Golf is a sport that requires thousands of hours of practice to hit consistent shots every time. With that amount of practice required, it isn't always economically viable to pay for greens fees every time you want to hit a few balls. Golf driving ranges are a great alternative to playing a real round. With the right mindset and strategy, an afternoon at the range is just as effective as one on the course.
Step 1
Warm up properly by stretching and taking several practice swings.
Step 2
Start with a club with decent loft, a 6-iron or higher is preferable. These clubs are easier to get into the air and do not require large swings that will help you warm up your swing.
Step 3
Take a break between each shot to replicate real golf play, stepping away from the ball, setting up and aiming. Going through a good routine for each shot will help develop good habits on the course.
Step 4
Rotate through all your clubs to get practice with different lofts and club lengths.
Step 5
Aim for different targets. Most driving ranges have distance markers and flags set up that make for good targets.
Step 6
Practice working the ball in different directions. In other words, practice a consistent draw or fade.
Tips and Warnings
- Take your time. There is a tendency on driving ranges to hit shot after shot in rapid succession, getting frustrated and trying to make up for bad shots. This establishes bad habits and will ruin your practice experience. Most driving range facilities also have a chipping and putting area that is free to use. Take advantage of these additional facilities and work on your short game after a session at the range.
- Be careful when swinging in a driving range setting. Some driving ranges have small tee boxes that can interfere with golfers who are taller and swinging longer clubs.
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