Driving Range Profit and Revenue
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. 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.
Factors Affecting Revenue
More amenities mean higher costs. But they also attract more customers who pay higher fees. Larger ranges with more practice areas cost more but bring in more revenue. A basic rural range can earn as little as $40,000.
Range Setup and Revenue Insights
Most ranges are over 300 yards long to accommodate most amateurs whose average drive is 250 yards. For professionals allow 400+ yards. Rental bay width is 3 to 4 yards for ample swing room. Revenue varies depending on location, amenities, and services. Basic ranges earn far less than high-end, tech-focused concepts like TopGolf whose franchises gross over $500 million annually with 1,300+ employees.