PHOENIX, Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Drive
Shack formally announced plans to open a new golf entertainment
venue in the West Valley area of Phoenix. Preliminary approval for the
approximately 60,000-square-foot, multi-level complex has been
granted and construction will soon be underway. Located directly
across from University of Phoenix
Stadium, the new location will sit at the southwest corner of
Bethany Home Road and 99th Avenue, just off Loop 101.
Drive Shack anticipates the need to hire for 500 positions at the
new location.
"Drive Shack's vision to provide an innovative, vibrant
destination for families, young professionals, corporate groups and
anyone looking to enjoy a classic sport in a dynamic new way is
magnetic. In addition, having this location centered in the
heart of the city's burgeoning West Valley submarket is truly
something we look forward to sharing with the community," said
City of Phoenix District 5
Councilman Daniel Valenzuela.
"Beyond creating quality jobs and the direct economic impact it's
sure to have in our city, Drive Shack's approach to working with
local businesses is unique and refreshing. We are thrilled to
engage and weave them into the fabric of our great city."
Drive Shack is a year-round sports entertainment destination
that combines golf, dining, competition and fun. The new West
Valley location will feature three levels with 96 hitting bays
housed within a building where friends, family, coworkers or
complete strangers can enjoy tech-powered golf games while using
complementary TaylorMade golf equipment and enjoying great food and
beverages. Visitors can also spectate from the restaurant
area, event space, or complimentary game lounge. Drive Shack
will curate and support a compelling, unforgettable customer
experience that will keep golfers and non-golfers alike coming back
to the Western Maricopa County
area yearlong.
"We are proud to partner with the city and local business
community to build a world-class community asset and have a lasting
impact. We have taken the traditional golf driving range and
pivoted the experience via cutting edge technology to make the
sport of golf more exciting and accessible to golfers and
non-golfers alike," said Sarah
Watterson, Drive Shack's CEO.
Drive Shack will be located within Aldea Centre, a John F. Long
Properties development.
"Drive Shack's modern, urban design vision is to provide an
environment deeply rooted in fun, golf entertainment that also
offers world-class food and drinks delivered with unmatched
customer service. This thoughtfulness is evident in every aspect of
design and quality of construction, as well as in the overall
customer experience," said Jim
Miller, director of real estate with John F. Long
Properties. "This will be a venue residents of the West
Valley can certainly look forward to utilizing and one the
community can be proud to have in the region."
For more news and information on Drive Shack, visit
http://ir.driveshack.com/. For updates on current and future
openings at all Drive Shack locations, including Phoenix, visit
http://driveshack.com/careers.
About Drive Shack
Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE:DS) is a publicly traded owner and
operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment
businesses. Drive Shack conducts its leisure business through
2 primary operating segments: (1) traditional golf properties and
(2) entertainment golf venues. Furthermore, Drive Shack is
externally managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group
("Fortress"), a global investment firm with approximately
$72.4 billion of assets under
management
Contact: Robin Vitols
robinvitols@me.com
(602) 810-4120
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