The Driving Range Hero's Bucket List
The one for golf obsessives - Mission Hills Golf Club, China
The championship warm-up - Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore
The one that turns practice into a night out - Topgolf Dubai, UAE
The one with room to breathe - Orange County National Golf Center, Florida
The modern practice ground - Pholatai Golf Park, Bangkok
The urban legend - Chelsea Piers Golf Club, New York City
The Driving Range Hero's Bucket List
The one for golf obsessives - Mission Hills Golf Club, China
Part of the world’s largest golf club complex, Mission Hills offers practice facilities on a scale few venues can match. Expansive ranges, professional academies, and elite training grounds have helped shape generations of Asian golfers. A dangerous place to visit if you’re prone to saying, “Just one more bucket.”
The championship warm-up - Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore
Known for hosting professional tournaments, Tanah Merah’s practice facilities are among the most respected in Southeast Asia. Expansive range areas and comprehensive short-game facilities make it a favourite among serious golfers. The closest most of us will get to preparing like a tour professional.
The one that turns practice into a night out - Topgolf Dubai, UAE
With 96 climate-controlled bays spread across three levels, Topgolf Dubai has transformed the driving range into a full-scale entertainment destination. Microchipped balls track every shot while restaurants, lounges and views of Dubai Marina ensure even non-golfers are happy to tag along.
The one with room to breathe - Orange County National Golf Center, Florida
The facility’s “circular driving range” spans more than 42 acres and is often cited as one of the largest practice ranges in the world. With hundreds of hitting stations and acres of target greens, it feels less like a range and more like a golf course dedicated entirely to practice.
The modern practice ground - Pholatai Golf Park, Bangkok
Bangkok’s Phothalai Golf Park has become one of Thailand’s premier practice facilities, combining a large driving range with TrackMan technology, coaching services, and a clubhouse atmosphere that encourages golfers to linger long after their bucket is finished. It is as much a meeting place as it is a training ground.
The urban legend - Chelsea Piers Golf Club, New York City
Built over the Hudson River, Chelsea Piers offers one of the world’s most distinctive practice settings. Multi-level hitting bays overlook Manhattan’s skyline, turning a simple range session into a quintessential New York experience. Few driving ranges come with this much real estate envy.
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