POPSTROKE TO OFFICIALLY TAKE OVER THE PITCH THIS SEPTEMBER, EXPANDING AUSTIN’S SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE
AUSTIN, TX: PopStroke, a national leader in golf entertainment owned by Greg Bartoli, Tiger Woods, and TaylorMade Golf Company will officially take over operations at The Pitch in Northeast Austin this September after renovations are complete.
Renovations and build-out of PopStroke’s signature mini-golf courses have been underway all summer, with exciting updates on the way. Once open, PopStroke will fully manage all aspects of The Pitch, introducing an enhanced and rebranded dining experience featuring BarTenders Eatery, upgraded event spaces including an esports gaming area, a new full-service ice cream parlor, and expanded recreational amenities. PopStroke will continue to operate the beloved pickleball courts that locals already enjoy, while adding new experiences throughout the venue, including two all-new sand volleyball courts.
The Pitch was originally developed by Karlin Real Estate as part of the Parmer Pond District at Parmer Austin, with a vision to create a vibrant hub for sports, dining, and community connection. PopStroke’s upcoming debut builds on that foundation, adding new entertainment features while preserving the energy and local spirit Karlin helped establish.
“PopStroke brings a fresh, experiential energy to Parmer Austin, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the campus,” said Matt Schwab, co-founder of Karlin Real Estate. “Their innovative concept blends fun, food and community in a way that perfectly complements our vision for Parmer as a next-generation destination where top talent can work and connect. This collaboration further strengthens our commitment to offering amenities that enhance the everyday experience and create a sense of place for everyone who spends time here.”
PopStroke is bringing more ways to play The Pitch. Guests can look forward to two all-new, custom-designed 18-hole mini golf courses, existing pickleball courts with rentable paddles, and brand-new sand volleyball courts. All activities will be available at daily rates, while PopStroke members will enjoy access to all sports and game amenities as part of their membership.
“This isn’t a goodbye to The Pitch, it’s the next chapter,” said Greg Bartoli, Founder and CEO of PopStroke. “We’re excited to carry forward what makes this place special and add the PopStroke energy to make it even better, building on The Pitch’s foundation to create one of Austin’s best sports and social hubs.”
PopStroke has also partnered with Mark Odom Studio, the Austin-based architecture and design firm behind the award-winning design. Known for their innovative use of 23 repurposed shipping containers, Mark Odom Studio’s concept for The Pitch balances form, function, and community connection—an approach PopStroke has already embraced in its collegiate venues in Tuscaloosa and College Station. This continued partnership with Mark Odom Studio brings a cohesive design story to life, seamlessly connecting The Pitch to PopStroke’s growing national footprint.
“PopStoke at The Pitch is a testament to the success of the original design concept and PopStoke’s vision of reimagining Austin’s premiere entertainment and hospitality hub,” says Mark Odom, Founding Principal Mark Odom Studio. “Collaborating with PopStroke on bringing a new and exciting entertainment destination to Austin has been a great endeavor, and we look forward to many more.”
The venue will continue to offer flexible event spaces, including two conference centers, with one featuring an executive boardroom, making it an ideal destination for corporate outings, team-building events, and retreats. Whether you're planning a business meeting or a social gathering, PopStroke at The Pitch offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to bring events to life.
The Pitch’s prime location next to Parmer Field and the Austin FC training facility remains a core part of its identity, continuing to serve as a go-to destination for soccer fans, UT students, corporate groups, and Austin locals looking for fun, food, and friendly competition.
Stay connected at popstroke.com for grand opening updates as PopStroke at The Pitch prepares to open its doors to Austin this September.
ABOUT POPSTROKE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PopStroke is an experiential golf and casual dining concept that merges a dynamic, technologically advanced mini-golf environment open to guests of all ages. Headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, and partnered with Tiger Woods and TaylorMade, PopStroke locations feature two 18-hole putting courses built entirely with synthetic turf, incorporating fairways, bunkers, and rough. PopStroke's unique amenities include multiple bars with various craft beers, cocktails, and wine, on-course mobile app drink delivery, an ice cream parlor, and a restaurant. PopStroke delivers an unmatched guest experience through cutting-edge technology, providing an interactive and unique golf experience for guests of all skill levels. PopStroke offers various event packages for parties of all sizes and hosts competitive putting tournaments throughout the year, including weekly putting leagues. PopStroke has 17 locations across Florida, Texas, Arizona, Alabama, Nevada, and South Carolina, with multiple additional venues under development.
ABOUT KARLIN REAL ESTATE Karlin Real Estate is a global real estate investment firm. To build for a better tomorrow, Karlin is investing in innovation science real estate to push the boundaries of what's possible in life science, research and development, engineering, technology, ag-tech and beyond. Karlin empowers those at the forefront of innovation science to challenge the status quo by developing spaces that embolden the bold and defy limitations. In Austin, in addition to Parmer Austin, Karlin's portfolio includes a number of assets, including Highpoint 2222, which is also tailored for the life sciences industry. Since 2009 Karlin has acquired and financed over $6 billion of transactions representing more than 15 million square feet across the US and Europe. Karlin Real Estate is an affiliate of Karlin Asset Management, a private investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Austin, Raleigh and London. For more information, visit KarlinRE.com.
ABOUT MARK ODOM STUDIO Founded in Austin, Texas, by principal Mark Odom, Mark Odom Studio aims to listen, observe and edit to produce experiential architecture that embodies the client's vision and responds purposefully to context and the wellness of our environment. Mark Odom Studio works with a diverse group of stakeholders and developers that range between mixed-use, retail, hospitality, infill, multi-family housing, and single family. For more information, visit www.markodomstudio.com. Follow @markodomstudio.