Mobile restaurant owner Carlos Serrano is hopeful his latest venture will be a hole in one with a broad array of audiences starved for entertainment, team-building and even fundraising options.

After months of renovations, The Putting Place is slated to open the first week of August at the site of the former Funtasia Family Fun Center at 5103 Girby Road just off Highway 90.

Serrano, who owns both Pita Pit on Dauphin Street downtown and its associated food truck, said he decided to invest in reviving the longtime miniature golf course and arcade - which has operated intermittently under various names and owners for decades - because for all its charm, the Azalea City suffers from a "lack of attractions."

"Some friends and I were talking, trying to find something to do, and there just aren't a lot of options attractions-wise. We always seem to go down to Gulf Shores or just across the Bay, and I got to thinking about how in college we loved going to this mini-golf course. I got to looking around, and the opportunity was there; the infrastructure was already in place; it just needed a little attention, and here we are," Serrano said.

Although he declined to provide an exact figure, Serrano said he has invested heavily in landscaping and clubhouse renovations to rehabilitate the facility, and The Putting Place will feature a completely updated game room.

"With my background in restaurants, I know how to run a successful business. What I want to do here is create an entire experience that appeals to all ages - from grandma to grandkids - and just offers a little fun right here in Mobile," Serrano said.

In turn, The Putting Place will cater to everything from birthday parties and miniature golf leagues to team-building exercises for local companies and even fundraisers for area charities.

Although hours of operation have not yet been set, Serrano said he is actively seeking part-time employees to help staff the facility's clubhouse. Anyone interested is asked to email a request to theputtingplace@gmail.com to have an application messaged directly.

In addition, he said is hopeful the establishment will eventually be licensed to sell beer on premises, but he does not expect to clear any associated hurdles in time for the August opening.

For more information as opening day nears, click here to follow The Putting Place's progress on Facebook.