Williamston is about to get a big dose of fun. When Greg Hogsect, Jerry Smith and Becky Smith saw
Dietz Creek Golf Range and
Roadhouse Event Center for sale on Craigslist, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to capitalize on their own interests, as well as bring some good times to the community
“I’m a huge golfer,” says Hogsect, “so the golf center part appealed to me, and the hall rental appealed to Jerry. He has experience managing bingo halls and a youth center. One of our goals is to give kids something to do.”
The trio re-opened the golf range and 1,600 square foot banquet hall under their ownership in March. They plan to offer a more personal experience than customers may be used to at the business under its former ownership.
“Nobody was here before,” Hogsect says of the golf range. “It was all on the honor system with a vending machine out back. We’re going to do a lot of customer service and get to know the community.”
For the kids in the community, Hogsect and the Smiths plan to host teen events such as battles of the band, post-football game parties and get the 36-acre property’s pre-existing climbing wall back into certified, usable condition.
“Eventually we’d like to open a put-put golf course,” Hogsect says.
A grand opening will be held for Dietz Creek Golf Range and Roadhouse Event Center on May 13-15 with games, inflatable toys and free tips from a golf pro.
Source: Greg Hogsect, Dietz Creek Golf Range and Roadhouse Event Center
Writer: Natalie Burg, News Editor
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