This summer marked the grand opening of Birdie Factory, Boulder’s first indoor golf bar, located at 2520 Arapahoe Ave. in the plaza between Folsom and 28th streets. The concept comes from CU alumnus and longtime hospitality professional Andrew “Fergie” Ferguson, who aimed to create a space where people can both drink and play.
“I wanted to give Boulder somewhere where you can drink and do an activity,” Ferguson said. Boulder is known for its craft beer scene, and the city’s proximity to the mountains attracts people eager to get moving. But until now, there haven’t been many places to grab a drink (especially something besides beer) and do an activity at the same time.
Ferguson designed Birdie Factory with a range of Boulderites in mind. “We strategically put it next to campus so it’s good for students,” he said. “It’s a very female-centric complex, and this business type is typically very male-dominated. I wanted to make it approachable for everyone.”…