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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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DeChambeau then added that he was off to "hit some balls" and headed off to the driving range, where he posed for a selfie with fans before talking to his team on the practice area.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

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

So go to the driving range and have a putting competition on the practice green.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

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

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

On a cold clear Saturday in late March, I was at the driving range behind the mall with my father.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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