Driving Range Solutions — Designed for Efficiency

As driving ranges continue to evolve, many operators are asking similar questions about automation. Some are considering their first investment in automated equipment, while others are looking for ways to improve existing workflows.

Although every facility operates differently, the underlying questions are often the same. How much labour can be reduced? Where does automation deliver the greatest benefit? And how do individual pieces of equipment fit into the wider range ball operation?

Driving ranges have changed considerably over the past decade. Increased participation, advances in practice technology and evolving customer expectations have all influenced how facilities operate. At the same time, staffing challenges and rising operating costs have encouraged many operators to

For decades, range staff have driven ball pickers across practice areas, collecting thousands of golf balls before returning them for washing and redistribution. It remains an effective and widely used method of maintaining ball availability.

As autonomous technology becomes more common however, many operators are asking how automated collection differs from traditional approaches and whether it is suitable for their facility.