How do I get an idea of the current State-of-the-Art in the Driving Range Industry?
If you can’t visit one of our many fully automated ranges, start by joining the Golf Range Association of America (GRRAA), phone number (212) 865-0050, e-mail RangeAssoc@aol.com. Included in your membership is their bi-monthly magazine, “Golf Range” or subscribe to Golf Range Times Magazine, a publication of Forecast Golf Group, phone number (804) 360-3158; e-mail dmcominc@aol.com. Both publications feature very good articles featuring the latest facilities and profiling the latest equipment and services available. Extensive advertising in both publications provides numerous supplier companies, additional contacts for consultants as well as contractors. 2. I’m just getting started, how much land does a range require? There is no single answer to this question. The range teeing and landing area are a function of the number of stations and station layout (single or multilevel, straight or curved) and the depth of the landing area. Conventional grass ranges vary from 4 acres to 18 acres,
