driving range

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A driving range is an area specifically designed for practicing golf shots. These areas are equipped with distance markers, clubs, balls, and tees, allowing golfers to hone their skills. Driving ranges were established as commercial ventures where individuals could pay a fee to practice their swings. They are particularly popular in places like Japan, where golf courses can be overcrowded. While a standard 18-hole golf course typically measures between 6,500 and 7,000 yards, a driving range offers a dedicated space for focused practice on individual shots.123

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Driving ranges were developed as commercial establishments at which golfers and aspiring golfers could, for a small fee, practice their swings. They, too, have appealed to golfers in areas in which courses are overcrowded and are especially popular in Japan, where such conditions…
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Driving ranges were developed as commercial establishments at which golfers and aspiring golfers could, for a small fee, practice their swings. They, too, have appealed to golfers in areas in which courses are overcrowded and are especially popular in Japan, where such conditions…
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