Cost and Quantity of Range Balls
You can find range balls for around 25 cents per ball or $3 per dozen. Most companies selling range balls require a minimum purchase of 50 dozen balls. The cost per medium bucket at most ranges is around $8, with upscale facilities possibly charging closer to $10 per medium bucket.
Ideal Number of Balls at the Driving Range
Golf coaches recommend hitting 50-60 balls at the driving range. Focus on specific drills and areas of your game for maximum benefit. For beginners, daily visits are encouraged, with the pitching wedge being the most important club to take along.
Number of Balls in a Bucket and Warm-Up at the Range
A large bucket at the driving range usually contains between 80-150 balls. Hitting around 30 balls before a round is ideal for warming up without tiring out. The sizes of range ball buckets typically vary between small (about 35 balls), medium (70 balls), and large (100 balls).
Best Practices for Driving Range Sessions
- For lessons, expect to hit balls for an hour.
- Take 30 seconds to 2 minutes between shots when practicing alone.
- Visualize course play and practice controlled swings rather than focusing solely on distance.
- Beginners should aim for twice-weekly range visits for optimal skills improvement.