Public Driving Ranges in San Rafael

Here are the top public driving ranges in San Rafael, including grass-tee options, short game practice, and the easiest places for beginners. Find the easiest places to park, buy balls, and start hitting without stress. 

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Best Driving Ranges in San Rafael

These are the main options most golfers choose for practice in San Rafael and nearby Marin.

Which San Rafael Ranges Have Grass Tees?

Some San Rafael-area and Novato ranges offer grass tees on select days or seasons, while others use mats year-round. Always check the facility’s range status before you go if you’re specifically looking for grass. McInnis Park Driving Range and StoneTree Club Driving Range have both grass and mats. Peacock Gap Driving Range is known for it’s Real Grass Only range, and Indian Valley Driving Range has mats only. 

Chipping Greens & Short Game Practice

McInnis Park Golf Center has 2 Short game areas & sand bunker practice, Peacock Gap Golf Club has a large 3,000 square foot putting and a chipping green with practice bunker, while StoneTree Club Driving Range has putting and a chipping green for up to 100 yard practice with and sand traps as well. 

FAQs

Which public driving ranges can I find in San Rafael?

You can find public and semi-private facilities in San Rafael, Novato and surrounding Marin County areas. McInnis Park Driving Range and Peacock Gap Driving Range are located within San Rafael while Indian Valley Driving Range and StoneTree Club Driving Range are located in Novato in the surrounding Marin area. 

Peacock Gap Driving Range is public and features an all-grass driving range. McInnis Park Driving Range is public and offers grass tees on select days or seasons and they also use mats year-round. Always check the facility’s range status before you go if you’re specifically looking for grass.

Most driving ranges let you rent; we list details in each single listing page for each driving range.

McInnis Park Driving Range and is the best option for Beginners in San Rafael. But search our nearby listings for driving ranges with mats, clear navigation, casual dress code, and either rarely or sometimes crowded.

Casual golf attire is fine at McInnis Golf Driving Range while Peacock Gap Driving Range has a strict dress code; we note typical golf attire per listing. For strict or semi-strict attire go with collared shirts, golf shorts or slacks (not jeans) and golf shoes (not sneakers). 

Price ranges depend on the size of the bucket of balls you choose, with typical sizes of: small, medium, large. McInnis Golf Driving Range ranges from $6 – $23 while Peacock Gap Driving Range ranges from $8 – $18; we note typical driving range pricing per listing. 

McInnis Park Driving Range is public and offers a covered options with a double decker driving range. Always check the facility’s status before you go if you’re specifically looking for covered options.