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Enjoy three levels of driving fun at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown!

Topgolf Atlanta, GA: The Experience

Topgolf Atlanta, GA has three locations: Midtown, Alpharetta, and Buford— I spent the day with my family at the Midtown location. Check in at the front counter to be assigned your reserved hitting bay (accommodates up to six people). Although Topgolf Atlanta Midtown offers three floors of hitting bays, my family prefers the lowest level closest to the targets.

The bay host helps the entire group sign up on the touchscreen pad before explaining the various games, ranging from "easy" to "expert." Input how much time you want to play —don't worry, you can add more time later if your bay isn’t reserved. Our crew signed up for an hour of play, but we had so much fun, we extended our time twice and ate dinner!

Completely covered from the outside elements, the spacious, climate-controlled bays feature high-top tables or couch seating. After selecting a game on the touchscreen, the first player walks up to the mat, waves the golf club over a round sensor, and voila! -- out pops a microchipped golf ball like magic. You only need to remember one rule: Everyone except for the player MUST stand behind the red line to avoid injury. After each swing, watch an instant replay and see the points tally up (similar to bowling). 

The bay host will check in with your group about 10-15 minutes before your golf time expires to see if you want to add more minutes to play. You can add time easily in 15-minute increments. If you decide not to extend play, the bay host brings your bill to settle up the tab for golf time and food purchases. 

Topgolf Games

Kids love Topgolf because you don’t need to be a golf expert! The Topgolf field features 10 circular targets of various distances, where players earn points the closer they get to the target's. Younger kids love the virtual Angry Birds game, where players use the ball to knock down pigs and structures (shown on a screen) for points. Because it’s a short game, the beginner version of Quick 9 became our family favorite. With nine swings, players try to hit the red targets (25 yards away) for the first three balls, the yellow targets (50 yards) for the next three balls, and the center green target (90 yards) for the last three balls.

TopChip is similar to Quick 9 but takes points off for driving the ball into the wrong target. Expert golfers will want to try Virtual Courses to play at world-renowned courses such as St. Andrews or Pebble Beach. If your family dislikes a particular game after beginning, simply stop mid-play and select a different level or a completely new game using the touchscreen pad.

Refuel with the delicious food from the Topgolf menu, including massive burgers and salads.

Topgolf Menu

All that fun works up an appetite! Bay hosts provide table service for Topgolf menu items like appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. For the little ones, order a kids meal that comes with a beverage and choice of carrots, grapes, or tater tots. Parents enjoy the selection of draft beer and specialty cocktails. If this Topgolf visit is a special occasion, save room for the injectable donut holes, complete with syringes filled with chocolate sauce, raspberry jelly, or Bavarian cream.

Take a break from the golf balls and shoot some pool in the air conditioned space of Topgolf Atlanta Midtown.

More Activities at Topgolf Atlanta

Topgolf provides multiple activities to keep everyone entertained —enjoy billiard tables, foosball, and even a rooftop cornhole set – all free of charge. Family members can also enjoy outdoor patio areas or the restaurant and bar area with large screens.

Birthday Parties at Topgolf

Topgolf birthday parties start at $440 for up to 12 people. For more guests, you can purchase two additional bays at $220 each. The birthday package includes two hours of play, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages with a take-home souvenir cup, and the choice of a party platter (burgers or wings) in each bay. And birthday honorees get to see their names up on the leaderboard. Birthday party upgrades include professional tips from a golf coach, goodie bags, and filled donut holes for dessert.

Topgolf Lessons

Book hour-long private lessons for $59 for kids 17 and younger and $89 for adults. Group classes begin at $29 per hour. Check out the Spring (3-day) and Summer Academies (5-day) for ages 6-12. Both feature three-hour camps with instruction and include lunch.

Prices and Promotions at Topgolf

While at Topgolf, visitors purchase a bay for an allotted period of time (similar to visiting bowling alleys); the cost is the same whether you have two players or six players. Bay prices increase later in the day and on weekends. While you can reserve a bay online, Topgolf charges a reservation fee during popular times. Additionally, each player must purchase a one-time lifetime membership for $5. This membership, tied to a phone number and email, applies at all facilities and does not expire. Check the website for promotions as there's always something going on to save families some money.

Topgolf Atlanta, GA: Know Before You Go

• Wear closed-toe shoes for maximum comfort and safety.
• Topgolf provides Callaway clubs designed for children, men, women, and even left-handers free of charge. However, feel free to bring your own gear or purchase items in the pro shop.
• Because of the extensive Topgolf menu, no outside food and beverages is allowed.
• All children and teens (16 and under) must be supervised by an adult age 21+; after 9pm, adults must supervise anyone under 18.
• Topgolf’s busiest times occur on weekends. If booking during a popular time, you may pay a fee. Download the Topgolf app to get on the waitlist.
• With over 15 games, read the game descriptions on the website BEFORE you arrive— don’t waste precious time deciding what to play.

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