Drive Shack
Mats4.7(8,708 Google reviews)
6901 Play Golf Wy, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Drive Shack is a standalone practice range in Raleigh with verified mat stations.
View range detailsRanked by Google rating & review volume
The 9 best driving ranges in Raleigh
Out of 9 public ranges in the Raleigh metro, these 9 earn the strongest marks from golfers — ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume (minimum 10 reviews), based on ratings researched July 21, 2026.
1 2 Knights Play Golf Center
Grass + Mats4.3(1,168 Google reviews)
2512 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539, USA
Knights Play Golf Center is a public course practice facility in Apex with both natural-grass and mat stations. Source-backed amenities include 60 hitting stations, evening lights, instruction.
LightedLessonsView range details3 Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Grass + Mats4.5(470 Google reviews)
1509 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a public course practice facility in Raleigh with both natural-grass and mat stations. Source-backed amenities include instruction, a pro shop.
LessonsView range details4 River Ridge Golf Club
Real Grass4.6(352 Google reviews)
3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
River Ridge Golf Club is a standalone practice range in Raleigh with verified natural-grass tees. Source-backed amenities include instruction.
LessonsView range details5 TriGolf - Home of First Tee — Triangle
Real Grass4.8(178 Google reviews)
12201 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
TriGolf - Home of First Tee — Triangle is a standalone practice range in Raleigh with verified natural-grass tees. Source-backed amenities include 28 hitting stations, Toptracer, a pro shop.
ToptracerView range details6 Wildwood Green Golf Club
Mats4.2(249 Google reviews)
3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
Wildwood Green Golf Club is a standalone practice range in Raleigh with verified mat stations. Source-backed amenities include a pro shop.
View range details7 Raleigh Golf Association
Mats3.8(348 Google reviews)
1527 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Raleigh Golf Association is a public course practice facility in Raleigh with a tee line whose surface is not yet verified. Source-backed amenities include a pro shop.
View range details8 Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Mats4.0(130 Google reviews)
565 Competition Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is a public course practice facility in Raleigh with verified mat stations.
View range details9 Hedingham Golf Club
Real Grass3.6(169 Google reviews)
4801 Harbour Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hedingham Golf Club is a standalone practice range in Raleigh with verified natural-grass tees. Source-backed amenities include instruction.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best driving range in Raleigh?
Drive Shack currently tops our Raleigh rankings with a 4.7-star Google rating across 8,708 reviews. Rankings weight both rating and review volume, so consistently well-reviewed ranges rise to the top.
How are these Raleigh driving ranges ranked?
We rank all 9 public ranges in the Raleigh metro by Google rating weighted by review count (minimum 10 reviews to qualify), so a range with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores. Ratings were last researched July 21, 2026.
Which Raleigh driving ranges have real grass tees?
5 ranges in the Raleigh metro have verified natural-grass hitting areas (alone or alongside mats). Look for the green surface badge on each listing, or see the dedicated grass-tee guide.
Last researched: . Ratings and review totals are attributed to Google and can change.