Outdoor Golf Driving Ranges in the GTA

Thanks to rising real estate prices, finding an outdoor golf driving range is getting more difficult every year. If you live within Toronto you will have to drive quite a bit or try one of the great indoor golf facilities in the GTA.

The quality of outdoor golf driving ranges will vary with some providing great grass teeing areas, well maintained short game areas and nice putting greens. Some also provide heat lamps so you can practice all winter long.

Find an outdoor golf driving range in Southern Ontario right here. If you are a complete beginner, be sure to read The Ultimate Quick Guide to Beginner Golf in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Outdoor Golf Driving Range Toronto

Toronto used to have a few more driving ranges. There was one at Dixie & Dundas, the PGA Golf Range on Keele just south of Lawrence, the Scarborough Family Golf Centre and the Beaches driving range on the east side. Unfortunately they are all gone. If you have a membership at one of the private courses in Toronto you will be fine, but otherwise the Docks is the only outdoor driving range left in Toronto.

The Docks Driving Range

Although it has no grass tees, there are 75 hitting stations and is open all year long. Balls are now supplied by time on an unlimited basis. You have to hit balls into a parking lot, but at least you get to swing a club.

Outdoor Golf Driving Range Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham

Richmond Hill Golf Club

In addition to the 18 hole golf course, there is a driving range with over 20 tees on an artificial tee line. Some tees have a covered canopy. The range operates sun up to sun down and includes a putting and chipping area.

Within Range Thornhill

Convenient location as it is located right at the intersection of 404 and 407. Even with 145 hitting stations, grass and mats, it can get busy. There are electric towers in the sightlines, but they don’t interfere with your shots. Bunkers, chipping and putting is available.

Carrickmacross Golf

Located at the north end of Vaughan and close to Hwy 400, this facility has a par 3 course and driving range. 44 grass tees with 340 yards of length and 6 target greens. Advanced golfers will appreciate the 30 yard goal posts about 290 yards out. Simulate hitting a tour fairway.

Fairtree Golf Centre

This driving range is right across the street from Angus Glen. There are about 30 mats and 20 grass tees. Also at the facility is a small short game area with putting green and a sandtrap.

Remington Parkview Golf and Country Club

There’s a short driving range that is part of the facility. You won’t be able to take out the driver and it’s primarily for warming up before a round, but there is also a bunker to try some fairway bunker shots. Standard putting green that you would find at most public courses.

Bruce’s Mill Driving Range

Located in Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, it has 50 to 60 grass tee stations, putting and chipping. It’s a basic driving range that is close for those in Stouffville and Gormley.

Bathurst Glen Golf Course

This is at the north end of Richmond Hill, operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The 18 hole executive course and a driving range make this a great option to work on your short game.

Outdoor Golf Driving Range Scarborough, Pickering, Oshawa

Pickering Playing Fields

A multi-purpose facility that includes a driving range with 17 artificial mats. There’s no short game area but it is over 300 yards so you can practice your full swings.

Salem Ridge Golf & Academy

Part of Deer Creek Golf Clubs, Salem Ridge has a 9 hole executive course, full service performance academy, driving range and short game area. It also has specifically made mounds for unlevel pitching and chipping practice.

Harmony Creek Golf Centre

On the east end of Oshawa, this facility has an 18 hole executive course and a 250 yard driving range with grass and artificial tees. It also has a mini putt course and junior camps for the family.

Outdoor Golf Driving Range Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton

Centennial Park Golf Centre

This range has 34 stalls and extends over 300 yards. There are no grass tees but this facility also has a 27 hole executive course. You can get in a quick nine at reasonable rates. A great place to work on your short game.

Bathgate Golf Centre

With 200 grass tees and 25 mats, you should be able to find a spot here. There’s also 3 chipping greens and a large putting area. Pay by the bucket.

iRangeToronto

Each hitting bay is equipped with an auto-tee dispenser so you don’t have to bend down to tee it up. There are 40 hitting bays with Toptracer Range which provides statistics and games to play with your friends. Purchase balls on a reloadable card.

Braeben

There’s a driving range that is part of the course. Around 20 hitting stations with about 260 yards to hit into. It’s a bit of an uphill climb to get to the range.

Ninth Line Family Golf

Year round facility with 12 heated and enclosed bays. During the summer there are 75 natural grass tee decks. With a bunker and putting area you can practice all facets of your game here.

The Old Pro Driving Range

25 mats and over 200 grass tees. There are 22 covered tee mats so you can continue to practice in bad weather. Short game area and putting round out this facility. Both the driving range and short game area are lit at night so you can extend your practice time.

Turnberry Golf Club

The practice facility at this golf course has grass tees, and a putting and chipping green with multiple pins and undulating lies. Pay for a bucket and practice until the sun sets.

Brampton Golf Range

At the westside of Brampton just off Bovaird Dr. you will find a basic driving range with all that you need. 300 yards should be long enough for most with grass tees, 24 mats, putting green, chipping and bunker green.