Bars & Third Places
Turn Your Venue Into a Competitive Putting Destination
The Opportunity
Your customers want activities that create conversation, encourage return visits, and differentiate your venue from competitors. Add competitive putting leagues to your venue with minimal space, maintenance, upfront costs to create an event for patrons to enjoy. Create weekly regulars who come for league night, stay for food, drinks, and bring friends.
What You Get:
Low-Cost Installation: $200-500 one-time setup (if putting mat + basic webcam + laptop are all needed)
Space Efficient: 10-15 feet of floor space (less than one pool table)
Recurring Revenue: League night regulars, weekly participation, vendor sales
Competitive Differentiation: Only putting venue with verified stats and real leagues
Why This Works for Bars & Third Places
Walk-Up Play
Competitive stats create bragging rights
Tournament Events
Monthly weekend tournaments
Winner's bracket displayed on venue TVs
Creates event nights, drives promotion
Social Media Content
Post weekly league standing
Highlight impressive performances
User-generated content from competitors
Ideal Venue Profiles
Neighborhood Sports Bars
Need weeknight traffic drivers
Have space for 10-15 foot putting setup
Want differentiation from chain competitors
Local regular customer base
Golf-Themed Bars & Restaurants
Already cater to golf enthusiasts
Have golf decor/TVs showing tournaments
Looking for interactive golf elements
Premium opportunity for authentic golf experience
Upscale Breweries & Tap Rooms
Attract professional crowd
Have space for curated experiences
Premium pricing supports higher-quality setup
Coffee Shops & Co-Working Spaces
Daytime putting leagues for remote workers
Afternoon tournament series
Implementation Timeline
Week 1: Setup
Purchase equipment ($200-500)
Set up putting area
Create venue admin account
Test system with staff
Week 2: Promotion
Announce league on social media
Post sign-up sheet at bar
Offer early-bird discount
Target 12-16 participants
Week 3: League Launch
First league night kickoff
Brief setup tutorial (5 mins)
First round competition
Promote standings on social
Weeks 4-11: Season
Weekly league nights
Mid-season tournament
Track standings, create storylines
Announce next season
Common Bar Owner Questions
Q: Will this take staff away from serving customers? A: No. System is self-service. Customers manage their own sessions. No ref or scorekeeper needed.
Q: What if equipment breaks or gets stolen? A: Laptop/tablet can be secured or removed nightly. Putting mat is low-value, easily replaced. Webcam mounts/unmounts quickly.
Q: How do we handle disputes or cheating? A: Computer vision tracks every putt automatically. No subjective scoring. Disputes are rare and resolved by video replay.
Q: What if nobody signs up for leagues? A: Start with small pilot (8-10 people). Low investment means low risk. Promote heavily on social first 2-3 weeks.
Q: Can we charge for daily walk-up play? A: Yes. Suggested: $5 for tracked session, $2 for house challenge (beat existing record). Or free play to encourage traffic.
Q: Do we need a liquor license add-on or special permits? A: No. This is standard bar activity like darts or pool. No special licensing required.
Getting Started
Step 1: Initial Inquiry
Create account (required for comments)
Submit venue inquiry with:
Venue name and location
Estimated space available
Target launch timeline
Step 2: Demo & Planning Call (15 mins)
See platform in action
Discuss league formats
Review pricing options
Get setup checklist
Step 3: Pilot Setup (1-2 weeks)
Order equipment
Set up putting area
Create first league
Soft launch with friends/regulars
Step 4: Public Launch
Promote on social media
In-venue signage
First official league night
Ongoing seasons
Ready to Differentiate Your Venue?
Stop competing on TVs and beer selection. Start competing on experience.
Contact Us:
Create account to submit venue inquiries
Ask about venue pilot programs
Proof of Putt brings competitive putting leagues to bars, breweries, coffee shops, and third places worldwide.
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