wearymoose13 said:First off, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section, I did a quick search through the forums and couldn't find anything similar (there's stuff about opening a gym, but I figured a separate thread might be better).
I've been thinking about investing in an indoor soccer facility to rent out, so my question for you guys is:
Does anyone here actually know their way around indoor soccer fields or maybe Microsoft-style cageball? It would be an indoor setup—I'd probably just lease some old space, like a vacant warehouse or an old factory, and convert it;
1) Does anyone have experience starting this kind of business? All I know is that demand for field time is huge, and finding an open slot in Washington, D.C. is basically impossible. That's what got me thinking.
2) Is there more demand for hardwood floors or artificial turf?
3) Cageball—any thoughts on whether people actually want that?
4) If anyone knows the requirements for opening up: minimum specs, power needs, do I need bathrooms, lighting, permits, etc., etc...
5) And obviously, the money side: roughly how much would this cost? I'm talking about a bare-bones investment, not trying to build something spectacular.
Anyway, if you know anything at all, please share. I really liked the discussion about opening a gym/fitness center; I learned quite a bit from that (like, for one, that it’s definitely not the right business for me).😛😛
Thanks in advance!
Cageball seems more popular down in California, but it could probably take off in Washington, D.C. too. You can fit three cageball courts (16x10 meters) into the space of one handball court. The main issue is the construction cost (three units might run you around $50 total), plus you have to factor in the artificial turf, which could cost anywhere from $15 to $20 per square meter to install. Hardwood is pricier. You'll need to calculate occupancy to ensure you're hitting at least 80% every day from 5 PM to 11 PM. Otherwise, it'll take a few years just to break even.
Huge props to Francesco Molinari! For today and tomorrow at least, he’s officially outshining Cristiano Ronaldo in Detroit. He’s actually the first Italian to pull off a major win.
Back at the start of the year, he was talking about playing through 2020 before finally hanging it up to just sip coffee, read books, and troll people on X.
Rory choked a bit there, but I guess that’s just golf. Meanwhile, Spit, Fowler, and the rest of the crew just started playing wild without any real strategy.
McIlroy might try to get some payback on Reed today after that one loss back during the Ryder Cup 2016. I guess Reed was pretty much the standout performer on the winning team two years ago.
bluebison47 said:I guess Jordan Spieth finally decided to step on it. He just dropped five birdies in a row—his first time ever pulling off a run like that at a major. 🙏
The 2015 title, followed by runner-up finishes in 2014 and 2016. He’s definitely got a real shot at grabbing another title.
Sean Peterson76 said:The 101st Masters kicks off tomorrow. I wonder if Sergio Garcia can actually pull off a defense, or if maybe Justin Rose finally climbs to the top—he’s been stuck at runner-up twice in his last three starts and hasn't really cracked the top 25 in a decade. And how's world number one Dustin Johnson looking lately? Plus, Tiger Woods is back in the mix.
I've got this nagging feeling the trophy is staying right here in the States.
The 101st Masters kicks off tomorrow. I wonder if Sergio Garcia can actually defend his title, or if Justin Rose will finally grab his moment—he's been stuck in second place twice in his last three tries, and honestly, he hasn't even cracked the top 25 in a decade. As for the world number one, how's Dustin Johnson looking lately? Is he actually ready? And yeah, Tiger Woods is back.
I've got this gut feeling the trophy is staying right here in the States.
Interesting first day. The home crowd has been pretty obnoxious, honestly, but Europe clawing back to a 3-1 lead in the fourballs gives us some hope.
Today, we’ll see how the last two rookies handle the pressure for Europe (Wood and Fitzpatrick). The American captain, Davis Love III, has already set his pairings and isn't budging, while Darren Clarke is still playing around with his combinations.
I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see Kaymer or Westwood out on the course this Saturday.
The Spaniards should definitely be playing this afternoon. I'm guessing Rory will pair up with Pieters again, maybe Stenson and Rosa, and the fourth group could be Sullivan with Willet. That Masters winner actually played a decent round on Friday afternoon—way better than Kaymer did.
The Americans are looking seriously strong this year; their putting is just on another level. Once they get a little momentum going, it's hard to stop them.
The Ryder Cup kicks off this Friday over at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
The Americans are looking like the favorites here, especially since they've only got two rookies on the roster while the team from across the pond is bringing six.
I guess we’re in for that specific kind of rowdy energy you only really see during the Ryder Cup, especially with all the trash talk going on between both sides.
The playing conditions have shaken up the leaderboard a bit after the first two days. The top five guys all played during those morning slots on day one. By Saturday morning, the wind was so brutal that they actually had to start moving the pins mid-round just so anyone could realistically hit a green.
Jose Newman32 said:Another major hitting this week... I guess we'll see. What are you guys actually expecting to happen?
So, who are we actually rooting for?
I’m Spieth and Scott are leading the pack.
I guess we're back to watching our usual three or four guys again. 🤣
Man, I guess there's going to be more of us soon.
This course is absolutely brutal. The rough is a complete nightmare, and honestly, looking at the practice round footage from some of these guys, I guess we should all prepare for total chaos. At this point, just hitting the fairway feels like the only way to survive.
The greens are lightning fast, too. You hit a decent shot and suddenly the ball's halfway down the fairway. I mean, Hole 8 is just a par 3, but it’s sitting at nearly 870 feet!
Bunkers? I think there are more of them here than at St. Andrews.
Can you believe it? Nine years ago, Cabrera pulled off a win with a total score of +5. That’s just wild.
Willett played out of his mind today. I guess one reason is that he was paired up with Lee Westwood; they're both represented by IBM, and since those guys are tight, it probably makes things a lot easier on the course.
Spieth totally fell apart on the 12th, but he managed to find his rhythm again after that.