TAMPA, Fla. — The crowd was buzzing the evening of May Day in Sarasota as the line of people snaked around the sidewalk waiting to get into the preview party for PopStroke, the latest entertainment center by Tiger Woods. The golf superstar’s rapidly growing chain plans to expand into Tampa this fall.
“Everyone I know was angling to get a ticket to this tonight, so it feels like excitement is high,” said Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota. The Sarasota opening was written up last week by People magazine, CNN and several golf magazines because of Woods’ hand in the course design.
The new spot at the University Town Center officially opened to the public May 5. It features two 18-hole putting courses designed by TGR Design under the direction of Woods. It also has a restaurant, rooftop bar, an ice cream shop, outdoor games and a playground.
