How important is...

[J3golf]

Hey guys and gals,

I was wondering how important a full size warm up area is for an event.  I know we all like to see the flight of the ball, however here in the Philly area these areas are hard to come by.  What about a cage setup?  I am getting ready to approach a couple of sites locally and want to get some feedback before I approach them.  Most likely will be easier to get a hole on a course than a driving range because the ranges are pretty much 320 max.

Any feedback would be good and appreciated.

John Kelly
Yeti Golf

[ukrainien]

all the events in the UK used to be like that - its a bad idea - everyone hates it - one thing you need is a range!

[Michael Spencer]

 I agree u need a range! And the idea that a course will shut down so we can use a hole is not going to happen. There is no benefit for them only a loss of revenue.

[J3golf]

Thank you for the feedback.  I appreciate it. 

John

[mightymouse]

Hi John,

A driving range or "open lot" is always your best bet...

However, if you can't find anything like that, and are determined to host an event, I would give Ralph Calise a call (since he's on your side of the planet and knows how to get things like this done).

One of the better locals I ever attended was hosted by Ralph at a course in New Jersey where we hit off of the first tee (right in front of the clubhouse) - and we didn't even have the benefit of warming up with our drivers (the range was so short that we were banned from hitting anything but middle to short irons).

Take care,
Johnny

[J3golf]

Johnny,

Thank you for the input.  I have attended quite a few of Ralph's locals and districts.  He does know how to put them together.  I may just reach out to him soon.  The range thing is tough in the Philly area.  Trying to work it out. 

Thanks,

John

[mrbennyortiz]

if you don't have a range where you can see your ball flight you might as well just stop before you start. one day you can crush the ball - hitting low spin and getting a lot of roll.  the next you could be missing it a little bit, but feel like you are still crushing it, but your spin is dropping the ball about 280.   the feel will be roughly the same, but in once instance you'll be competitive, the other you might as well have not shown up.  you NEED a range...or a trackman.  I'll err on the side of the range