[Loveithere]

Originally Posted by Taj44

Actually, Buffalo driving range had a separate section where spouses could hit from or where you could do coaching. Personally I think that was one of the best things about that driving range - you could count on being able to hit balls without a bunch of distractions, and you could focus on your own swing. I went to Sarasota the other day, and listened to some guy trying to help his wife. He was loud and distracting, and it really ruined my time at the range. In addition there was a group of 4 ladies talking back and forth about what restaurant they wanted to go to for lunch. A lot of newbies don't realize there is a certain etiquette on driving ranges. Excessive chatter is a no-no.

Agree, seems like 50% of the times I go to Sarasota, there is someone with a big mouth trying to coach someone. And I am usually far away from him too, that's how loud it gets.

[John_W]

I was playing at Palmer a couple of months ago and the other golfer introduced the third player as his coach. I thought he was kidding but it turned out to be 'Steve', the pro from Hilltop Driving Range. Apparently they have lessons that includes rounds with the pro.

I swung by Hilltop, it's on Rolling Acress just south of 466 behind American Legion Hall, and it's a nice set up. They have a few mats for hitting drives but most of the teeing area is sodded, which is exactly what I'm looking for. They have some nice targets out on the range with a treed background. When I was there the pro giving lessons was down at one end and didn't interfere and I didn't pick up on any talking going on around the tees. I would call it a pretty decent driving range, they also have a putt-putt and some batting cages for softball hitting.

[Mallory]

Could you be referring to Tree Tops Golf in Lady Lake?

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by John_W

I was playing at Palmer a couple of months ago and the other golfer introduced the third player as his coach. I thought he was kidding but it turned out to be 'Steve', the pro from Hilltop Driving Range. Apparently they have lessons that includes rounds with the pro.

I swung by Hilltop, it's on Rolling Acress just south of 466 behind American Legion Hall, and it's a nice set up. They have a few mats for hitting drives but most of the teeing area is sodded, which is exactly what I'm looking for. They have some nice targets out on the range with a treed background. When I was there the pro giving lessons was down at one end and didn't interfere and I didn't pick up on any talking going on around the tees. I would call it a pretty decent driving range, they also have a putt-putt and some batting cages for softball hitting.

That is a decent range. I don't remember there being a practice green for putting and chipping, but I did like the area for hitting balls, and no, I don't remember encountering noisy people. I guess I quit going there because it wasn't golf cart accessible, and Leahy's was. When my ticket to Leahy's driving range runs out, I may go back to Tree Tops, depending on the price, and if I can hit balls. I've been dealing with tendinitis, which doesn't seem to want to go away.

[Irishmen]

Patrick and his family have moved last Saturday to the Palm Beach Area. They were working all day everyday and it took its toll.

[Biker Dog]

We use the American Legion range on Rolling Acres Road. Big bucket for $4.00.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by Mallory

Could you be referring to Tree Tops Golf in Lady Lake?

You're right, it's Tree Tops. I just checked the card they gave me, which if you get punched each time and after ten buckets your next one is free.

http://www.golftreetops.com/

[rubicon]

I have been using Tree top for about four years, preferring not to use TV driving ranges since "I don't need no stinking golf cart access" It is usually quiet and the staff there is helpful. Mike Girard is the owner and at one time owned six or seven golf shops in and around TV. Mikeand his wife are great people. Mike is a good golf instructor. I am however a poor student.