{"id":371070,"date":"2026-08-14T05:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/371070\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T05:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:26:08","slug":"popstrokes-massive-i-drive-flagship-on-track-for-2026-holiday-opening-near-convention-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/371070\/","title":{"rendered":"PopStroke\u2019s massive I-Drive flagship on track for 2026 holiday opening near convention center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cm9l2ywrfarvunca.jpg\" alt=\"PopStroke is bringing 2 elaborate 18-hole mini-golf courses to I-Drive\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\"\/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cm9l2ywrfarvunca.jpg\" alt=\"PopStroke is bringing 2 elaborate 18-hole mini-golf courses to I-Drive\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"vod-poster-image\" data-v-5a75adc3=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">ORLANDO, Fla. &#8211; Waterfalls, stingrays, and sharks! Oh, my!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Golfers, get your putters ready! PopStroke is building its biggest and most over-the-top location yet in Orlando, featuring waterfalls, caves and a shark tank.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WOFL\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">Local perspective:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">PopStroke has unveiled plans for two elaborate miniature golf courses, expected to open later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The two-story venue at 8554 International Drive will also include indoor and outdoor dining, a rooftop terrace, beer garden, children\u2019s playground and five bars.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The national golf entertainment company said the two 18-hole courses will include a river system, pedestrian bridges and waterfalls reaching 13 feet. One course will climb in elevation, with several holes built above the property\u2019s largest waterfall.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Guests will also play through a cave alongside a tank housing six sharks and stingrays.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The courses will feature hole-in-one cameras and app-based scoring. Guests will be able to order food and drinks through the PopStroke app, including drink delivery on the course.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WOFL\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The national golf entertainment giant, that is co-owned by Tiger Woods, is driving into I-Drive with its largest venue ever.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is our biggest, most impressive, and boldest version of ourselves yet&#8230; with two 18-hole dramatic golf courses featuring waterfalls, a shark tank, and stingrays,&#8221; said Greg Bartoli, PopStroke Founder &amp; CEO. &#8220;And of course, mobile app delivery for cocktails and food anywhere on the property.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">While the courses are professionally designed, executives say you don&#8217;t need to be a pro to play.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">&#8220;We have the unique benefit of offering incredibly designed putting courses that resonate with people of all ages from 3 years old up to 90 years old,&#8221; Bartoli said.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The new venue near the Orange County Convention Center is on track to open just in time for the holiday rush.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">&#8220;We\u2019re opening in early to mid-December, and we&#8217;re right on track,&#8221; Bartoli added. &#8220;That\u2019s great news right before the holiday season and ahead of convention season in January.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">And don&#8217;t worry about the Central Florida heat. The outdoor courses will be equipped with shade trees, cooling fans, and misters so you can focus on your swing, not your sweat.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">PopStroke operates more than 20 locations nationwide and is backed by investors including TaylorMade. The company said the Orlando location is designed to serve tourists, convention visitors and large groups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Greg Bartoli, PopStroke Founder &amp; CEO.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/orange-county\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orange County News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/orange-county\/orlando\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/entertainment\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ORLANDO, Fla. &#8211; Waterfalls, stingrays, and sharks! Oh, my!\u00a0 Golfers, get your putters ready! 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