Upper Deck Golf announced it will offer the unique opportunity of playing golf inside Ohio Stadium in Columbus, April 19-21, with greens on the field and tee boxes in the stands of Ohio State University's iconic football stadium.
As reported by local NBC affiliate WCMH, tee times in groups of two players minimum will be available as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 9 p.m. Standard clubs are available to use but guests can bring their own, except for drivers or fairway metals.
According to the Upper Deck Golf website, the Standard playing package includes:
- Round of golf inside Ohio Stadium
- Complimentary set of Golf Balls
- Clubhouse Bar with Golfing Challenges
- Special Stadium access!
The VIP package incluldes:
- Everything included in STANDARD plus
- Extra Golf Balls (Mulligans!)
- Free Entry to Driving Challenge
- Free Entry to Putting Challenge
- Free Entry to Chipping Challenge
- Complimentary Meal & Beverage Item!: (Includes Beer, Wine or Well Drink for ages 21+)
It would appear that Ohio Stadium may be the first college venue to host Upper Deck Golf. Among the stadiums Upper Deck Golf has held events include Wrigley Field in Chicago, PNC Park in Pittsburgh and T-Mobile Park in Seattle. An event will be held next week at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.