGolf experience because of how it all works. Obviously golfers will enjoy it that little bit more, but in order to get a sense of enjoyment out of it all you really need to do is to be able to hit a golf ball with a club. You don’t even need to take your own clubs if you don’t want to.
There are numerous different games that you can then play, with TopGolf being the signature one. That involves you hitting balls into targets, with microchip technology knowing where they have landed and assigning points accordingly. If you want to practice your short game then you can play TopChip, which focuses on your ability to hit targets and earn points. After that you can opt for TopShot, TopBreak and TopPressure and several other games, each of which tests a different skill.
Do You Need to Be a Golfer?
The important thing about the TopGolf Surrey experience is that you really don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy it. Sure, the games require you to be able to hit a golf ball well enough to strike a target, but you won’t be wasting your time if you’re not Tiger Woods. Even just the experience of going on a top bay can be pretty exciting, albeit it feeling risk at the same time. If you can’t stand golf or don’t think you’re good enough to hit the targets, you can still enjoy yourself by getting something to eat or drink.
The TopGolf Surrey options are decent, with everything from breakfasts to lunches via larger meals and sweet treats on offer. The alcohol is what a lot of people enjoy partaking in, with both beers and cocktails available in addition to numerous different alcohol-free options. Failing all of that, you can just head along and laugh at how bad your friends are at trying to hit the targets.
What Makes TopGolf Surrey So Special?
The thing about TopGolf Surrey that will appeal to people is the fact that it is so interactive. There are big screens at each bay, which show you where your ball has landed and how many points you’ve scored. It is an attempt to drag golf as a sport into the 21st century, so even those that have never played before might find themselves intrigued enough to take to a course and see how they get on. It isn’t about trying to hit the fewest shots possible like a round of golf, but instead about racking up as many points as you can.
The joy of TopGolf Surrey is that there are more options available than just the TopGolf itself. There is an Adventure Golf course on-site, for example, which is basically a crazy golf course with a fun bit of theming. Foot Golf is also available, whilst the Junior Zone is a chance for younger players to enjoy some experience. If you’re interested in improving your golfing ability then you’ll be delighted to know that you can take lessons, which aim to get you hitting the ball as well on the fairway as you’re able to from the all-weather bays at the TopGolf centre.