DALLAS, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global sports
and entertainment leader Topgolf Entertainment Group will introduce
its technology-enabled entertainment experience to the greater
Baltimore area with a new,
state-of-the-art venue. This venue, expected to open in 2022, will
be the first location to serve the Baltimore community and third serving the
state of Maryland, joining Topgolf
Germantown and Topgolf National Harbor. Topgolf Baltimore will be
located across nearly six acres of land in the Southern Gateway
Entertainment District.
Topgolf Baltimore will feature a first-of-its-kind design for
the company as it introduces a skylit central atrium to Topgolf's
architecture portfolio. With comfortable seating, yard games, and a
giant video wall, the skylit central atrium creates a hang-out spot
and connects the fun of hitting bays with the action of our patio,
bars and roof terraces. Guests can experience the unique
technology-driven fun that communities have grown to know and love
in an open-air and safe multi-level environment. The signature
experience features point-scoring games in outdoor hitting
bays, seasonal chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, music and
year-round programming for all ages. Additionally, Topgolf will
offer private event rooms for corporate meetings, celebrations and
more.
Topgolf Baltimore will break ground in the coming weeks and will
be located at the intersection of Stockholm and Warner streets
overlooking the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River and adjacent to
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and M&T Bank Stadium. The new,
three-level venue, which is expected to employ more than 500
associates once open, will feature 90 hitting bays, plus a
full-service restaurant and bar and event space for corporate and
social events. The addition of Topgolf to the Warner Street
corridor will significantly expand the area's entertainment
offerings as the Southern Gateway's redevelopment continues.
"We're thrilled to kick off the development of Topgolf Baltimore
and look forward to unveiling this state-of-the-art venue in the
fall of 2022," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway. "This exciting development will
not only allow us to entertain the community, but also further
revitalize South Baltimore by
serving as an anchor in Charm City's next great entertainment
district."
The highly anticipated venue is part of a development with the
City of Baltimore, the Baltimore
Development Corporation (BDC) and Horseshoe Baltimore's ownership
group. As the economic development agency for the City of Baltimore, the BDC played an integral
role in structuring and finalizing the development agreement. Part
of the nearly six-acre parcel where Topgolf will be situated was
formerly occupied by the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter
(BARCS). Under the terms of the BDC's development agreement,
Topgolf's purchase of the property from the City of Baltimore – plus an additional
contribution by Horseshoe Baltimore – helped fund the relocation of
BARCS to a new, larger and more modern Baltimore City Animal
Services facility last year in Baltimore's Cherry
Hill neighborhood.
"The addition of Topgolf to the Warner Street corridor will
provide more job opportunities for Baltimore City residents, broaden the city's
tax base and serve as another source of entertainment for families
around the area," said Baltimore
City Mayor Brandon Scott.
"This is an exciting moment for Baltimore, and I look forward to the project's
formal groundbreaking later this spring."
As one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment
brands, Topgolf is credited with making the game of golf more
inclusive and accessible through its variety of technology-driven
experiences. The experience, built on a foundation of fun,
community, and inclusivity, has created a movement across the globe
as the company makes its mark as a leader in the sports and
entertainment industry. Topgolf operates 69 venues around the
world, attracting over 20 million visitors annually. Topgolf
estimates its economic output in Baltimore will exceed $264.5 million over a 10-year period. The company
also will create 500 full- and part-time jobs when the 65,000
square-foot facility opens.
"This landmark project has already delivered considerable value
to the city and laid the foundation for future development in the
Southern Gateway," said Baltimore Development Corporation President
and CEO Colin Tarbert. "I'm proud of
the partnership we have established with Topgolf and our ability to
collaborate on an innovative development agreement that benefits
the company, the city and local taxpayers."
"We're thrilled to welcome Topgolf as our newest neighbor," said
Horseshoe Baltimore Senior Vice President and General Manager
Randy Conroy. "The addition of this
world-class brand to the Southern Gateway is a key component of our
longstanding plan to transform the Warner Street corridor into a
highly diversified entertainment destination that attracts both
local and out-of-town visitors to this burgeoning community."
Visit the Topgolf Baltimore location page for the latest
updates on progress and anticipated opening date, or follow
@Topgolf on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Horseshoe Baltimore Media Contact:
Dave Curley
Sandy Hillman Communications
410-683-0920
dcurley@hillmanpr.com
Topgolf Media Contact:
Kara
Barry
Head of Communications
E-mail: press@topgolf.com
About Topgolf Entertainment Group
Topgolf Entertainment Group is a technology-enabled global sports
and entertainment community that connects people in meaningful ways
through the experiences we create, the innovation we champion and
the good that we do. What started as a simple idea to enhance the
game of golf has grown into a movement where people from all walks
of life connect at the intersection of technology and sports
entertainment. Topgolf Entertainment Group's platforms include
Topgolf venues, Topgolf Media, Topgolf International, Toptracer and
Topgolf Swing Suite. Follow @topgolf on Instagram, Facebook,
Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit the Topgolf Press page for the
latest news.
About Topgolf Venues
Topgolf venues, the first brand experience of Topgolf Entertainment
Group, connect people in meaningful ways through technology, food
and beverage, and the belief that Topgolf is a place where one can
discover common ground no matter the occasion. These venues feature
high-tech gaming, climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, a
chef-driven menu, hand-crafted cocktails, music, corporate and
social event spaces, and more. Topgolf venues entertain more than
20 million guests annually at over 60 locations across the U.S. and
internationally. To learn more or plan your visit, visit
topgolf.com.
About Horseshoe Baltimore
The south anchor of
Baltimore's Southern Gateway
Entertainment District, Horseshoe Baltimore, developed by CBAC
Borrower, LLC, is located on Russell Street extending the city's
tourism footprint. The city-integrated casino is designed to
maximize connectivity with existing hospitality operators,
neighboring sports venues M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at
Camden Yards, and the city's famed Inner Harbor. The casino is home
to world-renowned chef Gordon
Ramsay. Enjoy Gordon Ramsay's
first steakhouse on the East Coast, award-winning Gordon Ramsay
Steak. The casino is also home to the Baltimore Marketplace, where
guests can take advantage of several exceptional quick-serve dining
outlets, including Ben's Chili Bowl, Tony
Luke's and Piezzetta. Horseshoe Baltimore's three-level feature bar, 14Forty,
official bar of the Baltimore Ravens, raises the nightlife standard
within the city, serving drinks around the clock in the center of
the casino where guests are always surrounded by 360 degrees of
excitement. At Horseshoe Baltimore, guests will find more than
1,800 of the newest, hottest slots, including more than 150 video
poker machines with more than 150 table games and a 25-table World
Series of Poker-branded poker room amid 122,000 square feet of
gaming space. The casino, which opened Aug.
26, 2014, employs more than 1,400 team members. Horseshoe
Baltimore is operated by a
subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR). For
more information, please visit HorseshoeBaltimore.com. Find
Horseshoe Baltimore on Facebook and follow on Twitter and
Instagram.
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