1265 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Malbon’s website says:
“From day one, we’ve made the green the common ground. Founded in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon, our mission remains unchanged: to bring together diverse players, styles, and cultures through a shared love for the greatest game on Earth.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From a press release:
“X-Golf America announced Saturday, Sept. 28 as the grand opening celebration of X-Golf Nationals Park, its first corporately owned location and just the second location attached to a Major League ballpark. Reservations open at www.xgolfnationalspark.com where fans can reserve time slots at sim bays on game days and non-game days.
X-Golf Nationals Park marks the first vendor in Nationals Park’s First Street retail space, welcoming residents from across the region to the Capitol Riverfront, one of the hottest and rapidly growing entertainment districts in the country. X-Golf will be open to the public year-round and will not require a ticket to a baseball game for entry.
“We’re really looking forward to opening the doors for fans at X-Golf Nationals Park,” said Ryan D’Arcy, President and CEO of X-Golf America. “As we continue expansion of our corporate owned venues strategy, it’s exciting to be operating this one in such an amazing MLB stadium environment.”
With a footprint encompassing 8,700+ sq. ft and eight golf simulators, (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From the National Park Service:
“The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved the Rock Creek Park Golf Course rehabilitation project on Sept. 5, 2024. This marks a major step forward in rehabilitating one of Washington’s treasured public golf courses.
“We remain committed to balancing recreation and conservation. People care deeply about Rock Creek Park, and public input has been crucial in shaping a plan that respects the park’s history and nature while enhancing recreational opportunities for everyone,” acting superintendent of Rock Creek Park Brian Joyner said.
Commitments and Plan Enhancements
Public participation played a key role in refining the plan. Based on community feedback, the National Park Service and National Links Trust, which holds a 50-year lease for three historic, public golf courses in Washington, made important adjustments, including: (more…)
From a press release:
“During the hottest April on record, the National Park Service (NPS) approved a plan to cut down over 1,200 trees from Rock Creek Park, including hundreds of heritage and canopy trees from 33 different native species, amounting to one third of the trees on the golf course. The chainsaws will start whirring this fall, followed by heavy machinery that will regrade up to 32 acres of land and build a new 50-bay driving range that will be lit until 10pm, further disrupting ecosystems and wildlife. (more…)
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From NPS:
“The National Park Service (NPS) and National Links Trust (NLT) will rehabilitate Rock Creek Park Golf Course, one of the oldest public golf courses in the country. The rehabilitation of the 100-year-old course in northwest Washington, D.C., is expected to start in late 2024 and take two years to complete.
The project will respect the environment and history of the location and improve course playability and sustainability. The rehabilitation project will: (more…)
“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Dave for sending the photo above: “Swingers in Navy Yard is almost ready.”
From Swingers Crazy Golf:
“Swingers – the crazy golf club and high-end entertainment experience founded in London U.K. in 2014 by Jeremy Simmonds and Matt Grech-Smith – announced that its third U.S. location (and fifth in total), Swingers Navy Yard, will open in Washington, D.C.’s Ballpark District on Friday, March 10th, 2023. The newest Swingers location marks their third U.S. opening in less than two years, demonstrating that the twist on mini golf is proving to be an incredibly popular new way to socialize.
Located in the heart of D.C.’s bustling Ballpark District, Swingers Navy Yard will sit at the base of The Kelvin, a thoughtfully-designed, contemporary apartment building by Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners. The crazy golf venue will boast over 23,000 square feet of space spanning two floors and will feature three nine-hole crazy-golf courses, a stunning 750-square-foot patio, multiple cocktail bars and a gourmet street food offering. (more…)
Photo by Phil
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS), in coordination with National Links Trust (NLT), is seeking public comment for a proposed plan to improve the Rock Creek Park Golf Course. The proposed improvements will increase playability, address the site’s maintenance backlog, and broaden course appeal to the local community. You’re invited to review the plans and submit comments from Jan. 9 through Feb. 8.
The proposed plan would prioritize the historic significance and integrity of the original William Flynn-designed golf course, while making the site more environmentally sustainable. The NPS and NLT recognize that it is essential that each course maintain its historically and architecturally significant elements – this is part of what makes these courses so special and beloved by the golfers who play them.
The proposed plan would allow the park and National Links Trust to: (more…)
via Stadiumlinks
From an email:
“The Nationals will be hosting Stadiumlinks at Nationals Park next weekend, Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23, providing fans a specially designed, nine-hole golf course that re-imagines the traditional game of golf and offers a one-of-a-kind experience. (more…)
800 F Street, NW via Puttery
From a press release:
“Puttery, a new indoor golf venue, featuring a modern spin on putting, will welcome guests and open its doors on Thursday, June 23. Owned and operated by Drive Shack Inc., guests can enjoy an upscale social entertainment mini-golf experience featuring three 9-hole courses, each with its own unique theme including Art Museum, featuring bold and vibrant intricacies on display; Conservatory, decorated with nature and prickly cacti; and Illusion, where reality bends and all is not what it seems. (more…)