Golf News

Adult mini-golf concept with celebrity ties makes debut in Dallas

It'll have DJs and cocktails, for starters.

Photo courtesy of Puttery

Dallas-based Drive Shack is debuting a new golf experience, with the first location opening in the Dallas area: Called Puttery, it's a social entertainment mini-golf experience aimed at adults, opening at Grandscape in The Colony in late August.

President and CEO Hana Khouri calls the concept the company's "modern version of indoor putting." Is there a vintage version? Modern putting means:

auto-scoring technology
high-energy atmosphere including DJs
culinary offerings and craft cocktails

With the combination of a food and beverage program, music, and a lively bar area, the idea is that guests can hang out before, during, and after their tee time.

"This isn't your typical night at the mini-golf course. Puttery will offer ... an experience unlike any other," Khouri says in a release.

The concept also has a celebrity tie, assuming you consider golfers to be celebrities: They've teamed up with PGA star Rory McIlroy, a golfer from Ireland who has won 28 tournaments worldwide.

McIlroy is an investor but also helped create the concept.

"I have been collaborating with the Drive Shack team for more than two years on Puttery and have remained engaged throughout its entire evolution," McIlroy says in a statement. "I look forward to the opening of our first Puttery venues this summer in both Dallas and Charlotte and am committed to investing in the growth and development of future Puttery venues, contributing to their success in the coming years."

Located at 5762 Grandscape Blvd., #105, The Colony Puttery will be just over 20,000 square feet, spanning two floors, with four 9-hole golf courses, each with their own theme: Rooftop, Lodge, Library, and Illusion.

The details on these courses are designed to immerse you into the experience. And while the food will be served in the lounge areas only, you can take your cocktails with you on every course.

There will be three bars located throughout the venue, including an indoor-outdoor patio bar on the second floor, which overlooks an outdoor amphitheater. There are also multiple lounges and seating areas throughout.

Dallas is the first, but will be followed by a venue in Charlotte, North Carolina, with three more coming soon, including Washington DC, Miami, and Houston.

Drive Shack also owns the American Golf and Drive Shack chains.

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Immersive News

Neon-saturated Glow or Go immersive experience lights up Dallas

Glow or Go

There's a new spot in Dallas for those still enchanted by immersive experiences: Called Glow or Go, it's a neon-saturated glow-in-the-dark real-life video game experience, now open in the Design District at 921 N. Riverfront Blvd. #100, in the same location as another immersive experience called Sensas.

Both concepts are from Fever, a global live entertainment company that specializes in immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, concerts, and festivals. Glow or Go is more of an adult-centered concept, while Sensas is all ages.

A release describes Glow or Go as "part neon dream, part physical challenge," combining the energy of an arcade with the thrill of a game show. Guests face off in 13 glow-in-the-dark challenges such as obstacle courses, reflex games, and coordination tests, set in a pulsing, LED-lit environment.

Whether you're in it to compete or just want to laugh your way through with a group, it’s an offbeat outing for families, friends, date nights, or team bonding.

Glow or Go challenges teams of 4-8 players to complete a mission: restore color to a lifeless world by conquering five high-energy game zones. Each zone challenges a different skill as players race to restore color and unlock the final paint blast.

The different game zones include:

Pink Panic: A high-tech twist on Whack-a-Mole with lights, sound, and multiple game modes to push your reflexes to the limit
Red Reflex: Navigate a laser-filled maze without getting caught—stealth, speed, and precision are key
Yellow Yell: Solve puzzles and launch objects at six targets with the possible solutions—how good is your aim?
Orange Outrun: Dodge fireballs, leap across platforms, and collect keys in a team game where The Floor is Lava—literally
Solara: The grand finale. One last mission, one massive paint blast. Will your team restore color to the world—or vanish into the void?

Glow or Go is designed for birthdays, team-building events, or a night out with friends. The event runs 75 minutes and kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets prices depend on your group size, starting at $28 per person for groups of eight, up to $42.80 for groups of three, and are available through the Fever website.

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