Larry Wolcott

Fredericksburg, VA (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal

Fairways/Roughs & Greens

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Location: Fredericksburg
Industry: Sports/Recreation
Year Founded: 2008
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Description: Fairways/Roughs & Greens, LLC a golf center that will provide golfers a chance to play on the top championship courses in the world without the travel. We will be utilizing the ’ Full Swing Golf “ systems to challenge all levels of play. These simulators will have between 40 to 60 Championship courses available to choose from. These systems are capable be set up for practice, whether it’s to practice your drive, chipping onto the green, or putting. These systems will also include sound effects from cheering crowds to birds. Golfers will use their own clubs to drive, chip, and putt. No special clubs or balls are needed to play. Scores, distance to the green, handicaps, and team standings will be projected onto the screen. Advertisements will also be projected onto the screen on different tees. The manufacturer provides the maintenance on the equipment and download new courses when they become available. This facility will also have a putting green for practice. The putting green will consist of 5 cups and slopes for more realistic practice. Also included will be a Club Room, Pro Shop and Executive Board Room . With over 125,000 registered golfers in the area are facing fewer courses and limited playing time. This facility will also be equipped to allow those with Disabilities to play on this system. We will also promote national and international tournaments for everyone to play. “Urban Golf Centers, Inc.” has several centers open in Florida and Arizona, but are not looking to expand. International tournaments will be against two facilities in London and 1 facility in India. The first facility will be built in Fredericksburg, Va. Once the first facility has been established and financially stable, FR&G will be looking to expand into other markets. This facility will consist of 5 machines, when FR&G expands additional machines will be added which will increase profits. The first two locations FR&G will expand to, will Washington D.C. and Richmond, Va. FR&G would like to also expand to Japan and other Asian markets that have more golfers than courses available for play. This facility allows all those who love the game of golf and those who want to learn to play, a golf center customize just for them.