EAT, DRINK AND PLAY

PopStroke brings another can’tmiss experience to Orlando

By Heather Turk

One of Orlando’s newest attractions is sure to score a hole in one with visitors looking for an affordable activity to enjoy with family or friends.

Not your typical mini golf course, PopStroke opened in Waterford Lakes this past June. Offering guests a one-of-a-kind elevated golf and casual dining experience, the Orlando location marks Florida’s fourth PopStroke, following openings in Port St. Lucie, Fort Myers and Sarasota.

“We are bringing people together across generations to enjoy the game of golf in an affordable, fun and competitive environment,” said Greg Bartoli, who co-owns PopStroke with Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures.

Suitable for players of all skills even if they’ve never held a club before, PopStroke features two 18-hole putting courses designed by Woods and his professional golf course design team and built entirely with synthetic turfs. Just like golfers would see on a traditional golf course, both courses incorporate fairways, bunkers and rough. Guests use only a putter and Tiger Woods’ ball of choice — a Bridgestone ball that they get to keep — to play each course and can track their scores and display them on a giant leaderboard by using the virtual scorecard feature on PopStroke’s app.

After a round or two, players can cool off with one of 24 flavors of ice cream or a signature milkshake. A full-service restaurant is also located on site, serving everything from sandwiches and flatbreads to wine and beer. For those still in a competitive frame of mind, PopStroke has an outdoor game area where guests can play cornhole, foosball or table tennis. A playground for kids to enjoy completes the PopStroke experience.

PopStroke is open daily from 9 a.m. until midnight. Guests can putt all day for just $25, with discounts available for groups, seniors, military members and children ages 12 and younger. popstroke.com

PopStroke opened its first location in 2019

PopStroke’s BBQ Chicken Flatbread

PopStroke’s playground has multiple slides to keep children entertained