By Brenna Eller
McPherson Sentinel

There was a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the brand new indoor golf simulating institution, Bob’s Golf Club at 112 N Main Street in McPherson on Feb. 24.

Hoyt Estes, Owner of McPherson Business Solutions kicked off the occasion for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce saying he loved that it took him some time to park due to how busy Main Street was.

Although McPherson has about every little thing you possibly can want, Estes mentioned that the city has lacked in issues on the leisure facet. “To see a place like this, have it operational, see how it works and hear from all my buddies who’ve played, it’s pretty cool,” Estes mentioned. “It’s really awesome to have you guys on Main Street.”

McPherson Chamber of Commerce President Tiffani Floyd, and Realtor with Four Seasons Realtors congratulated Robert Stevens and Bob LaSalle on their new enterprise and shared she had a component within the course of as nicely.

“I got the pleasure of helping them rent space and see the transition happen,” Floyd mentioned. “They have worked night and day getting this place ready and the transformation is just unbelievable so I’m very proud of them.”

Floyd additionally introduced the homeowners with their first greenback of revenue from the Chamber.

Robert Stevens thanked all who helped them see their imaginative and prescient by means of. Since he was extra on the labor facet of issues, he turned it over to Bob LaSalle to share in regards to the creation of the enterprise.

“We owe many thanks to several people,” LaSalle mentioned. “This all started because I started playing golf two years ago and really started enjoying the game. So much so that I was hitting in the garage when it was too hot, windy, and cold.”

Even although Stevens doesn’t play golf, he noticed the identical potential, that the enterprise was one thing McPherson wanted.

“It’s been a great journey, and I’ve met so many great people along the way,” LaSalle mentioned. “I would have never seen myself as a business owner, even the middle of last year. If it weren’t for Robert saying ‘let’s go’, I never would’ve done it on my own.”

“McPherson has been fantastic to work with, we’ve had a lot of support,” Stevens mentioned.

Marlene Gray with McPherson Main Street introduced the ceremonial brick to Bob’s Golf Club to characterize their first step on the highway to success.

Mayor Tom Brown shared his congratulations with Stevens and LaSalle on behalf of the town.

“We’re happy that Treg and Jason are interfacing with you for this piece,” Mayor Brown mentioned. “There are times where you can’t play, so I hope their rainouts are your blessings.”

Mayor Brown shared on the Ribbon Cutting that he as soon as performed golf with Professional Golfer Byron Nelson about 10 years in the past when he was in San Antonio. He mentioned that was most likely his most fun story about golf.

Bob’s Golf Club has simulators and you employ actual golf equipment and golf balls. If you don’t have golf equipment, you possibly can hire them to your group. Like a bowling alley, the exercise runs by the hour.

“It’s $45 per hour and you can have up to four people play at a time,” LaSalle mentioned.

There are concessions like scorching canines and snacks and in addition drinks, together with alcoholic drinks. LaSalle mentioned they need to maintain it like what you’ll expertise on an precise golf course.

There are 350+ programs to play utilizing a software program referred to as GSPro that takes you everywhere in the world.

Colleges reminiscent of Central Christian College and Hesston College have already began practising within the institution and La-Salle mentioned they’re engaged on creating punch playing cards quickly.

There received’t seemingly be memberships in response to LaSalle, however they want to finally begin leagues and tournaments. LaSalle is working with Treg Fawl at Turkey Creek Golf Course on making that occur.

On Feb. 28, Bob’s Golf Club introduced the primary BC Lunch Special, which is a half an hour on the simulator, scorching canine, chips, and a pop or water for $20 plus tax. This particular is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. solely and it’s first come first serve.