The City of LaFayette has announced a new partnership with the LaFayette High School Golf Program, bringing an expanded indoor training facility to the community.
The facility, known as “The Roost,” is located on the second floor of the LaFayette Golf Clubhouse in an area previously used for storage. The renovation and equipment upgrades were made possible through a private donation and community partnerships.
The new training center features two commercial golf simulator bays, an expansive indoor putting surface, TourPutt projected putting technology, and a Foresight GCQuad launch monitor with swing-analysis capabilities.
City officials say The Roost will primarily serve as the home of the LaFayette Youth Golf Program, providing young golfers with greater access to training opportunities and technology to help develop their skills.
The city noted that golf can sometimes be difficult for young people to access, and the new facility is intended to help remove some of those barriers while encouraging participation in the sport.
A program allowing public access to The Roost is also in development. Because the specialized equipment requires supervision by a trained golf professional, members of the public will need to schedule sessions through a partnering golf pro.
The LaFayette Golf Course is developing the public-access program and anticipates it will be available in late spring or early summer.
City officials say the new facility represents an investment in youth development and the continued growth of golf opportunities in the LaFayette community.