Sioux Falls Business Journal

The rapidly expanding GreatLife Malaska Health and Fitness Club is entering the bowling business with the acquisition of Suburban Lanes in central Sioux Falls.

GreatLife started in Kansas and expanded into the Sioux Falls area two years ago after partnering with Burger King franchisee Tom Walsh. It recently hit a milestone of more than 10,000 memberships. It offers unlimited golf and fitness at 20 regional golf courses and a dozen fitness centers.

The company sees the bowling endeavor as part of its mission by providing the space for families and friends to stay active during golf's off-season.

GreatLife signed a purchase agreement with Suburban Lanes and the transfer of ownership is expected in early 2016. A remodel is set to begin during the summer.

They also have partnered with Empire Bowl to offer discounted bowling to GreatLife members.

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“Bowling is a family lifetime sport and it fits right into the GreatLife vision," Walsh said. "This sport is going through the same challenges as golf. The cost of an afternoon spent at the golf course or the bowling alley can get expensive for many families. At GreatLife, we’re hoping to change that.”

The free bowling benefit for GreatLife members begins Dec. 21 at Suburban Bowl, 2621 S. Spring Ave., and Empire Bowl, 3800 S. Westport Ave.

Details: From Labor Day through May 31, members bowl free Monday through Thursday from open to 6 p.m.; get two free hours of family bowling on Sunday and Monday nights; and can take advantage of free bowling clinics from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday.

From June 1 through Labor Day, members can get two free games a day: Monday through Thursday from open to 7 p.m.; Friday from open to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

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