Long-awaited Topgolf will open in Durham on April 12

Between the lines: TopGolf earlier this year was hiring for 500 positions ahead of the opening.

• That's according to a post from the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce's vice president of economic development to LinkedIn.

Background: Dallas-based Topgolf is known for creating an entertaining driving range experience with simulators plus food and drinks.

• Tom Dundon, the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, was a large investor in the company.
• Topgolf's Durham location is part of a larger planned entertainment development, which will also include Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, The Triangle Business Journal reported.