Welcome to Mac Daddy's!

When you first arrive, you are not sure what to expect but when you pass through the doors into Mac Daddy's you know you are in the right place. The music is loud and pulsating. The arcade is vibrant with a life of it's own. The air oozes with hipness. This is one trendy joint and you realize this is NOT your father's "bowling alley."

Located in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, the new Family Entertainment Center is a much needed opportunity for families and kids of all ages. Creative vision of local developer Mac Holz, 'Mac Daddy's' will be constructed on the Golfin' Dolphin property. The existing complex has been in operation for over 15 years and was constructed and is operated by the Holz family. The complex has 18 holes of miniature golf, a driving range with 50 tees, an outdoor gocart track, bumper boats and baseball/softball batting cages.

With the addition of 'Mac Daddy's' 24 lanes of bowling will be added to compliment the existing activities along with a sports bar and grill, lounge, billiard room, snack bar, party rooms, banquet rooms and the largest arcade on the Crystal Coast.

Mac Daddy's News and Updates

Mac Daddy's officially broke ground on May 21, 2007. With the construction well under way you can bet everyone is very excited. "We plan on building the center in two phases," stated owner/proprietor Mac Holz. "This way we can keep the Golfin' Dolphin running throughout the season for families to come in and enjoy the amenities."
 

Mac Daddy's plans on opening it's doors right around the first of the year. For anyone in need of planning a birthday party in 2008, look no further! This family entertainment center will have the best parties being offered. Mom can relax and let us do all the work! What can be better than that! Plus, don't forget, Mac Daddy's will have banquet rooms fully equipped with projection equipment for conferences, business meetings and special events. We are your ONE STOP family entertainment place!

The evolution of bowling has gone through five distinct stages to its present status. In its earliest stage in the mid-1800s, bowling was limited to private clubs for its members’ enjoyment.

The second stage began with the formation of the National Bowling League. During this period, there were few “leagues” as we now know them; however, open bowling for entertainment purposes began when club members participated.

The third stage was the competitive era in which bowling was predominately engaged in by men working in industry and in a league structure. Few women participated, no mixed leagues existed and children were restricted from participation by law in most states unless accompanied by an adult. This atmosphere lasted until the mid-1950s.

The fourth stage is identified as the commercial boom era. Emphasis was placed on attracting new bowlers of all ages and both genders. The major influence of this period was the introduction of the automatic pinsetter, which eliminated the manual setting of pins. The business could now operate without dependence on pin boys, who were not always available. The investment in new construction began in the mid-1950s and accelerated until 1962. During this period, the number of centers more than doubled and new, larger centers replaced older, smaller centers.

Since the period of consolidation, the number of centers in the U.S. has continued to decline for a number of reasons: declining demographic conditions within a market, increased value of real estate, or deferred maintenance, causing a decline in business and the owner’s inability to finance improvements necessary to be competitive.

The fifth stage, beginning in the 1990s, appears to be undergoing a renaissance created by improved family-oriented facilities, new technology that makes the sport more user-friendly, a more exciting atmosphere and, as a result, an increase in open-play bowlers. The number of people bowling annually is at an all-time high with more than 55 million participating each year, and projected to grow by 2.5% per year. From 1998 to 1999 participation rose 3.9%

New centers are equipped with the most modern equipment available in the industry, including the automatic scoring touch screen technology and flexible modular furniture, which is installed in a colorful, exciting environment. Inexperienced bowlers will have the option of lane guides to prevent the ball from prematurely falling off the lane before striking pins. The Cosmic bowling system will provide a sound and light show to maximize your experience.

This new type of family recreation center will offer a mix of products and services designed to appeal to individuals, families and people of variant age groups and lifestyles. Bowl any games lately? Come join in on the fun!
 

Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin' Dolphin Drive
Cape Carteret, NC 28584

Mac Holz
Owner/Proprietor

Connie Nolter
Project Manager/General Manager

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