TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
On a return visit, I tried the Second Breakfast Old Fashioned. It was incredible with its hint of maple, coffee, and bacon-infused bourbon. It tastes like the best breakfast you have ever had, served in a glass, at night. Go get one. As an avid golfer, I was elated when I heard we were going to the Tee It Up Golf Lounge as part of our couple’s date night during Downtown Live. My wife, on the other hand, did not think that the words “golf” and “date” could coexist in the same sentence. I will do my best to cover all the entertainment options this place offers, but first, I have to say that Shelby walked out saying, “We need to come back and do this again!” Lance Scott, owner of Tee It Up, has been involved in the Texarkana golf community for many years, and to see what he has built downtown is truly impressive. There are three hitting bays, plus a fourth option that is remote and can be brought out on location, all using Foresight simulators. There are dozens of games to play, including options like TopGolf and courses the pros play, like Pinehurst, Pebble Beach, and Torrey Pines. If you have ever played golf on a simulator, you know how hard putting can be. Not at Tee It Up, thanks to the Puttview putting green. This technology reads where you hit your ball on the green, then lets you go over to the putting green and sink the putt for real. It’s like playing a video game in real life. Shelby and Joy enjoyed playing tic-tac-toe, putt-pong, and other games on the Puttview, while Ray and I played a quick round of TopGolf on the Foresight. Lance also offers club fittings and club repair, which is great for golfers of all skill levels. For the avid or serious golfer, this is a great place to get your swing data, practice on a rainy day (or when it’s 105 degrees outside), or do a club or putter fitting. For the more casual golfer or someone new to the game, this is a great place to enjoy golf without the traditional feel of a round. There are also tournaments and league options posted on their social media. You really need to check it out.
Shelby McElhany and Joy Sandefur compete in a game of tic-tac-toe at Tee It Up Golf Lounge.
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