{
  "id": 11685224,
  "title": "Topgolf tees up unusual takeover of Baylor's McLane Stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/topgolf-tees-up-unusual-takeover-of-baylors-mclane-stadium",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/topgolf-tees-unusual-takeover-baylors-125900677.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, will undergo a unique transformation in late October to host the Topgolf Live Stadium Series. The Dallas-based company will install 22 hitting bays on the football field, allowing fans to play golf from the field and compete for prizes using interactive targets. Baylor University's Chief Marketing Officer, Jason Cook, expressed excitement about bringing an innovative experience to Baylor fans and alumni. The four-day event, from October 29 to November 1, will include a Friday night watch party on October 30, coinciding with the Baylor Bears' Big 12 football game against UCF Knights. Topgolf CEO David McKillips highlighted the significance of this milestone, marking the first time the Topgolf Live Stadium Series has graced a college campus in Texas.",
  "summary": "Ticket prices remain under wraps, but comparable corporate packages approach $7,000.",
  "key_points": [
    "Topgolf to install 22 hitting bays at Baylor's McLane Stadium in late October",
    "Event runs from October 29 to November 1, coinciding with Big 12 game",
    "First Topgolf Live Stadium Series on a college campus in Texas"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}