Have just recently purchased a new set of irons and would like to run them in on a driving range before hitting the course for the first time.

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good driving range on the gold coast. I’d prefer to hit off grass rather than the plastic mats.

G’day mattmiddo
I spend 6/7 weeks on the Gold Coast each year and have always found Palm Meadows (Radisson Resort) driving range the best practice venue – irons off the grass and friendly staff.

Cheers Faldo

That one isnt too far from me either. I hate those plastic crappy mats.

try the new one one next to gold coast country club, they use new bridgestone balls and have a great chipping green its call “iglc”

a little out from the Gold Coast is a great driving range in Chinderah [near Kingscliff]

Its $6.50 for a large bucket, and you hit off grass.

website is www.chinderahgolf.com.au/

facilities aint crash hot but it has everything you need!

The range at Palm Meadows is one of the best on the coast – it’s on the way in to the course on the right hand side.

Looks like I’ll give Palm Meadows a go…closest and seems to have a good name. Any idea on price and whether I have to book or not?

From memory it was abotu $12 for a large bucket and no need to book. It’s open til 7 or 8pm I think.

Thanks alot for the help guys!!

If you’re in that area I would recommend Emerald Lakes – used to be a member there. Only grass, no mats and is pretty cheap. Additionally has one of the best short game practice areas i have ever seen or used.

G’day mattmiddo
I spend 6/7 weeks on the Gold Coast each year and have always found Palm Meadows (Radisson Resort) driving range the best practice venue – irons off the grass and friendly staff.

Me too and ditto!

Used to go to lakelands but were unfriendly and rude when they realised you weren’t there to play!