GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools officially opened its new Barren County High School Indoor Golf Facility Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the project’s completion.

District leaders, project sponsors, school administrators, coaches, student-athletes and community members gathered May 15 to tour the roughly 1,000-square-foot facility and mark the investment in student athletics.

The new space is designed to support both the Barren County High School and Barren County Middle School golf programs, providing year-round training opportunities regardless of weather conditions, according to a news release.

The facility includes a 255-inch simulator screen, 4K simulator technology and an indoor putting station aimed at helping student-athletes develop and refine their skills throughout the year.

“This facility creates new opportunities for our students to grow and compete,” BCHS Golf Coach Craig Pippen said. “We’re excited to provide our golfers with access to technology and training tools that will help elevate their game while continuing to build enthusiasm around our golf programs.”

BCHS Assistant Principal Carl Owens, who led the project, said the facility reflects a broader commitment to student opportunity and program growth.

“We wanted to create something that would truly benefit our students and continue growing the game of golf in Barren County,” Owens said. “This facility gives our student-athletes access to year-round training opportunities and technology that will help them compete at a high level while also building excitement for our middle and high school programs. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our community and industry partners.”

Student-athletes attending the ceremony demonstrated the simulator technology and shared excitement about the new training space ahead of the 2026 golf season.

The facility is now open for use by middle and high school golf team members.

Barren County Schools expressed appreciation to the many community and industry partners who supported the project, including the Barren County Board of Education, Riley Dental Group, Midmark Corporation, the Zalla Family, Christian’s Drywall, Spantech, Pedigo Lessenberry Insurance, Glasgow EPB, Charlie’s Champs, the Simpson Family, Mac Tools, Talk of the Town, Ruth Owens, Micah Morris, Krista and David Peterson, Lake Forest Recruiting Firm, The Golf Academy, Dazzle TV & Apollo PC, Lyon’s Service, Barren County Metal and Truss, Barren County ATC, Barren County High School and BlueBlood Golf.

Special recognition was also given to project sponsors at the platinum, gold, silver and bronze levels for their contributions.