Golf Driving Range

NAME OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION: National Golf Foundation, Inc.,

RECOMMENDED AREA: Ground space for minimum of 25 tees is 13.5 acres.

SIZE AND DIMENSION: Minimum length is 900' (300 yards). Minimum width, including buffer area on each side, is 690' (230 yards). Add 12' width per additional tee.

ORIENTATION: Preferred orientation is for the long axis to run southwest to northeast with the golfer driving toward the northeast.

SURFACE AND DRAINAGE: Surface is to be turf closely mowed in center for ball collection. Side buffer areas are to be rough cut.

Drainage is to be away from raised tee area and preferably across the axis of play. Side buffer areas may rise to help contain stray drives.

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