The three-story, 54,000-square-foot complex features 60 individual climate-controlled hitting bays, 56 that feature the DR1600 Golf Ball Dispenser by Range Automation Systems. Plus, two restaurant and bar spaces, six event rooms and a kids’ activity center with a climbing wall.
Great Shots also is home to the Sanford POWER Golf Academy and the Austad’s Tour Fitting Experience.
“We’re excited to finally welcome guests to Great Shots,” general manager Jonathan Buckley said in a statement.
“This is an incredible entertainment venue for everyone to ‘golf, eat and enjoy.’ Parents will love our family-friendly environment, while adults of all ages will appreciate our unbelievable food and drink menus.”
GreatShots Technology
Each bay can hold up to 10 people. Guests will use real golf clubs and hit real golf balls delivered at will, via the DR1600 RollOut Dispenser. They can hit out to a 250-yard-long-by-90-yard-wide artificial turf field. Using radar-based tech, golfers are able to track their shots. This includes club-head speed, exit velocity and distance. Through GreatShots software’s game mode, players have several options to turn their golf experience into an interactive video game.
“GreatShots fulfills one of the missions of the Sanford Sports Complex. Providing a place with activities the entire family can enjoy,” said Kevin Lampe, president of Sanford Sports. “It is a dynamic addition to the entire region that will provide entertainment year-round.”
GreatShots offers walk-in options and memberships, as well as space for meetings and parties. Through a partnership with GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness, those members will receive half off bay rental. To book a private party or event, call 605-312-7950 or visit Greatshots.golf.
Why automate your range? Simply put, automating your driving range equipment will bring new customers who hit more balls in a shorter time. Whether you are updating an older range or building from scratch, the choice to automate is a clear winner. The golf industry is experiencing a tech boom. Todays customers expect ranges to keep up. The future is heading towards more and better tech and the customers are happily following.
Lets compare golf to another industry: Bowling. Up until the 1950’s bowling alleys would pay people to manually clear the pins, send the ball back to the bowler and reset the pins. Then came automation. The entire process increased in speed, consistency, customer enjoyment and most importantly, the bowling alleys profits. It would be a surprise to walk into a bowling alley today that wasn’t automated.
To satisfy a driving range owners need for increased revenue while offering a unique practice experience, Range Automation Systems (RAS) has developed and implemented the worlds most efficient turn-key automated golf ball washing/drying, storage, delivery and tee-up system. Our solutions are extremely flexible, durable and proven to increase gross revenue by a minimum of 33%! With RAS, you will receive:
Dependable Driving Range Equipment
We automate your range with equipment that is built tough to provide years of trouble free operation. With over 28 years in business and 20,000+ stations serving up millions of balls a year, we understand how reliable our equipment needs to be. A full warranty of product and installation covers every piece of our equipment.
Increased Revenue
The key to large sales figures is to increase the customer’s hit rate and purchase amount. Often, a golfer will take minutes to tee the ball and realign their stance. Automatically teeing up the ball increases the hit rate dramatically. This eliminates the wasted time moving around, as well as creating a unique practice session for the customer.
There is also the benefit that you may offer your regular customers; a membership card in denominations as high as $999.99. Our membership card program will increase the average sale amount since the customer is able to buy larger amounts of balls to use over many visits. This float factor can be very high and provides better cash control for the range.
Golfers will hit 30%-40% more balls in less time, increasing revenue per customer, per visit. Maximizing a driving range’s profits is the core to a successful business model. RAS offers a flexible turn key system that is proven to increase revenue while enhancing the customers practice session. With so many years of driving range experience, you can rest assured that you are purchasing the most advanced and reliable equipment available in the industry today.
When you automate your range, you choose to be the best. In choosing RAS you will partner with the industry leader whose top quality products, excellent customer service and continuing research and development ensure your ability to face the challenges of increasing your customer base and driving range profits.
Satisfied Customers
Our systems offer a truly unique hitting experience. When the golf ball is automatically teed-up, the customer maintains their stance, builds better muscle control, develops a rhythm, builds confidence and improves their swing, all while enjoying the experience. The system also benefits customers with back problems, the elderly, children, etc. No more bending over to tee-up a golf ball. This builds loyalty and word of mouth. Check out our Testimonials page to see what our customers have to say.
A State-of-the-Art Software
Our technology also provides better management of the facility through the use of the Range Management Software (RMS). The RMS controls every aspect of your venue. This includes: station status, member profiles, demographics, sales reports and on screen advertising functions. Everything you need is always at your fingertips.
A World of Experience
Securing your position as the most desirable driving range in the area requires a partner who understands your unique market. Range Automation Systems is that partner. Specializing in auto tee and ball delivery systems for the driving range industry. Our driving range equipment offers unparalleled dependability, ease of use, increased customer satisfaction and maximum revenue return.
With over 28 years of experience we have installed more automated driving ranges than any other company. RAS has redefined the driving range experience with our line of Automated Tee-up and Delivery Systems. Finally, your driving range is our calling card, the best evidence of our capabilities for future clients and projects. We will apply the whole of our technical and design expertise in creating the driving range of your dreams.
Naperville – More information on how RAS is helping automate will be coming soon!
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What is Topgolf?
In short, they’re a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Paired with an outstanding food and beverage menu, climate-controlled hitting bays and music.
Their patented technology allows you to track your golf ball and score each shot based on the target it enters. Which also means they can’t get into the details of how it actually works.
Topgolf venues are also adding TopTracer® technology, allowing you to see a real-time trace of your ball’s flight path as well as insights into speed, distance, angle and accuracy. Basically, everything you’d ever want to know about your shot.
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