17. THE ALOTIAN CLUB | Roland, Ark.
Whether it's Titleist, Callaway or Nike tour balls; tees that come in three lengths; or bent, Bermuda or zoysia grass, it's about options.
18. THE ESTANCIA CLUB | Scottsdale
The manicured range is close to the first tee and goes slightly downhill -- just enough "so you can see your ball land," says a panelist.
19. DALLAS NATIONAL G.C.
Covering nearly 12 acres, this double-sided range also has three putting greens -- two with undulations and one that's flat.
20. AUGUSTA (GA.) NATIONAL G.C.
All the greats have walked this turf and aimed at these flags. The Par-3 Course is good enough to host a televised tournament.
21. CALUSA PINES G.C. | Naples, Fla.
"It's pristine, with several teeing areas and one of the largest putting greens, cut at about a 12 on the Stimpmeter," says a panelist.
22. THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS | The Woodlands, Tex.
Both courses have a double-sided range and a short-game area where you can practice different lies.
23. WHISTLING STRAITS | Haven, Wis.
The site of the 2010 and 2015 PGA championships has four practice tees and a 3,000-square-foot chipping green.
24. CASCATA | Boulder City, Nev.
This scenic practice area, often used by Vegas high rollers, is "immaculate at all times," says a panelist.
25. ORANGE COUNTY NATIONAL | Winter Garden, Fla.
The 360-degree range is so big -- about 42 acres -- it can accommodate demo day at the PGA Merchandise Show.
26. OAKMONT (PA.) C.C.
Small wonder that the practice green at this 2007 U.S. Open site putts just like the real thing: It's connected to the ninth hole.
27. BELFAIR G.C. | Bluffton, S.C.
The range includes an area with fairway bunkers so members can practice working their driver to the left and right, just like on the course.
28. RIO SECCO G.C. | Henderson, Nev.
The range at Butch Harmon's home club is on a hill overlooking the course, with indoor and outdoor practice areas and a 90-yard hole.
29. THE BROADMOOR G.C. | Colorado Springs
Resort guests pay $15 a day for unlimited use of its multitiered range, two chipping areas and three putting greens.
30. BOOT RANCH G.C. | Fredericksburg, Tex.
"Land was not an issue for this club, and the practice facility reflects it," says one panelist. A three-hole practice course is included.
31. LAKE NONA G. & C.C. | Orlando
Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Annika Sorenstam all have spent many hours on the double-sided range here.
32. THE OLYMPIC CLUB | San Francisco
The practice area includes the par-3 Cliffs course, where you might see a hang glider passing by.
33. PINE NEEDLES LODGE & G.C. | Southern Pines, N.C.
Home to teaching legend Peggy Kirk Bell, this facility has a four-hole short course and covered hitting areas.
34. MONTEREY PENINSULA C.C. | Pebble Beach
The old 18th hole of its Shore course became part of the new range. "It's massive, with wonderful targets," says a panelist.
35. Southern Highlands | Las Vegas
The club has a huge range and putting greens that "pose a number of putts much tougher than the course does," says a panelist.
36. SHOAL CREEK | Birmingham, Ala.
Its amphitheater-like driving range is close to the first tee and has Double Oak Mountain as a backdrop.
37. THE BEAR'S CLUB | Jupiter, Fla.
A par-3 course, three chipping greens and two indoor teaching bays adjoin this double-sided range designed by Jack Nicklaus.
38. VICTORIA NATIONAL G.C. | Newburgh, Ind.
All 96 players in a recent shotgun event warmed up at once. "That's a big tee box," says a panelist.
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