project pending approval of zoning changes by the Brevard County Commission

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA –Topgolf is proposing to build a $28 million golf and entertainment center in Viera, which is expected to create around 200 jobs—pending approval of zoning changes by the Brevard County Commission.

The planned facility will feature a two-story venue with 64 hitting bays, as well as outdoor patios, a restaurant and bar, and event spaces for parties and other gatherings.

Located on an 11.67-acre undeveloped site owned by The Viera Co., the center will be situated east of The Avenue Viera’s AMC movie theater and west of Interstate 95, adjacent to the north end of Bromley Drive and east of Lake Andrew Drive.

The county’s Planning and Zoning Board has already granted a conditional-use permit for the project.

The board also approved waivers for lighting the hitting bays and the installation of netting up to 165 feet high to contain golf balls within the facility’s driving range area.

Topgolf will need to ensure that its lighting does not interfere with drivers on I-95.

The new attraction will attract approximately 200,000 visitors annually.

The County Commission will review the zoning requests for approval at its meeting Thursday evening.

The Viera Topgolf center is slated to operate from 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

How much does Topgolf cost?

Each bay is priced by the hour, with the hourly rate varying by day and time, plus a $5 one-time member fee for new players. Up to 6 players can be in a bay and play.

For safety reasons, only one person can be hitting at one time.

How much does it work?

Once you settle into your all-weather bay, a Bayhost will help you set up your game and create profiles for each player.

The fun part is deciding which of the more than a dozen games to play first.