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Address: 350 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Google Rating: 4.2
Dress Code: casual
Technology: toptracer
Condition: excellent
Course Notes: ---Hole 1 (Par 4, 343 Yards): As the longest hole on the course, accuracy is key right from the start. Be wary of the driving range located to the left; stray range balls are known to fly into the first and second fairways. ---Dogleg Water Hazard: One of the par 4s features a sharp dogleg over a pond. This "ball-hungry" hazard forces players to decide between laying up or attempting a risky carry to the green. ---Hole 8 (Par 3, 100 Yards): While the course is mostly flat, this hole features a fairly steep but short climb to an elevated green. This elevation change makes club selection tricky for such a short distance. ---Hole 9 (Par 4, 263 Yards): A shorter par 4 where the primary goal for many is to see how close they can drive the ball to the green to finish the round with a birdie opportunity.
Par: 31
Rating: 29.9
Length: 1843 yards
Slope: 94

Course Info

Holes
9 Holes
Public/Private
Public
350 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Business Hours

Features

Driving Range
Yes
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Chipping Green
Yes
Golf Carts
Yes
Push Carts
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Lighted
Yes

Description

McInnis Park Golf Center is a public, county-owned golf facility located at 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, in Marin County, Northern California. It features a double-decker lighted driving range that has been consistently ranked among the Top 100 ranges in America and was named a 2020 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Top 50 Range in the Stand Alone Category. The facility also includes a 9-hole executive golf course (Par 31, 1,842 yards) designed by Fred Bliss and built in 1993, a practice putting green, a chipping/sand area, an 18-hole miniature golf course, The Club Restaurant, and a full-service Pro Shop.

Driving Range Details

The driving range is a double-decker structure with 52 total hitting stalls spread across two levels. The GRAA listing identifies 47 bays with mats. The lower level has 21 covered stalls, providing rain protection and shade. The upper level has approximately 31 open-air stalls. All bays use high-grade synthetic turfgrass mats, which were renovated in May 2008. Range targets include flags, astroturf greens, and bunkers. The facility receives approximately 250,000 visits per year and dispenses over 5.5 million range balls annually.

Lighted and Covered

  • Lighted: Yes — the range is lit for night use, with hours extending to 9:00 PM, marketed as a place to “hit a bucket of balls after work”.

  • Covered: Partially — the 21 lower-level stalls are covered and dry; the upper-level stalls are open-air.

Technology

Select bays are equipped with Toptracer Range technology — the same shot-tracking system used in professional TV broadcasts. Toptracer captures distance (carry and total), ball speed, launch angle, height, side deviation, landing angle, and hang time. Interactive games include Go Fish, Points Game, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin. A Ball Flight Monitor is also listed among facility amenities. Reviewers on 18Birdies confirm: “Also love the TopTracer range. Great spot!”.

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