Roughnecks

It is something similar to Top Golf that I am thinking. My idea is to try and find a balance between the party and the stodgy perception of golf that has been for years. I want to bridge the gap and make it fun for everyone. So if you pay by the ball what is appropriate? And really if you pay by the hour some of you say you don't get your money worth, but in actuality I would think no matter how the price is determine you get money worth because taking more time and slowing down you will benefit from the practice even more. Im thinking of some sort of a hybrid pricing scale. During the day pay by the ball and when we would get into busier times in the evenings change it to by the hour. Or would that be frustrating to you as a customer?

Ok, I like all the info. I am not talking about playing live music during the day, rather on Friday and Saturday nights as more of a fun atmosphere and the plan would be to have a full liquor license as well as a full menu from a restaurant. The idea of the "games" is to bring a group of friends to play closest to the hole, long drive, have a game something along the lines of darts that is scored on the screens provided that are linked to the balls. This is not going to be small and or low end. I am shooting for a mid to high end establishment that will attract good golfers, couples, families during the day, and non golfers to have a good time around a game that I love. While making money for the house. I think there is something here I just dont know the best way to price the experience.

How much are people willing to pay for balls? Would you rather pay by the ball or by a time frame? And based on your answer what would you expect to pay? I am thinking about opening a range that is not cheaply put together, we will have live music on the weekends and possibly during the week depending on how busy we are. It will be an interactive experience for the customer with games available to play against each other as well as to win prizes from the "house." Please any input is greatly appreciated!

I have had caddies at a lot of different courses and the bottom line is that you should never let a caddy leave the course with less than $100 cash, if he is good. Every course is run differently and the caddies are paid differently. I know for a fact that some places where you see a caddy fee, the caddy does not get paid that amount. The bottom line is this, ask the caddie what he makes. He will tell you. Yes, sometimes some will exaggerate and you can tell. But most are honest and will respect that you are asking them instead of other people that don't care about them. There shouldn't be a flat per person rate because if you go out by yourself and that is the only work he is getting for the day you should tip more than if you had a foursome, at least on a per person basis. I think a good tip for a group starts at $200 and goes up from there depending on how good he is and also on how much money you may have. Honestly if you are worth $100 million dollars, would it kill you to tip more generously? I try to tip well, people in a position that gets tips generally do not make that much money....

I figured there had to be some sort of Q-school still. They have to get more spots filled on Web.com, but they haven't announced anything about it yet? I hate how late in the year all this stuff gets announced. You think they could figure out a calendar sooner.

Ok, so I know Q-school as we knew it is gone, but what are they going to do for exempt status on the Web.com tour? I cant find this info. Anyone have any idea where I can find this info?