The top 10 golf driving ranges in and around Toronto

Driving ranges in Toronto keep golfers in check by offering more than just balls to whack at. The top ranges have the distance and targets to keep things challenging and areas to work on your short game by way of pitching and putting. You know the saying, drive for show...

Here are my picks for the top driving ranges in Toronto.

Polson Pier Driving Range (The Docks)
What it lacks in prestige it makes up for in location. A bountiful 60 mats at this Port Lands range mean wait times are minimal for launching their limited flight balls up to 350 yards. Stick around after to test your short game at their mini putt.

Within Range
This aptly named range is a pinch north of the city near the 407 in Thornhill. Only into its third season, it's well stocked with 30 mats and 40 grass stalls for hitting dingers up to a spanky 350 yards. Adjacent chipping, pitching and putting greens give your game definition.

Launch
Rainy days are no match for the covered mats at this Vaughan driving range, keeping you dry even in a downpour. Tapping out at 300 yards means you'll get to exhaust all your clubs. Toast your success at the onsite LLBO bar after (or during).

Richmond Hill Golf Club
Bathurst and 7 is home to Richmond Hill's 18 holes and their stellar driving range stocked with plush Pinnacle Balls. 5 target greens are just enough to keep it interesting and buckets are discounted if you're playing a round.

St Andrew's Valley
Scenic Andrew's Valley might be a bit of a stretch north in the rolling hills of Aurora, but the location means more bang for your buck with a driving range boasting fairway and bunker targets that resemble an actual course.

Bathgate Driving Range
Mississauga is home to this massive facility boasting 200 grass hitting stations, 25 mats a full 18 hole mini putt and pitching and putting greens.

Markham Golf Dome
Facing the 407 near the 404 is the Markham Golf Dome great for indoor winter play, but better in the summer with 60 driving stalls, a putting green and chipping area.

Centennial Park Golf Centre
This 34 stall driving range was just renovated bringing new life to their range. Generous room between mats mean no getting your head knocked in during someone's backswing. Chipping and putting greens are on par too.

Salem Ridge Golf
Big ballers rejoice, this course once held the ReMax World Long Drive competition tour events & quals, with a jacked up 450 yards for you to swing for the stars.

Scarborough Family Golf Centre
This 13 acre complex in Scarborough allows you to fill your entire day with golf- 65 mats for whacking balls, plus an 18 hole mini putt and practice bunkers for your short game.

What did I miss? Add more driving ranges to the comments.

Photo of the Docks driving range by Peter Kapakos in the blogTO Flickr pool.

by Libby Roach via blogTO