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Jonathan Geddes

Huge jobs boost for Lanarkshire as new Topgolf centre set to create 300 roles

Bosses behind a new golfing facility in Lanarkshire have confirmed it will open by the end of this year.

Work on the Topgolf complex at the Two 74 site in Rutherglen was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

However, its owners have now stated it is on course for a late 2022 opening.

The three-tiered venue is expected to employ 300 people in full and part time jobs when up and running, and is part of the local Clyde Gateway regeneration programme.

It will feature three-storeys with 72 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays.

The experience features point-scoring games, chef-driven menus, signature drinks, music, and year-round programming for all ages, with private event rooms for corporate meetings and celebrations.

Topgolf vice president Steve Lane told Lanarkshire Live : "The UK holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where our Topgolf story began.

"It seems very apt that the next leg of our journey takes us to Scotland, the original home of golf.

"The Glasgow venue will be like nothing the country has ever seen. We’re thrilled to kick-off this development together with our partners at Ashfield and introduce a venue where friends and families can safely play together and share experiences."

Steven McGarva, development director at Ashfield Land, told us : "We’re proud to be working with Topgolf to deliver its first attraction in Scotland, the home of golf, here at our Two 74 Glasgow development.

"The unique attraction is really starting to take shape and we’re pleased with how construction is progressing.

"The new Topgolf will create approximately 300 new jobs and we look forward to it opening to the people of Glasgow and Lanarkshire later this year.

"I’m sure it’ll be a huge success."

Topgolf currently operates over 70 venues across the world, and aims to combine both sports and entertainment.

Originally the Rutherglen facility was planned to open in the spring of 2021.

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