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CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG WELCOMES FORE SEASONS GOLF, FLORIDA'S LARGEST INDOOR GOLF FACILITY

TAMPA, Florida – April 24th, 2014 – The impressive new 13000 square foot indoor golf practice facility opened to the public on April 1st. Fore Seasons Golf state of the art concept is located in a center location to I-275, Roosevelt Boulevard and Gandy Boulevard. This new central location offers an intriguing variety of golf services for local residents of St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa. 

“The Saint Petersburg area is an ideal location for our indoor golf facility,” said one of Fore Seasons Golf’s owners, Bruce Boudreau. “Being in the center of these three main transit roads, puts us in an agreeable place not only to the general public planning a day of golf but also to the business men and women that will be en route to and from work where they can stop in and get straight to the game without too much commitment of their time.” That is what Fore Seasons Golf is striving to do, be able to serve the community as a whole – the devout golfer, the recreational player, the families and the individuals with committed time. The golf community in St. Petersburg and Tampa has undeniably been in need of.

“We have been so fortunate to have this opportunity, to be able to extend our love for the game to the people of this area. And be able to offer our exclusive resources all in a facility that will be open to the public regardless of rain or excessive heat. We think the indoor concept will resonate through the golf community within the scope of our facility. 

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This climate-controlled locale will include seven 40’ x 25’ hitting bays, two realistic chipping greens, a 1400 square foot putting green with 9 holes to accommodate putters of all levels. The speed of the green is a 10 on the stimp meter. To simulate the actual golf course, the facility is equipped with two TruGolf HD Simulators, the industry standard providing gorgeous 3D graphics of 60 plus courses around the world and the realism of the greens themselves. These simulators can host up to four players at a time. Also, for full game simulation, you will find three Foresight Sport Launch Monitors. These monitors provide feedback on speed, velocity, azimuth, vertical launch, back spin, side spin angle and total spin of your balls.

“Fore Seasons Golf was built to surpass the expectations of any customary driving range,” said Marco Presto, first professional golfer on staff at Fore Seasons Golf. And it has done just that. The golf practice facility encompasses a bit for everybody, it offers the residents to be involved in unique and entertaining ways. Fore Seasons has turned golf so that it can be taught and played at any time, in any weather, with immediate satisfaction and positive results. “This establishment will provide the opportunity for golf to grow deep roots within our community.” In order to accomplish that, they have staffed golf professionals offering one on one sessions and clinics, where golfers can commit to more specific attention and narrowing in on their game.

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In addition to the space allotted to the equipment and playing greens, Fore Seasons offers a café and lounge serving fresh smoothies, craft beer and wine, and artisan flatbreads. Fore Seasons has really made a point at making this golf facility a well-rounded option for anyone, and an obvious choice for golfers seeking advancement in their game and families alike.

To learn more about Fore Seasons Golf, visit www.fore-seasons-golf.com.

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