Top Golf Watford - Golf Driving Range Lighting Upgrade

Background information

Top Golf Watford, a leading leisure and entertainment destination, required a lighting upgrade for its driving range to enhance visibility, reduce energy consumption, and elevate the customer experience. With 44 all-weather bays, the venue’s existing lighting system was outdated and inefficient, prompting a full replacement in line with a newly developed lighting design scheme.

Project overview

JHP Electrical was commissioned to remove all existing range lights and install ten 600-watt LED fittings, selected to meet the venue’s performance and sustainability objectives. To minimise disruption, all works were scheduled before the range opened.

Key project elements included:

• Removal of legacy lighting infrastructure
• Installation of 10 x 600W LED fittings
• Surface protection and care of the driving range throughout the works

Strategic approach

With the site nearing its total power capacity, JHP Electrical implemented a proactive monitoring solution. All distribution boards were assessed and monitored to manage load and demand effectively, ensuring the new lighting system operated safely within the site’s limits.

To maintain operational continuity and safety:

• All work was completed outside of public opening hours
• Range surfaces were protected from equipment-related damage
• Coordination with site management ensured seamless integration with daily operations

Results and achievements

The lighting upgrade delivered immediate and measurable benefits:

• Improved visibility: Brighter, sharper lighting enhanced ball tracking and overall user experience
• Energy efficiency: LED fittings significantly reduced energy consumption
• Cost savings: Lower energy usage translated into reduced operational costs
• Environmental impact: Light pollution was minimised, supporting sustainability goals

Client satisfaction

This project showcases JHP Electricals’ expertise in delivering high-quality, future-ready solutions tailored to complex operational environments — partnering with industry leaders in golf driving range innovation.

Conclusion

The successful completion of the lighting upgrade showcased JHP Electricals’ technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction. Following success of this project, JHP Electrical was retained for further works across the Watford site, as well as additional projects at the Surrey and Chigwell locations.

Subsequent works at Top Golf Watford have included minor electrical installations, remedial works, emergency lighting upgrades, electrical testing, routine repairs and maintenance, enhancements to car park lighting, and a full refurbishment of the arcade and entertainment areas, spanning over six years.