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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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He did not speak with reporters afterward, other than to say he thought he played great and that he was going to hit balls on the driving range.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

DeChambeau reportedly stayed out on the driving range until after dark, at times whistling, humming and singing while hitting balls and offering reporters snacks.

From Los Angeles Times 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

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

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

So my announcement at the driving range caused Cade Hernandez to hook his driver badly and send his ball careening into the protective nets at the front of the parking lot.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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