Topgolf takes everything good and great about every driving range you've ever been to, puts it all together and serves it up in a sleek, modern package. The place has style and I would not be surprised if it catches on in other locations besides Las Vegas.
Whether you come for a quick lunch break or stay for an afternoon, there's everything you could need all in one place. Full bar? Check. Attractive waitresses and good service? Check. Clubs right at the tee? Check. Automatic ball dispenser? Check. Electronic tracking of score? Check. It's pretty much the peak of modern golfing technology catering to the customer.
I'm not an avid golfer and don't get the chance to play all that much, so there might be some points I've missed that more serious types might notice. All I know is that I had a really good time for a couple of hours that passed by very quickly.
Basically there are three levels of the driving range with the third floor being the top. The third floor not only gives you the best view of the course and the targets, but also the best driving angle so your drives go that much farther. It cost a little bit more to be on the top floor, but I would say that it's worth it.
As mentioned above they have a digital tracking system kind of like bowling but a bit newer and more high-tech. It keeps track of how many balls each person gets through the automatic dispenser, which is activated when you wave the golf club over the sensor. Once it automatically spits out a ball, the system tracks and registers where you hit the ball on the course.
If you haven't been to Topgolf, they have a "game" of sorts where you can attempt to aim for different areas on the driving range to score points. The farther ones being worth more points, and consecutive hits in targets doubling your score. It makes for a fun competition when you aren't golfing alone. Thanks to the electronic tracking system if you are with a group of friends you can have a good time without having to worry about keeping track of points. There are also several varieties different games you can play including total points scored or more skill specific games where you aim for certain targets.
Overall Topgolf is a real hit in my opinion and is definitely worth checking out if you like to visit driving ranges or just want to have a good time in a different way.