Top Golf Opening 15 June 2018

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

 

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

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Edited June 15, 2018 by Adventures With JWorld

[rac2703]

I think you mean 15th of June 🤔

[Whombex]

20 hours ago, Gold Coast Amusement Force said:

 

Thanks for the video, but a suggestion: your panning is a bit too fast. I had to pause occasionally just to see what you were getting a shot of.

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

4 hours ago, Glubbo said:

Thanks for the video, but a suggestion: your panning is a bit too fast. I had to pause occasionally just to see what you were getting a shot of.

I know, just think the staff were curious as to what I was doing because I just went to check it out and film and it’s a bit awkward seeing it is a dining venue aswell

[Whombex]

16 hours ago, Gold Coast Amusement Force said:

I know, just think the staff were curious as to what I was doing because I just went to check it out and film and it’s a bit awkward seeing it is a dining venue aswell

It's opening weekend, and every second person would be making video/photos to share on social media. Pretty sure the staff are okay with this. All good.

[Brad2912]

So did they open a month early or was the thread title wrong? 

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

54 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

So did they open a month early or was the thread title wrong? 

No they didn’t my fault

2 hours ago, Glubbo said:

It's opening weekend, and every second person would be making video/photos to share on social media. Pretty sure the staff are okay with this. All good.

I didn’t really see anyone taking photos or anything think the media came before opening day

[rappa]

This video made me nauseous... agree, there is no benefit to a video if it is just rapid shots that re too quick to even take in and have crazy panning. A photo update is much better for the purpose.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

^Agreed - the longest single continuous shot was on the front fountain!

[themagician]

They are doing their first form of themed nights throughout August at topgolf. I love the 90s night, will be evert Thursday 5-10

https://www.facebook.com/events/2075692382647502/

[themagician]

This sign has been installed outside of MW. I think it’s a bit tacky really, and something a lot more professional could’ve been done. They could have a bigger sign, and also include WNW, AOS, and PC on it too

[mattcrombie]

*News*

Australia's second TopGolf to open in Melbourne mid 2027...

Melbourne Airport is proposing to develop the Elite Park precinct as a premium leisure, entertainment, retail and hospitality destination which includes Australia's second TopGolf. 
Read the article here: Elite Park Development | Melbourne Airport

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

probably could have done with it's own topic - it's relevant enough. I know Village were originally contracted to develop the top golf business in other regional centres, but obviously a few things got in the way - good to see they haven't abandoned the idea altogether... (i'm making a big assumption its a village deal, but I can't see any reason why they wouldn't be behind it)

Looks like the complex has a surf complex behind it too. 

[mattcrombie]

1 minute ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

probably could have done with it's own topic - it's relevant enough. I know Village were originally contracted to develop the top golf business in other regional centres, but obviously a few things got in the way - good to see they haven't abandoned the idea altogether... (i'm making a big assumption its a village deal, but I can't see any reason why they wouldn't be behind it)

Looks like the complex has a surf complex behind it too. 

I didn't think to make a new topic but if admin wants to they can move it to its own. 

UrbanSurf has been open for a few years now and its very popular attracting a lot of visitors. Will be a good activity hub

[New display name]

Who is operating it?

 

On 18/01/2019 at 1:47 PM, rac2703 said:

Topgolf expansion plans have been put on hold according to an article from Ausleisure:

The Village Roadshow board has reportedly halted plans to develop up to eight Topgolf venues in Australia and the Asia Pacific as a result of uncertainty over the financial performance of the first Gold Coast location.

In 2016, Village Roadshow signed an agreement with US-based Topgolf to bring the concept to Australia. Village took a 67% equity stake and provided 100% of the $35 million capital.

The company had big ambitions for the brand – and in March 2018 called on landowners to support locations for new venues. At the time, Village Entertainment Chief Executive Kirk Edwards stated "we plan to open eight venues across Australia and key APAC territories, and have been delighted to hear from multiple operators of both new and existing developments across Australia.”

The company spent $35 million on its first Topgolf venue which opened in June 2018, next to its Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Warner Bros. Movie World attractions.

However, the Australian Financial Review has reported that Topgolf Australia has opted to reduce its stake in the partnership from 33.3% down to 3.7% - taking Village’s exposure to 96.3%.

The AFR reports that plans to build eight Topgolf centres have now been put on hold. The news coincides with reports of disagreements between Village Roadshow Deputy Chairman, John Kirby; Executive Chairman, Robert Kirby and Chief Executive, Graham Burke.

 

 

 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I mean that's worlds away since that happened. A lot can change (has changed?) in almost 6 years. 

[Levram__]

It will most certainly be a Village operated venue. Its been in serious development discussions since at least 2021. I believe back then however it was being driven more so by the Village Entertainment side of the Melbourne side of the Village business, with a VRTP hand holding. But that has since changed is my understanding with Topgolf being solely under the VRTP corporate structure.