👋 First time here? This guide shows you exactly where to park, buy balls, and start hitting.
- Address: Poppy Ridge Golf Course, 4280, Greenville Road, Livermore, Alameda County, California, 94550, United States
- Real Grass
- Public
Poppy Ridge Driving Range
Vibe Check
Casual
Scenic / Views
Serious Practice
Vibe Notes: Relaxed, pastoral, serious practice-oriented atmosphere. Members describe “”fantastic grass range”” in “”beautiful pastoral setting”” with vineyard views. Pro shop staff “”friendly but professional.”” Regular members practice 3+ times per week. Casual, welcoming vibe focused on quality practice rather than intimidation.
Crowded
sometimes
Anxiety Score
baseline
Typical Attire
casual
Description
Poppy Ridge Driving Range is a premier practice facility featuring over 1 full acre (1.25 acres) of natural grass hitting areas with top-quality TaylorMade range balls and multiple targets. Renovated in 2025 by architect Jay Blasi who doubled its capacity, the range is located directly behind the pro shop and operates on a prepaid range card system. Members praise it as a “”fantastic grass range”” that’s “”always in good condition”” with a relaxed, practice-oriented atmosphere in a beautiful wine country setting.
The Driving Range is attached to Poppy Ridge Golf Course, a public golf course located in Livermore, California, nestled in the scenic Livermore Valley wine country.
Pricing: Poppy Ridge uses a range card system or you can get Small Bucket: $8 (45 balls) and Large Bucket: $14 (90 balls)
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$80 card = $105 value
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$125 card = $175 value
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$180 card = $275 value
- Putting Green
- Chipping Green
Features
Driving Range Pricing
$8 - $14
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Real Grass
Google Star Rating
4.5
Facility Condition
Excellent
Typical Attire
Casual
Lights at Night
No
Lights at Night
No
Covered Bays
No
Covered Bays
No
Technology
None
Golf Technology
None
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
18 Holes
Vibes
Scenic / Views, Serious Practice
Vibe Notes
Relaxed, pastoral, serious practice-oriented atmosphere. Members describe ""fantastic grass range"" in ""beautiful pastoral setting"" with vineyard views. Pro shop staff ""friendly but professional."" Regular members practice 3+ times per week. Casual, welcoming vibe focused on quality practice rather than intimidation.
Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)
Parking
Directions: From I-580: Exit Greenville Road, travel 4.5 miles south. Course at 4280 Greenville Rd. Park in main parking lot directly in front of clubhouse. Customer parking available on-site with easy access to clubhouse entrance.
PARKING LOT → (20-40 yards) → CLUBHOUSE ENTRANCE → PRO SHOP INTERIOR (purchase card) → (30-60 yards behind building) → BALL DISPENSER MACHINE (use card) → (10-20 yards) → GRASS TEE LINE (choose spot) → HITTING STATION. Total walk: 60-120 yards. Very short and convenient.
Walking Path: Golfers walk from the parking area → clubhouse/pro shop → behind pro shop → driving range area (1 acre natural grass) → ball dispenser → hitting stations.
Buy Balls
1) Park and enter the clubhouse – Golfers arrive at the main clubhouse facility
2) Visit the pro shop – The pro shop is open daily 7 AM-5 PM
3) Purchase range card from staff
4) Walk to driving range – The range is located behind the pro shop
5) Access ball dispenser – Use the range card at the ball dispenser (specific machine details not publicly documented)
6) Proceed to hitting stations – Walk to the natural grass hitting areas
Dispensing Method: Range cards are used at ball dispensers (not tokens or tickets). The pro shop sells the range cards, and golfers then use these cards at dispensers on the range. The exact mechanism (barcode, magnetic strip, etc.) is not specified in available sources.
Walking Path: Golfers walk from the parking area → clubhouse/pro shop → behind pro shop → driving range area (1 acre natural grass) → ball dispenser → hitting stations.
How You Get Balls
staff
Find a Mat / Bay / Grass Spot
(1) Arrive at 4280 Greenville Rd, (2) Park in front lot, (3) Enter clubhouse, (4) Go to pro shop counter, (5) Request range card, (6) Select value ($80/$125/$180), (7) Pay with credit card, (8) Receive physical card, (9) Grab empty bucket, (10) Exit rear/side, (11) Walk behind pro shop, (12) Locate ball dispenser, (13) Insert/scan card, (14) Select quantity, (15) Balls drop into bucket, (16) Walk to grass tee, (17) Choose open spot, (18) Begin practice.
Poppy Ridge Golf Course, 4280, Greenville Road, Livermore, Alameda County, California, 94550, United States
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