For the first weekend in December (12/4-12/6), Upper Deck Golf is turning Dodger Stadium, excuse me, Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium, into a giant Topgolf-like experience.
You’ll play a nine-hole course set up throughout the stadium as you hook and slice to your heart’s content from different levels of the stands down onto custom greens on the field. The holes range from 75 to 150 yards, and a full round takes about 90 minutes. There’s also a clubhouse area with food, drinks, and golf challenges before and after your round.
I’m flagging this two months early because the presale starts this Thursday, September 24th at 11am. Judging by the number of exclamation points Upper Deck Golf uses to tell you “LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! WILL SELL OUT!”, you may actually want to jump on it.
Friday 12/4 is likely the best option for client entertainment. Tee times run from 7am to 9pm, so if your client can ditch work for a long lunch or early afternoon, this is a one-of-a-kind Friday experience.
Details:
Pricing: Exact Dodger Stadium pricing hasn’t been posted yet, but Standard tickets usually start at $79.99.
Standard: Nine-hole round, 18 golf balls, and clubhouse access.
Premium: Everything in Standard, plus extra mulligans and entry into the driving, putting, and closest-to-the-pin challenges.
VIP: Everything in Premium, plus a meal and beverage, including beer, wine, or a well drink for guests 21+.
Booking: All tickets are sold in two-player increments. For groups of 24 or larger, email [email protected] or fill out their contact form.
Clubs: Clubs are provided at every hole, or you can bring your own (sand wedge through 8-iron only). PXG is the equipment partner, so you’ll also be able to try some of their clubs.
Note: No golf bags are allowed, so you’ll need to carry any clubs you bring in.
Added value: I loved doing this a few years ago. Everything about it seemed unreal. From driving into the vast empty parking lot that feels like you’re in a zombie movie to wandering through the stands to smack your next shot down into the infield, it’s a truly unique LA experience and worth considering for both clients who play golf as well as anyone who'd get a kick out of doing something at Dodger Stadium you'd normally never get to do.
Your intrepid correspondent teeing off