Overview of Driving Ranges
Driving ranges generate profit by charging for balls and tee area rental. Buckets cost around $20. Ranges earn by reselling balls repeatedly before needing replacement. Golfers use ranges to practice and warm up before playing on courses.
Location impacts business volume. Rural locations have lower property costs. Urban settings draw more customers. An average range sees 20 golfers daily, yielding $120 in revenue. For a 6 month season that is $21,600 annually.
More amenities lead to higher costs but attract more customers who pay higher fees. Larger ranges with more practice areas cost more but bring in more revenue. An urban indoor range with restaurant and event space can net $2.9 million annually. A basic rural range can earn as little as $40,000.
Range Setup and Dimensions
Most ranges are over 300 yards long to accommodate most amateurs whose average drive is 250 yards. For professionals allow 400+ yards. For "long drive" advertise 500+ yards. Rental bay width is 3 to 4 yards for ample swing room.
Financial Aspects of Driving Ranges
Revenue varies depending on location, amenities, and services. Basic ranges earn far less than high-end, tech-focused concepts like TopGolf whose franchises cost over $18 million. But they gross over $500 million annually with 1,300+ employees.