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Best Outdoor Driving Range
By Fans' Choice, Newsweek
Practice makes perfect, and that's especially true when it comes to your golf game. Driving ranges are the go-to destinations for golfers looking to fine-tune their swings—or even perfect their putting strokes. But a good facility is more than just its range. There's also club fittings, advanced technology offerings and even PGA-certified instruction. Our picks for the best outdoor driving ranges in the country combine all of these with natural beauty, historic settings and all-weather play. Take a look at our list and see if your favorite made the cut, then get some practice swings in before you hit the links.
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Arundel Golf Park offers the perfect spot to practice your swing any time of the year. This driving range features a double-decker tee line with 72 tees, and the lower level is heated and enclosed in the winter. Additionally, 20 tee stations come equipped with the Power Tee® automatic teeing system. For some expert tips, take advantage of PGA-certified instruction.
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Located in the greater Detroit area, Carl's Golfland is a training destination for golfers of all skill levels. The facility has a full staff of PGA professionals who can help you fine-tune your game, and the Trackman Range syncs with your smartphone to provide live distance, flight and ball data just like the pros get. There's also an indoor and outdoor putting green, plus a club fitting center with free standard fittings.
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At Cool Springs Golf, you don't have to skip your day at the range just because the weather doesn't cooperate. Visitors appreciate this spot's year-round accessibility and two-story driving range with 60 bays, some of which are covered and heated. Select bays feature Toptracer technology, used on the PGA Tour, to provide ball flight data. Targets are clearly marked here, and the hitting area is fully turfed.
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