Are you a driving range owner or golf club operator looking to increase profits without increasing overhead?

The post-COVID golf boom has created record participation, but only the smartest operators are capturing the upside. The good news: you don’t need a Topgolf budget to transform your range into a profit powerhouse.re you a driving range owner or golf club operator struggling to maximize revenue in today’s booming golf market? The post-COVID golf surge has driven off-course participation to record highs, and smart operators are transforming their driving ranges into profit powerhouses. 

Here are 5 proven strategies driving up to 40% more revenue and how you can put them to work today:

1. Automate for Efficiency and Appeal

Outdated setups slow play and turn golfers away. Power Tee, the world’s #1 automated teeing system, delivers:

• 40 tee heights & premium hitting surfaces
• Faster play and less wait time (25% more throughput)
• Attraction for juniors, seniors, beginners, and women

👉 Result: Ranges see 25–40% revenue growth after installing Power Tee.

2. Turn Your Range into a Social Hub

Topgolf proved the model: combine food, drinks, and golf to become a destination for families and friends. Even a small F&B offering dramatically increases dwell time and spend per visitor.

3. Gamify the Experience

Add ball-tracking and gamification (Toptracer, Inrange, or Trackman) so customers can:

• Play iconic courses like Pebble Beach
• Compete in skills challenges
• Return again and again to “beat their score”

Gamification + automation + F&B = a sticky, high-margin experience.

4. Upgrade to Premium Range Balls

Nothing kills repeat play faster than scuffed, inconsistent golf balls. Investing in quality balls ensures:

• A better feel on every swing
• A pro-level practice experience

Happier customers who keep coming back

5. Add Shade & Weather Protection

A Golfers won’t stay if it’s blazing hot or raining. Covered bays or shade structures:

• Extend hours of play
• Keep guests comfortable year-round

Generate steady revenue in all conditions