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driving range

American  

noun

Golf.
  1. a tract of land for practicing long golf shots, especially drives, with clubs and balls available for rent from the management.


Etymology

Origin of driving range

First recorded in 1945–50

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It has an estimated driving range of just 205 miles, a top speed of 90 miles per hour and a power train made up of a single electric motor, and it is rear-wheel-drive only.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

At the driving range, Davis leads the group through “a grounding practice” that involves stretching and deep breathing.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

"We want every driving range to be tech-enabled," says Asgard.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

Call it the Topgolfication of the sport—a reference to Topgolf, a popular chain that offers food, drinks and an entertaining driving range.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 26, 2025

He was alone in the middle of the driving range, surrounded by acres of golf balls.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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