Renovate Your High School Golf Practice Room

At Edgerton High School in southern Wisconsin, golf has always been one of the standout athletic programs. But Wisconsin weather isn’t exactly golf-friendly year-round. That’s why the Edgerton Golf Booster Club decided to step up and revamp the school’s indoor golf practice space.

The Big Idea

“Golf has always been a big part of the Edgerton community,” said Michelle Kern, the Booster Club’s Treasurer. “One of the challenges of being located in Wisconsin is that the weather isn’t always ideal. So, we thought about the opportunity and how we could better support the kids and their passion. That’s where the idea came from.”

In a smaller, more remote community, having a space that’s easy for all students to use was a must, Kern added. Edgerton High already had an indoor golf practice space, but it wasn’t up to par and needed some updating.

Once the idea took off, the boosters contacted Carl’s Place to make it happen.

“After sharing our budget and working with Carl’s Place, we explored the different options they offered,” Kern explained. “This setup gets a ton of use, so we needed something that could take a beating.”

Kern said the main upgrade was making the enclosure and impact screen a bit safer by installing one of Carl’s Pro Enclosures with Premium Impact Screen. They also chose to go with the overhead-mounted Uneekor QED launch monitor paired with GSPro software.

“GSPro has been amazing,” Kern said. “The graphics, course options, and the data it provides to help athletes improve their golf games are incredible.”

Blown Away By The Results

Athletic Director Justin Fowlkes said he is thrilled with how the project turned out.

“Carl’s Place exceeded our expectations,” Fowlkes said. “We have a safe space to play, and the materials and resources are just beautiful. Carl’s Place even designed some local courses, like Evansville’s golf course, which we’re able to use here. That alone gives us an advantage, which is super important since Evansville is our rival and in our conference. Getting a leg up on the competition goes a long way.”

The new setup has transformed the space, Fowlkes said.

“The structure is fantastic—we’re no longer damaging the room we had before,” Fowlkes said. “It’s a beautiful facility, and honestly, it’s the best I’ve been a part of. It’s been a great experience. If I were an athletic director at another high school, I’d recommend buying a simulator from Carl’s Place.”

Making A Big Impact

The simulator is already changing the game for Edgerton students, Fowlkes said.

“I think, just in our golf programs and athletic department alone, we’re going to see the numbers increase,” Fowlkes said. “When kids see cool things like this, they’ll want to figure it out and join. Kudos to the boosters and the golf program for making this happen.”

Kern agreed.

“I’d tell anyone who’s even considering it not to hesitate to reach out,” Kern said. “Don’t worry about being intimidated by not knowing the right questions to ask or by how big or small your budget is. Carl’s Place will answer your questions and support you, no matter your experience level or budget.”