Mats forgive a fat shot; grass does not. That is exactly why better players look for a grass line — the turf tells the truth about contact, and the divot shows what the club did. Grass lines are also finite: a range rotates the tee area and closes it to recover, so the line that was open last weekend may be roped off this one.
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Common questions
Are grass driving ranges better than mats?
For feedback, yes — a mat lets the club skid into the ball and still produce a decent shot, hiding heavy contact. Mats are easier on the joints and available year-round, so many players use both.
Why do driving ranges close the grass tees?
To let the turf recover. A tee line takes thousands of divots a week, so ranges rotate the area and rope off sections, and close grass entirely when the ground is soft.
Do I need different shoes for grass tees?
Golf shoes help on wet grass, while sneakers are fine on mats. Metal spikes are refused at most modern facilities.