driving range

noun

: an area equipped with distance markers, clubs, balls, and tees for practicing golf shots

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Because of this, the driving range is boosted to roughly 385 miles, an increase of 85 miles. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 This $100 credit can generally be used on hotel property golf courses to cover green fees, driving ranges or even pro shop purchases. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 The buzz is the new Player Services Building located behind the driving range, a three-level structure with an indoor parking garage beneath the members range. Doug Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 The progression from backyard practice with a small club to a full outing at the driving range with a real club shows just how much Wyatt’s interest in the sport has grown over the past year. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driving range

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First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driving range was in 1929

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driving range

noun
: an area equipped for practicing golf shots

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