Driving Range

A driving range in Soweto operates differently than suburban courses — space is managed tightly, and the hitches are real. Maintaining manicured fairway turf in Gauteng's highveld climate requires consistent watering schedules, especially during dry spells when demand peaks. Ball collection, bay maintenance, and keeping ranges operational through load shedding challenges separates a workable facility from one that frustrates regular users. The work involves daily upkeep of hitting surfaces, replacing worn mats, managing irrigation systems that can't fall behind, and ensuring lighting works when people come after work. A range that runs smoothly has thought through these practicalities — from how balls are sorted and redistributed to maintaining equipment that handles heavy use. It's unglamorous work that directly affects whether golfers show up consistently.