(Atlantic) Sunnyside Range, formerly known as Sunnyside Putt ‘em Up, will officially open for the season on May 25th with an open-house kickoff party. The Cass County Cattlemen will be onsite grilling dinner with other snacks and drinks available for purchase at the clubhouse. The event will also feature a bounce house for kids, and the miniature golf course and driving range will be open for anyone that wants to purchase rounds or buckets of balls to enjoy the evening.
SHIFT ATL, a local 501©3 nonprofit, purchased Sunnyside Putt ‘em Up in the fall of 2022 to keep the facility alive and thrive in the community of Atlantic for years to come. When announcing the purchase, SHIFT ATL board member, Jessie Shiels, stated, “After the Teigs announced they were retiring, we, as a group, thought this could be an exciting opportunity to further our mission by continuing to provide a great recreational opportunity for our community. The space that Tim and Cindy created and maintained for the past 40 years is an incredible asset to Atlantic, and we are honored to be able to carry on their legacy.”
SHIFT ATL hired Sunnyside Range Manager Macie Harringa in the spring of 2023. Since then, all seasonal staff has been hired, and summertime events have been planned. “We are excited to bring a variety of food trucks out to Sunnyside Range consistently to create more of a destination for people to spend a few hours at, rather than just a quick game of mini golf,” said Harringa. “We have a great staff ready for a busy summertime, and we’re looking forward to bringing new events and experiences to the community!”
The driving range at Sunnyside Range is currently open. SHIFT ATL, owners of Sunnyside Range, have made a significant improvement to the ball dispenser by removing the token system and replacing it with a credit/debit card reader to allow for more timely and easier access for golfers. The ball dispenser and driving range are available 24/7 with the card reader. The only exception will be when the driving range is being mowed.
During the season, Sunnyside Range will maintain seasonal hours of 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., seven days a week, weather pending. Miniature golf will close for private parties, advertised on the Facebook page and at Sunnyside Range. If you are looking to host a private party or staff outing or want to host a birthday party, we have a variety of packages available. Visit sunnysiderange.com for more information, and call (712) 340-7299 or email sunnysiderange@gmail.com to schedule your event.
SHIFT ATL will host the Chamber Ambassadors on May 18th at 10 a.m. for a formal ribbon cutting. They will also host a private event for current SHIFT Network members and those interested in joining SHIFT Network on Friday, May 19th, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. with snacks and beverages and complimentary mini-golf and driving range access. If you want to join SHIFT Network, contact SHIFT ATL at shiftatlantic@gmail.com or shiftatl.org/join. shiftatl.org/sunnyside-range for more information.
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