Five Iron Golf, offering an indoor golf experience, announced franchise expansions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, an upcoming location in Oklahoma City-Yukon and a multi-unit agreement in the Greater St. Louis metro area.
Recently signing a four-site agreement with Jim and Austin Waterman, Five Iron Golf is tapping into the DFW’s growing golf community, introducing its golf simulator technology. The first Five Iron Golf aims to open in 2025, with all locations completed by the end of 2027.
The Watermans, operators of The Good Feet Store in North Texas, plan to create “bustling golf and entertainment hubs” with Five Iron Golf. “This expansion will drive economic growth through job creation and local business support while providing unique social activities for the community,” said Jim Waterman.
Franchisees James Ward and Bryan Neeley are bringing Five Iron Golf to Yukon, OK. With a shared background in commercial real estate and investments, Ward and Neeley will open in a prime location in the city where Ward reportedly has extensive retail experience. This nearly 10,000-square-foot space will feature ten Trackman simulators, two bars, an outdoor covered patio, and a putting green. The new venue will also offer league play and youth golf programs for the expanding suburb of Oklahoma City.
The first of three Five Iron Golf sites in St. Louis, MO, is in Clayton’s central business district and will offer 8,300 square feet of space on the ground floor, ideal for the surrounding office buildings. This flagship location is part of a multi-unit deal spearheaded by Carlton Blood, a St. Louis native with extensive experience in hospitality and country club management. Positioned between two new towers, the facility will serve golf enthusiasts and corporate professionals, as well as client entertainment, events and social gatherings, with an elevated sports bar atmosphere and a restaurant.
“The expansions in Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and St. Louis represent Five Iron Golf’s commitment to enriching communities through a variety of engaging activities for all ages and creating unique offerings for avid golfers and entertainment enthusiasts,” said Morgan Dunnan, SVP of Strategy. We look forward to becoming a central part of these markets, driving economic activity and providing unparalleled golf and social opportunities.”
