When it comes to winter golf, many of us struggle to get out on the course to play. Courses become wet and muddy, whilst the hunger to play 18 holes dwindles. But, the downturn in weather shouldn’t stop you from practicing and improving your game – enter the world of driving ranges!
Driving ranges often become the go to place for golfers over the closing months of the year and into the start of the next. But which are the best?
To find out, we have compiled a list of the top 10 driving ranges in the UK for you to practice this winter. Whether you’re an avid golfer or someone who wants to get started, we’ve got you covered!
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Top 10 Driving Ranges in the UK
The List – click to jump to the golf driving range of interest or simply scroll through.
- World of Golf London
- Trafford Golf Centre – Manchester
- Great Western Golf – Glasgow
- N1 Golf – London
- Melville Golf Centre – Edinburgh
- Celtic Manor – Wales
- The Beeches Golf – Cheshire
- Calderfields Driving Range – Walsall
- Metro Golf Centre – London
- Braids Hill Golf Centre – Edinburgh
World of Golf London
Starting off in the big city, World of Golf is one of the most popular driving ranges in Europe. Located between Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames it’s the ideal place for seasoned players and beginners to get involved and play.
The driving range boasts an impressive 60 bay capacity that all feature Toptracer technology available to view on 32-inch television screens. Additionally the bays are fitted with Power tee mats which deliver each ball to the tee automatically.
No clubs, no problem. If you are someone who wants to go to the driving range for a social event, with friends or family, then this is totally suitable. You can rent woods for £10 and irons for £3.
Additionally, on site, there are also simulators, lessons with PGA qualified instructors and even a dinosaur themed mini golf.
Price: Bays can be booked from £10 for a half hour slot (7am to 9am only), including unlimited balls. Off Peak 1 Player: £18 per hour, 2 Players: £24 per hour , 3 Players: £30 per hour , 4 Players: £34 per hour. Peak 1 Player: £24 per hour, 2 Players: £30 per hour , 3 Players: £36 per hour , 4 Players: £40 per hour
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Opening hours: Monday – Friday 7am to 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 7am to 9pm
More info: Visit World of Golf London
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Trafford Golf Centre – Manchester
For our more Northern readers, the Trafford Golf Centre is as good as they come for a place to practice. After all, their self-confessed philosophy is to offer you the best facilities to help people enjoy their golf practice.
Toptracer and Power Tee technology are also key features of the Trafford Golf Centre driving range. The most eye-catching part of the range is the exact replicate of the world famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, which acts as one of seven target greens. A real treat for golf fans.
There’s no shortage of space with 53 floodlit, undercover bays with food and drink service availbel in each bay.
A separate short-game practice area, with the best Huxley synthetic turf, allows for a complete practice session.
Price: Off Peak, 40 balls – £6, 80 balls – £10, 120 balls – £13. On-Peak, 40 balls – £8, 80 balls – £12, 120 balls – £15
Opening hours: Everyday 7am – 10.30pm
More info: Trafford Golf Centre
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Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8am-9:30pm
More info: Great Western Golf
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N1 Golf – London
Located overlooking the River Thames there are fewer picturesque places to practice your golf game in the UK, especially as night falls.
The facility features a 60-bay two tier driving range. With bar service available at each bay it’s a fine venue to wine and dine whilst improving your game.
The N1 Golf Academy also has eight full-time PGA golf instructors to help you make the most of your practice time and winter grind.
Go for the golf and you’ll stay for the London Skyline views.
Price: Large basket – 120 BALLS – £12.00 (Off peak £10.00, before 5pm midweek). Small basket – 60 BALLS – £6.00
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8am to 11pm. Sundays 8am to 9pm
More info: N1 Golf
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Golfers of all abilities can visit the range to brush up on their game in one of the 28-bays in a two-tier range.
A short game practice area and an indoor putting laboratory complete fine set of facilities to take your game to the next level, in South Wales.
Price: For bookings and information contact golfacademy@celtic-manor.com
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-8:30pm, Sundays 8am-6:30pm
More info: Celtic Manor
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The Beeches Golf – Cheshire
One of the North West’s hidden gems. The Beeches Golf driving range was the one of the first to be powered by TrackMan in the pursuit of the ideal practice facility.
Premium Srixon practice balls are also available to help make the most of your practice. 12 outdoor bays, designed with Huxley turf, present an ideal place to practice in course like conditions.
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More info: Calderfields golf range
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Metro Golf Centre – London
Another state-of-the-art range to practice your golf in London. When the weather gets tough, the going doesn’t need to when you practice at the Metro Golf Centre.
The range is covered, floodlit, and will serve you well no matter the conditions outside. 15 target greens and distance markers allow for realistic target practice to maximise your time away from the course.
A short game area will allow you to root out any teething problems you may have with your putting and chipping.
Price: 30 balls – £8, 60 balls – £10, 90 balls – £12
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.00 am – 9.30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 8.30 am – 9.00 pm
More info: Metro Golf Centre
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