GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – The ping of bats, rackets and clubs will soon fill Southern Swing Sports, located near the Mississippi Antique Galleria off of Pass Road in Gulfport.
With golf simulation stations, a pickleball court, and baseball and softball batting cages, Southern Swing Sports partner Nikki Skrmetti says this is intended for anyone and everyone.
Skrmetti says, “We want everyone who wants to learn how to play pickleball to feel like they could come here. Someone who plays competitively could come play pickleball here. We want someone who loves to golf on the course but it’s a rainy day or they want to use our simulators. We want someone who’s just starting out in golf who would like to come and use the simulator to get some practice.”
Skrmetti ensures there’s something for everyone of all ages at Southern Swing.
Vicki Williams, a mother of two daughters, enjoys this, as the facility caters to both boys and girls.
Williams says, “They don’t really have a whole lot of opportunities like this for girls. With softball and the need for it, I think also covers not just catering to the up-and-coming ages for the boys but also for girls.”
South Mississippi will soon be able to enjoy these services when Southern Swing Sports holds its grand opening on Saturday, March 15th.
Skrmetti says, “Immediately following the ceremony, we’ll host a hitting clinic put on by Barry Lyons. We’re hoping that we’ll be able to get some kids in and have our very first clinic immediately following the grand opening.”
Doors open at 10 a.m. with the grand opening starting at noon.
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