![]() Many commercial driving ranges are seen in conjunction with other sports-related practice areas such as batting cages or miniature golf. Driving ranges are particularly popular in Japan where golf courses are overcrowded and often very expensive. In urban and suburban areas, large nets protect surrounding people and structures from errant balls. Balls are retrieved by a specialty cart with a brush and roller attachment that automatically picks up balls and a cage that protects the driver from incoming balls. Often there are golf professionals available to give lessons and instruction. Some ranges feature electronic tee devices, which load balls automatically, and record ball use on a smart card. Golfers pay for various sizes of buckets of balls and hit at their leisure. Driving ranges may have natural grass, similar to a golf course, or players may use synthetic mats that resemble real turf. Distances are usually marked by target greens at regular distances. They are typically run by businesses or sometimes by universities. Many golf courses have a driving range attached and they are also found as stand-alone facilities, especially in urban areas. ![]() It can also be a recreational activity itself for amateur golfers or when enough time for a full game is not available. ![]() Driving range with 43 tees (20 covered) at the University of Washington Two-story driving range in Kanagawa, Japan (June 2023)Ī driving range is a facility or area where golfers can practice their golf swing. For driving range for vehicles, see electric vehicle battery. ![]()
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