The Downs Golf Practice Facility
Jon Johnson, Manager
11225 Race Track Road
Tampa, FL 33626
jejohnson@tampabaydowns.com
Facility Amenities:
- Grass Tees (45)
- Accurate Yardage Measurements on Tees to Targets
- Short Game Practice Area
- Lighting for Night Use
- Grass Putting Green
- Covered Areas
Additional Amenities:
- Golf Shop (1,800 Sq. Ft.)
- Food & Beverage
Type of Range Targets:
- Flags
- Built-up Greens
Instruction provided.
Number of PGA Professional Instructors: 2
Clubfitting services provided.
Total number of visits to facility per year: 36,000
Number of range balls dispensed on range per year: 3,450,000
Number of range balls in inventory: 13,000
New balls are acquired: Three times per year
Best range promotion: By far, Golfest 2013 was our best. In its third year, over 3000 visitors came. Nine company demo day. A stage has 8 speakers over 2 days. Brittany Lincicome was the main speaker. Over $60,000 in club sales. Over $ 35,000 in booths and sponsors. gave 120 free PGA lessons.
Special programs: Two items: One we host the First Tee Program every Saturday morning. Three clinics with 35 juniors. Secondly, we participate with the local chamber and host an Octoberfest with over 22,000 visitors.
