If you run a golf driving range, you know how much cold weather affects your business. The moment temperatures drop, players start staying home. By December, a range that was thriving in summer can be virtually empty. Golf driving range heating is one of the most effective investments a range operator can make, turning a seasonal facility into a year-round revenue generator and giving your business a genuine competitive advantage.

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Why Golf Driving Range Heating Makes Good Business Sense

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• Extended operating season: A heated driving range stays open and busy through autumn and winter. That represents a significant boost to annual turnover without major changes to your existing setup

• Increased dwell time and spend: When golfers are warm, they stay longer. Longer sessions mean more balls purchased and more food and drink consumed at the clubhouse or cafe

• Competitive advantage: If your nearest competitor's range is cold and yours is warm, the choice for golfers is simple. Heated bays attract new customers and build loyalty with regulars

• Coaching and corporate business: Golf lessons and corporate events do not stop for cold weather, but they do need a comfortable environment. A heated range is far more attractive to coaches and companies planning winter events

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Gas-Fired Golf Driving Range Heaters

 

Gas-fired infrared heaters deliver intense, directional warmth and are well suited to larger bays, semi-open structures and ranges with higher heat demands. They are a cost-effective option for sites with mains gas, with lower running costs per kilowatt hour compared to electric heaters.

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Space-Ray LR

 

The Space-Ray LR is a gas-fired radiant tube heater that warms people and surfaces directly using infrared heat. It is highly effective in open or partially exposed driving range bays where conventional heating would lose heat to the surroundings.

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• High heat output: Broad coverage area suits larger bays and higher ceilings

• Radiant heat: Warms people and surfaces directly, unaffected by wind and air movement

• Multiple sizes: Available in different lengths to suit different bay widths

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Space-Ray Cold Blocker

 

The Space-Ray Cold Blocker is designed specifically to create a barrier of warmth at the front of open bays. It delivers focused, directional infrared heat precisely where the golfer is standing, reducing wind chill and preventing cold air from reaching the player.

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• Targeted directional heat: Focuses warmth precisely where the golfer stands

• Ideal for exposed bays: Designed for open-fronted positions battling wind chill and prevailing winds

• Reduces cold air ingress: Creates a warm barrier at the front of the bay

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Electric Golf Driving Range Heaters

 

Electric infrared heaters are increasingly popular for driving range heating, particularly where mains gas is not available or where operators prefer simpler installation with no combustion or flue. They deliver instant heat with no warm-up time, are IP rated for outdoor use and can be controlled individually per bay.

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Tansun Sorrento

 

The Tansun Sorrento is one of the most popular electric infrared heaters in the commercial outdoor market. It combines powerful shortwave infrared output with a compact, easy-to-mount design that fits neatly under canopies and bay roofing.

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• Instant heat: Full output the moment it is switched on, no warm-up period

• No combustion: No fumes or emissions, ideal for covered and semi-enclosed bays

• IP rated: Weatherproof for outdoor and exposed installations

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Tansun Monaco

 

The Tansun Monaco is the premium option in the electric range. It delivers powerful shortwave infrared heat across a wide coverage area with a premium finish that suits high-end golf clubs and resort facilities.

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• Wide coverage: Covers larger bays from a single unit

• Premium finish: Designed for high-quality golf clubs where appearance matters

• High IP rating: Durable in outdoor and semi-outdoor settings

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Gas or Electric: Which Is Right for Your Driving Range?

 

If you have mains gas and your bays are large or particularly exposed, gas-fired heaters like the Space-Ray LR or Cold Blocker will typically deliver more heat output per pound spent on energy. Gas is generally cheaper per kilowatt hour, so for high-usage, large-scale ranges, gas can offer lower running costs.

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If you do not have mains gas, or if your range has smaller bays, a covered structure, or you prefer the simplicity of electric heating, the Tansun Sorrento or Monaco are outstanding choices. Electric infrared is easier to install, easier to control per bay and produces no combustion emissions in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces.

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Do not wait until cold weather has already cost you customers. Contact Hadar Industries today to discuss your driving range heating requirements and get a tailored recommendation from our team.