Driving Range Upgrade Partnered with InrangeOne of the most exciting projects in years and all thanks to our partners from Inrange, Global Golf and our Coaches, Darren and Stuart. In November 2020, we launched Inrange at the driving range, which transformed the overall range experience. We have evolved and built on this model, and realised the potential we have to really create something special.
Together with our partners, we will be doing a full renovation of the driving range the first week of July.
The NEW RANDPARK DRIVING RANGE will include:
• 20 Inrange Bays offering Inrange and Inrange plus.
• Inrange mobile in all 40 bays.
• A new look and feel upstairs and downstairs, with custom built cocktail tables and chairs.
• Background music on the upper level and at the café to create a vibey, yet relaxed atmosphere.
• A new look and feel at the café, including comfortable lounge suites.
• A new generator to fully run the range, café and gym, including the floodlights.
• A new demo club studio, showcasing a wide variety of second-hand clubs.
• State of the art coaching studios with Trackman 3 and the Wellputt putting studio.
• Randpark Adventure golf, a 9-hole putt-putt course, which will be built on the old putting green area at the range.
Heat PumpsAs you know, we are facing excessive increases in electricity and we have been looking at solar solutions for the Club. We have an overall goal to substantially reduce the cost of electricity, which is one of our biggest operating costs over the next few years. We will, therefore, be installing a heat pump system for the locker rooms. The Club’s boiler is one of the most energy-intensive items in a club environment, using roughly 18% to 30% of electricity. Replacing the water heating system with one that uses an alternative source of energy is more efficient and will save money, especially as we move into winter at higher rates.
The heat pump uses a relatively small amount of electricity to extract a lot of energy from the surrounding air. A heat pump is also using the energy from the sun, but only indirectly and so it can work day and night.
“The most important effect of the performance of a heat pump is the planning and design of a heat pump system.” Installation work commenced on Monday, 7th June 2021, without affecting any hot or cold-water services. The pipework’s installation continued until Monday, 14th June 2021. On Monday, 14th June, the link connection into our existing pipeline was scheduled and hot and cold-water supply needed to be isolated for an estimated four-hour period. We are expecting that this system will be fully operational and commissioned by Friday, 18th June 2021.
Golf Shop The changeover in the golf shop has proven to be a big success and it is well-supported by members. The team from Global Golf has been under pressure to ensure a smooth transition with The Pro Shop as a new partner. They have certainly made some positive changes and we look forward to seeing this partnership growing from strength to strength.
Jacobus, Lynnette and Darren are eager to build relationships and serve you, our members.
A few new changes are happening in the shop to grow the retail offering.
• The retail show floor will be built to showcase the latest apparel for groups and corporates. This new space will be built by converting the old golf reception desk outside the shop. It will add a tremendous amount of value to the shop and Randpark will once again be a trendsetter by adding this unique section to the shop.
• Second Hand Golf Balls – a new partnership has been established to bring in second hand golf balls on a regular basis. The balls will be pre-packaged based on grade and, in some cases, brand. This will be great value for money and add another revenue stream for the shop.
We are truly excited about the upcoming changes, especially during this period. We know that this will add a lot of value to our members, their families and visitors. These are all small steps towards achieving our goal of being the leading golf and lifestyle brand in South Africa.
Have a great weekend
Stay Safe, Healthy & Happy!
The Randpark Team