Bob Burns Golf

Step onto the weathered mats at Bob Burns Golf and you’re greeted not by the sterile hush of a big-box golf chain, but by the warm hum of local camaraderie. Here, in a low-slung corner of Appleton, golfers gather for more than just a bucket of balls—they come for Bob himself. With a twinkle in his eye and decades of wisdom etched in his swing, Bob is the kind of proprietor who knows your name before you finish your first drive. The range itself isn’t about flash. The ambiance is honest: clubs clatter softly, laughter drifts from the putting green, and advice—sometimes gentle correction, sometimes a full-on lesson—flows as freely as stories about the game’s finer points. There are no velvet ropes or exclusive airs; everyone from seasoned players to first-timers and veterans with adaptive needs find room here. The shop inside is a trove for tinkerers: re-gripping, custom fittings, thoughtful tweaks all handled with patience and pride. This isn’t just a place to practice; it’s where locals come to unwind after work, where generations swap tips over buckets at dusk. Veterans and newcomers alike are treated like regulars, thanks to Bob’s philosophy that golf should be accessible and welcoming to all walks of life. It’s part sporting outpost, part community hub—a spot that has quietly stitched itself into the fabric of Appleton for half a century. The flaws? Maybe you’ll wish for fancier turf or high-tech simulators found elsewhere—but those chasing character and connection will find themselves right at home.