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The Ballantyne to launch virtual golf experience this fall

The Ballantyne Hotel is expected to open Dunbar Social by Top Golf sometime this fall, according to a news release.

It will feature five golf simulator bays. Each bay can hold up to 10 people. The bays will also include games such as dodgeball, baseball and zombie dodge.

The suite is 9,200 square feet. It has indoor seating for 116 people and includes a lounge and bar area.

The outdoor seating area can accommodate 36 people and features an outdoor bar top.

The menu will include food and craft cocktails.

It will be open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It will be open to the public as well as hotel guests.

About The Ballantyne

The Ballantyne, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is a luxury hotel located in the Ballantyne neighborhood. It offers amenities such as pools, a whirlpool, sauna, spa, fitness center and salon.

The hotel features the Gallery Restaurant, which serves American cuisine. It also has the Scottish-inspired Ryal Bar.

This story was originally published July 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM.

Sydney Sasser
The Charlotte Observer
Sydney Sasser is a business intern and the recipient of this year’s MS Van Hecke award from UNC. She is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has previously reported for Neuse News, The Durham Voice and The Intercept. In her free time she enjoys reading and cheering on the Tar Heels.
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