Practice Facilities

Finley Golf Club

One of the top practice facilities in the Triangle, featuring a grass driving range (weather permitting), pitching and chipping area, bunkers, a putting green, and a Thistle Dhu-style putting course. Use of the facilities is free with a tee time, or available with a $25 pass or a practice membership.

I-85 Driving Range

I-85 offers two driving ranges—one with mats and Trackman technology and the other with grass. The short game area allows for chipping, pitching, and bunker practice, while the practice green is slow, making it useful for distance control but less for simulating on-course conditions. There’s also a miniature golf course, making it a great spot for the whole family.

2515 Cherry Ln, Haw River, NC 27258

Occoneechee Golf Club

Like the course, the practice facilities are underrated. The drive range is small, but the matts are in good condition. The putting green is nice and there is a short game area to practice pitching, chipping, and bunker play.

1500 Lawrence Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Mill Creek Golf Club 

Mill Creek’s practice facility is one of the best in the Triangle area, featuring six target greens, two levels of turf hitting areas, and artificial turf mats. It also includes practice bunkers, a chipping green, and an 8,000-square-foot putting green for a complete short-game experience.

1700 St Andrews Dr, Mebane, NC 27302

Keith Hills Golf Club

​Keith Hills Golf Club in Buies Creek, North Carolina, offers a comprehensive 32-acre practice facility designed to help golfers enhance their skills. The facility includes:​ Six target greens, four practice bunkers, to two pitching greens, and four putting greens. Practice memberships are available.

216 Country Club Drive Lillington, NC 27546

TriGolf

TriGolf features a driving range with 28 bays equipped with Top Tracer technology and numerous targets for practice. The Acorn, an 18-hole putting course, offers a premier putting experience with a dedicated practice area. Exciting future additions include a 9-hole par three course designed by Gil Hanse.

12201 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

River Ridge Golf Club

River Ridge Golf Club offers one of the best short game practice facilities in Raleigh for public courses. The large, undulating practice green is typically in excellent condition, complemented by a dedicated wedge area for chipping and pitching. The facility also features a spacious short game area, a sizable practice bunker, and ample space for pitching from various distances. While the driving range is mats-only, the overall practice setup is ideal for honing your short game skills. The facilities tend to be busy before rounds and during the turn, making it a popular spot for golfers to prepare.

3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

Heritage Golf Club

Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest offers a full driving range with target greens, a private teaching tee, and an 8,000 sq. ft. putting green. The facility also includes a dedicated short game area for practicing pitches, chipping, and bunker shots.

1250 Heritage Club Ave Suite 1, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Duke University Golf Course

The Duke University Golf Club boasts a top-tier 20+ acre practice facility featuring an all-grass driving range, a practice bunker, and 20,000 sq. ft. of putting and chipping greens. While chipping is allowed, space for pitching is limited.

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

Hillandale Golf Course

While it’s nothing fancy and you will always be hitting off mats, Hillandale scores points for having areas to practice all aspects of your game. In addition to the driving range, Hillandale has a large putting green, a wedge practice area, and a short range with bunker where you can practice shots from 130 yards and in.

1600 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705