Tiger Woods’ PopStroke Nashville: When Golf, Food, and Music City Collide

When Tiger Woods puts his name on a project, expectations are always sky-high. For decades, Woods has redefined what excellence looks like on the golf course, and in recent years, he has begun doing the same off it—reimagining how people experience the game. The upcoming opening of PopStroke Nashville near the end of the year is the clearest example yet of that vision coming to life, and it signals far more than just another entertainment venue.

Scheduled to open on December 28 at Century Farms in Antioch, PopStroke Nashville will be the brand’s first location in Tennessee and, notably, the largest mini-golf destination in the world. Backed by Woods’ TGR Ventures, TaylorMade Golf, and PopStroke CEO Greg Bartoli, the project blends golf, dining, and social energy into a single space designed to feel as welcoming as it is impressive.

A New Kind of Golf Experience

At its core, PopStroke isn’t about traditional golf—it’s about accessibility. Woods has long spoken about the need to make golf more inviting, less intimidating, and more integrated into everyday life. PopStroke is his answer to that challenge.

The Nashville location spans 90,000 square feet across 5.4 acres, featuring three 18-hole putting courses designed by Woods’ own TGR Design team. These are not novelty layouts. Each course incorporates synthetic turf, bunkers, slopes, and creative obstacles that mirror real putting challenges, offering depth for experienced players while remaining fun and approachable for beginners.

The venue is split between 52,000 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled space and 25,000 square feet of outdoor greens, ensuring year-round play regardless of Tennessee’s weather. This indoor-outdoor balance is a key part of PopStroke’s appeal, especially in a city known for unpredictable seasons and constant activity.

More Than Mini-Golf

What truly sets PopStroke apart is its refusal to be defined solely by golf. The Nashville venue leans heavily into the idea of “eatertainment”—a space where people come not just to play, but to gather, relax, and stay awhile.

At the heart of the venue is BarTenders, a two-story restaurant offering comfort food staples like chicken tenders, burgers, and ahi tuna nachos, alongside local craft beers and cocktails. Multiple jumbotrons anchor the sports-bar atmosphere, making PopStroke as appealing on game day as it is on date night.

Families are a major focus as well. A dedicated playground allows kids to burn off energy, while the PopStroke Ice Cream Parlor serves up 24 Blue Bell flavors, plus milkshakes and floats—an intentional nod to nostalgia and simplicity. The result is a venue where grandparents, parents, teens, and kids can all find something they enjoy without feeling out of place.

Why Nashville Makes Sense

Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, known for its blend of entertainment, tourism, and community-driven culture. From live music to professional sports, the city thrives on shared experiences, making it a natural fit for PopStroke’s concept.

Located at 4221 Century Farms Terrace, the venue sits within a growing mixed-use development near Tanger Outlets and Nashville SC’s training facility, placing it at the intersection of retail, sports, and leisure. This positioning is strategic: PopStroke isn’t meant to be a destination you visit once—it’s designed to be part of a broader lifestyle ecosystem.

Greg Bartoli has emphasized this point, noting that PopStroke is “just as much about great food and social energy as it is about golf.” In a city where people already gather to eat, watch games, and celebrate music, PopStroke feels less like an experiment and more like a natural extension of Nashville’s identity.

Tiger Woods’ Fingerprints Are Everywhere

Although Tiger Woods won’t be behind the counter or greeting guests, his influence on PopStroke Nashville is unmistakable. From the course design to the philosophy behind the venue, this is not a licensing deal—it’s a hands-on project shaped by Woods’ belief that golf should be fun, social, and inclusive.

In statements about the Nashville opening, Woods highlighted the balance between outdoor play and indoor comfort, describing PopStroke as a place built “for everyone.” That phrase matters. Woods understands better than most how intimidating golf can feel to newcomers, and PopStroke is intentionally designed to remove that barrier.

No dress codes.
No hushed tones.
No pressure to be perfect.

Just a putter, a ball, and a good time.

A Different Kind of Legacy Play

At this stage of his career, Tiger Woods no longer needs to prove anything competitively. Instead, his focus has shifted toward impact—how the game he dominated can evolve beyond him. PopStroke represents a legacy play not measured in trophies, but in participation.

By making golf casual, affordable, and social, Woods is helping the sport reach people who might never set foot on a traditional course. For kids, PopStroke can be a first exposure. For adults, it can be a reintroduction without intimidation. For families, it becomes shared time rather than individual pursuit.

That approach aligns with broader trends in sports and entertainment, where experiences matter as much as outcomes. PopStroke isn’t asking people to become golfers—it’s inviting them to enjoy golf.

What This Means for PopStroke’s Growth

PopStroke Nashville will be the brand’s ninth U.S. location, following successful openings in Florida and Arizona. Each new venue has expanded the concept, but Nashville represents a milestone due to its size and cultural reach.

As the largest PopStroke ever built, it will serve as a flagship—proof of concept on a grand scale. If successful, it could influence future locations in other major cities where entertainment, tourism, and sports intersect.

Opening Day and Beyond

When doors open at 10 a.m. on December 28, Nashville residents and visitors alike will step into a space designed to blur the line between sport and leisure. Whether it’s a family outing, a casual date, a corporate event, or a post-game hangout, PopStroke aims to be flexible enough to fit all of it.

In many ways, PopStroke Nashville reflects Tiger Woods himself: disciplined in design, bold in ambition, and constantly pushing boundaries. It’s not about replacing traditional golf—it’s about expanding what golf can be.

And in a city built on rhythm, community, and shared moments, that vision feels right at home.