Dryvebox brings game to players
So when he discovered the Dryvebox franchise, he launched his own business, Dryvebox Knoxville, Saturday, July 26.
Dryvebox, a new franchise based out of California, is a mobile golf simulator transported in a trailer.
“I got the trailer made and delivered about two weeks ago,” Purcell said. “I had my first showing last Saturday, July 26.
“It’s something very new,” he added. “There’s nothing else like it. You can bring games — like closest to the pin, long drive, capture the flag — to any event, whether that’s a birthday party, a corporate event or even a festival.
“There’s many kids’ games as well. (Dryvebox has) ways to tailor it to many different groups.”
For instance, “if you have 150 people at some festival, we can play close to the pin and create a leaderboard of all 150 people as they roll through,” Purcell said. “Or, if you’re having a birthday party with eight or 10 people, they can all play multiple games together in a competition style, so there are many ways to tailor to whatever your event needs are.”
A native of Farragut, Purcell’s search for a business began as his football career with UT ended.
“Last year, when I was playing football at Tennessee, I was looking into some things that I thought were cool,” he recalled. “I was like, ‘Man, I would love to have a golf simulator.’ I started Googling it and I came across Dryvebox.
“I did some research and ultimately I followed a link that said ‘become a franchise’ and I didn’t really think too much of it (at the time),” Purcell added. “I thought it was interesting.”
However, multiple conversations later, a trip to California — meeting the team — “it just felt like the right thing God had basically placed in my lap,” the former football standout said.
“I felt like it was the right move, so I pursued it,” Purcell added. “Now, I’m in this business.”
About Dryvebox, “I think it’s fun,” he said. “I think with how life is these days for a lot of people, they’re looking for something to be happy and joyful and excited about, and when you bring Dryvebox anywhere, smiles just light up on everybody’s faces because when you hit a golf ball the right way, it’s just a great feeling.
“And, you can bring that to anyone,” Purcell added. “What’s great about Dryvebox is it doesn’t matter if it’s your first swing or you’re a pro, you’ll find it enjoyable because we can make just about anybody successful and enjoy the experience.”
To get Dryvebox at an event, Purcell said it can be booked by visiting his website, Dryvebox.com, his social media at Dryvebox Knoxville or by e-mail at events@dryvebox.com
