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Go-carts, golf and more available at Challenger 3

Challenger 3. If you have lived in the Cleveland County area for very long, the name definitely brings back memories-- memories of the par 3 golf course and driving range or maybe of the go-carts and batting cages. Several years ago the "fun zone" area of Challenger 3 closed, leaving only the golf course and driving range. But in October of 2014 Jill and Chris Eaton bought the facility.
"The previous owners were ready to retire, and we felt that the community needed this place," explains Jill Eaton. "So many people have childhood memories here, and we wanted to bring that back to the county."
Jill had previously worked as a licensed massage therapist, and her husband had been in industrial management. "We had a lot to learn," Jill says. "We didn't think about how the hot weather would affect our business. But we have listened to our customers and adapted our hours and put in lighting so that folks can come in the evening when it is cooler."
These days, in addition to the golf course and driving range, visitors can also once again enjoy a full variety of "fun zone" attractions: an 18-hole mini-golf course, seven batting cages, an arcade room with classic and modern games, three go-cart tracks, bumper boats (open seasonally), an indoor party room and an outdoor covered picnic area with a public address system. Concessions are available both in the arcade area and in the golf clubhouse.
"This is just such a family place," says Jill. "Dad can go play golf while mom reads and the kids play in the 'fun zone.' We are also able to provide a great space for birthday parties and other special events."
Summer hours for the Challenger 3 Fun Zone are: Sunday from noon - 9 p.m.; Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Friday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. The summer hours for the driving range and Par 3 Golf Course are Sunday - Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
For pricing and other information, search for "Challenger 3" on Facebook or visit the Challenger 3 web site: challenger3funzone.com.

By April Hoyle Shauf

Special to Shelby Shopper


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