I LOVE golfing! And I love fun experiences; and Topgolf provides both of those. And, it's coming to Michigan!

Topgolf broke ground today on a new 65,000-square-foot venue in Auburn Hills, that is set to open in winter 2018. Topgolf offers a premium experience of play, food and beverage, and music.

Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots instantly on a TV screen in their hitting bay. The venue also features an outstanding chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, golf tournaments, golf instruction and more. And don't think if you can't golf that leaves you out! Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels – even non-golfers – to come together for playful competition.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Topgolf, a premier entertainment destination, to Auburn Hills,” said Auburn Hills Mayor Kevin McDaniel. “Topgolf is the perfect complement to our entertainment district near Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. As Michigan’s first location, we are honored they chose Auburn Hills. Our City Council and staff has worked diligently to support this exciting project, and we are looking forward to having them as part of our community.”

Topgolf will create 500 full and part-time jobs at this location. The new three-level venue will feature 3,000 square feet of private event space for corporate and social gatherings plus 102 climate-controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time.

The 16-acre property will be located along the southwest corner of I-75 and Joslyn Road. Topgolf estimates it will serve approximately 450,000 visitors in its first year of operation. Nearly half of all Topgolf guests describe themselves as “non-golfers.”

In the meantime, you can track Topgolf’s progress in Detroit-Auburn Hills at facebook.com/topgolfdetroit-auburnhills and @Topgolf on Twitter and Instagram. If the Auburn Hills location is ANYTHING like the location in Vegas, I know where I'll be spending a lot of time come winter 2018!