The other day at the range I put my money in the ball machine and ALMOST forgot to put the bucket in place. Only two balls escaped – comedy averted – but it got me thinking about being at the driving range. Whether it’s a basic facility, a well manicured hitting area with practice balls in nice pyramids, or a full-service operation like Miles of Golf, there are ways to make your visit safe, considerate and fun.
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Don’t Go There
Never retrieve that mis-hit ball lying seductively just a few feet in front of you. The unbroken tees out there aren’t worth your noggin either.
Keeping an Eye on the Other Guy
Don’t set up too close to other players or walk in back of them. Before you walk into a stall, wait until golfers on both sides have finished their swings so they are not distracted.
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Curb Your Cell Phone
Enough said.
Pace of Practice
If it’s crowded, you don’t need to rush your practice. Be mindful, work efficiently, and move away quickly when you’ve worked through your basket of balls.
The Art of Saying “Thanks….. and Goodbye!”
You know him/her – Helpful Herbie. This is the person who has personal insights into your golf swing… and apparently all the time in the world to share them with you. Try saying, “Thanks, I’m working on that with my coach”.
What’s Right?
It’s perfectly OK to set up right-handers next to lefties. No particular etiquette there.
Save the Grass
On grass tees, try to keep divot pattern close together to minimize area that gets abused.
A Word About Winter
If you’re playing at heated tees, keep your clubs close to keep them warm – and turn off the heater when you leave.
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Picking on the Picker and Other Strategies For a Good Time at the Range
You know what they say about golf, it’s just a stick and a ball. It’s all about having fun. So go ahead… it’s OK to try to hit the ball picker (we checked!). Play some games, promise yourself some rewards, (I WILL go shopping if I hit 10 wedge shots within a yard of the target. OK, make that two yards of the target), try something new, shake it loose…. you get the idea!
By all means, put that basket under the spout on the ball machine
At least once a week at Miles of Golf, someone doesn’t… who said golf isn’t fun?