Golf Ball Ditch
Ball Ditch solution—A range operators new best friend
Take the ball management to the next level with this drop zone solution. Simply pick, ditch-drop and go—the golf ball Ditch system will take care of the hard part.
Range Servant offers two Ditch solutions: a small ball ditch suitable for robotic pickers, and a large concrete ball ditch compatible with both robotic and ditch pickers, with an emptying function.
This popular solution is helping driving ranges across the globe to sustain growth and keep on top of ball inventory easier than ever before.
Designed for efficiency, the Ditch solution offers:
- Accelerated ball cycle
- Reduced labor-intensive tasks
- Compatibility with both robot and manual pickers
- Sensor or manual activation

A ditch solution featuring a small ball ditch, Pre-soaker, Ball washer, Ball elevator, and Ball dispenser.

Small Ditch for robotic pickers
Small Ditch, big impact.
Compatible with robotic ball pickers, the small Ditch is an effective next step—adding automation straight after the pick run for more efficient ball handling. Reduce manual labor and accelerate the ball cycle for a replenished ball dispenser without the hassle.
The Small Ditch receives, holds and transports balls to the next stage of the ball management system ready for cleaning, saving the headache of moving balls manually—leave that to us!
- Efficient handling
- Avoid heavy lifting
- 1.5-meter drop-off area
- Bin capacity: up to 2,700 balls
- Includes plates, a water-resistant elevator, and ditch sensors
- Automated or manual start and stop
Large Ditch—with added prewash function
Pick, drop and go.
The concrete Large Ditch replaces manual labor by holding, pre-washing and transporting balls to the next stage in the cycle. Simply realease golf balls from the picker and head back to the outfield—we’ll handle it from there.
- Efficient handling
- Avoid heavy lifting
- 5-meter drop-off area
- Capacity: up to 24,000 balls/hr (depending on washer)
- Prewash of balls
- Includes plates, a water-resistant elevator, and ditch sensors
- Automated or manual start and stop
- Suitable for Ditch Pickers and robotic pickers
