Topgolf Likely Coming To Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile is poised to land a $22-million Topgolf entertainment complex that will bring in approximately 150 full- and part-time jobs, according to a project agreement expected to be voted on by the Mobile County Commission and Mobile City Council over the next two weeks, AL.com reported. The project will include 60 hitting bays housed in a multistory building on 9-1/2 acres at the McGowin Park shopping center off Interstate 65 and Government Street. The county commission and city council will each provide $1.25 million in direct economic subsidies to support the Dallas-based company’s capital expenses incurred in leasing, developing, constructing and equipping the project. Topgolf is considered an economic draw because it features a popular golf driving range game with electronically tracked golf balls and automatically scored drives. Each facility has multiple levels and includes climate-controlled hitting bays and restaurants with chef-inspired menus and handcrafted cocktails, meeting spaces and more. Birmingham and Huntsville are the only two Alabama cities with Topgolf facilities. There are approximately 70 nationwide, and approximately eight are to open before the end of the year. Topgolf reported record revenues during the second quarter of this year.