Florida news: Review of PopStroke, the Delray Beach experience designed by Tiger Woods
If you’re longing for a day out that packs in sporting legend, air-conditioned comfort, and the sort of “wow factor” that only Americans seem to do with such unabashed enthusiasm, PopStroke in Delray Beach is your answer - no matter how many times you claim not to be “that into golf.”
Florida News Blitz’s well-travelled friend Stuart Barclay had a day there recently with his family, and gives his thoughts on the experience…
Learn from the master
First things first: this divine putting paradise boasts not one, but two meticulously designed 18-hole courses, courtesy of Tiger Woods himself - yes, that Tiger, so even your most competitive mate can pretend they’ve learned a trick or two from the master.
And here’s the clincher: it’s just $30 for an adult, but with what must be the best day pass in Florida, you can play as many rounds as it takes for your competitive streak (and dignity) to run its course.
Feel like heading out for lunch? No problem - you can nip out and come back.
It’s a golfer’s version of the golden ticket.
Smart use of tech
One of the real joys of PopStroke is the smart use of tech - each hole is kitted out with a QR code, meaning you’re only a couple of taps away from a refreshing drink or bite to eat, delivered straight to you without missing a putt.
For those who live by the sporting calendar, there’s a bar right in the middle of the action, surrounded by big screens showing every match, race, and slam dunk you could want.
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The 19th hole
If you somehow manage to miss a goal, fret not - the so-called “19th hole” is a sprawling bar and lounge area with enough televisions to rival a Curry’s showroom.
You’ll find yourself debating whether to keep your eye on the leaderboard or the screen.
PopStroke isn’t just about golf, though. There are enough extracurriculars to keep even the golf-averse entertained - ping pong, table football and cornhole all offer a break from putting, while the entire place buzzes with a laid-back, lively energy.
For Floridians and visitors alike, cooling off is key: giant fans with misting sprays ensure you never quite melt into the scenery, even during the most determined South Florida scorchers.
Happy families
It’s a cracking spot for families - a place where the kids can play, the adults can socialise, and everyone’s perfectly happy to linger for hours.
Whether you’re demonstrating your short game, making the most of unlimited play, or simply parking yourself at the bar to people-watch and cheer at the screens, PopStroke offers the sort of fun, slick, and brilliantly over-the-top leisure experience that, as much as it pains me to say, Americans just do better.
And if you leave without a smile (and perhaps a new-found appreciation for the putting green), you’ve probably taken the wrong exit.
