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March – April 2004
Features
Instant Gratification—On-Site Food Options Keep Customers at the Range to Fill Their Stomachs and Your Pockets.
Customers Come First—A seven-year quest to create a top-flight facility in Surrey, British Columbia, ends with Birdies & Buckets Family Golf Centre.
Perfect Fit—Cash In on the Profit Potential of Club Fitting.
2004 PGA Merchandise Show—New equipment for the new season.

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Selling More Through Signs
Tee Time: Industry News
Ask the Experts: Ball Dispensers
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf
Before & After: The Golfer's Dome, Liverpool, N.Y.




January – February 2004
Features
Stallion Golf & Driving Range—Argentina’s surprising success story unfolds in this profile of Golf Range Times’ 2003 Best New Range Award winner.
Under Cover—Build shelter and golfers will come in all weather
Affordable Marketing? You Bet!—Low to No-Cost Strategies for Boosting Business.
Hitting a Homer—Success not caged by imperfect market conditions.

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Setting and Enforcing Rules
Tee Time: Industry News
Ask the Experts: Ball Washers
Equipment Review: Heaters and Domes
Before and After: All Golf at Flemington, Flemington, N.J.

November – December 2003
Features
Range Balls—More Than a Drop in the Bucket
Members Only—Develop exclusive programs with added value–for the customer and the range–in mind.
A Big Idea in the Smallest State—Providence’s Button Hole Is a Working Model for Growing the Game

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Making Money During Slow Times
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Netting
Before and After: University Golf Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada




September – October 2003
Features
Replacing the Register—the big advantages of point-of-sale software
Protecting Your Turf—strategies for strengthening grass's resolve to survive severe weather.
Unlikely Pairs—skate parks, vollyball and paintball team up with golf to draw more customers.
The Golf Center of Connecticut—second time is the charm.

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Guarding Against Employee Theft
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Dispensers
Before and After: Ayala Golf Center, Chino, Calif.




July – August 2003
Features
Lights, Golf, Action—extended hours allow customers to spend more (time) at the range.
Keeping Miniature Golf Fresh Increases Play and Profits
Offering Seniors Quality Experiences at a Discount Seals the Deal
Games People Play—first-rate retail on the range

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Providing Great Customer Service
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Washers
Before and After: Georgia Golf Driving Range, Rydal, Ga.




May – June 2003
Features
Successful Range Instruction Programs Focus on Lifelong Learning
Finding the Right Level of Automation
Range Gets Back in the Swing of Things
Special-Interest Groups Broaden Ranges’ Market Opportunities

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Organizing a Fund-raiser
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Pickers
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Before and After: Gasser’s Golf Driving Range & Miniature Golf, Fleetwood, Pa.




March – April 2003
Features
Looking Beyond ADA to Make Golf Barrier Free
Forever Young: Paying Attention to Youths Now Could Pay Off Later
Mulligan’s Island Golf and Entertainment Center
2003 PGA Merchandise Show: Still the Industry’s Biggest Product Fair

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Managing Range Ball Inventory
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf Golf Mats
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Before and After: Golftown Driving Range, Saugus, Mass.




January – February 2003
Features
And the Winner Is...Jupiter Golf Center
The Pull and Pall of Direct Mail
Keeping More New Golfers as Customers
Training Golfers to Practice Indoors

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
How To: Hire and Train Staff
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Mowers and Utility Vehicles
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Before and After: Leatherman Golf Learning Center, Charlotte, N.C

November – December 2002
Features
Marketing: How to Measure Success
Demo Days: Letting Customers Try Before They Buy Pays Off
Tom Barber Golf Center: A Team Effort

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Readers’ FAQ
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Netting
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Go-Carts




September – October 2002
Features
A Day in the Life: Owning and Operating a Range Takes a Jack of All Trades
Home Run Strategies for Increased Batting Cage Sales
The Links of Olde Scotland: The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side of the Road

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Readers’ FAQ
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Heaters and Domes
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Video Arcades




July – August 2002
Features
Party Central: Birthday Bashes on the Range
Serving Up a Good Time: Sports Bars Put a New Twist on an Old Amenity
Fund Raising: Building Business with Good Will
Boulder Creek Golf Club: Getting It Right the First Time

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Readers’ FAQ
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Pickers
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Miniature Golf




May – June 2002
Features
Safety Net: Erecting a Barrier Around the Range Minimizes Liability and Ball Loss
Extend Your Season: Covers, Heaters and Misters Make Golf a Year-Round Activity
HillTop Golf Center: Creating Golfers From the Inside Out
Pennies on the Dollar: E-mail Offers the Power of Direct Mail at a Fraction of the Cost

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Readers’ FAQ
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Pickers
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Bumper Boats




March – April 2002
Features
Small Course, Big Reward: Shorter Layouts Provide a Place for New Players to Practice
2002 PGA Merchandise Show: A Range of Equipment for the New Season
Corporate Golf Outings: Mixing Business and Pleasure Produces Profits for Ranges
Mid-Atlantic Golf Center at Norbeck: A Proven Formula for Succes

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf and Golf Mats
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Food and Beverage




January – February 2002
Features
www.what? Taking Your Range to the Web
Capitalizing on Competition: Range Owners Score Big With Miniature Golf Tournaments
Lincoln Falls Golf Learning & Family Fun Center: Something for Everyone

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Range Balls
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Moneymakers: Batting Cages

November – December 2001
Features
Makeover Magic: Renovations Transform Ranges Into Complete Practice Facilities
Not Business as Usual: Sept. 11 Attacks Curb Customer Traffic at Ranges
The Academy at WaterChase: Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Range Security: Proactive Measures for Thwarting Vandalism and Theft

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Washers and Ball Dispensers
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, Calif.




September – October 2001
Features
A Range Down Under: Paradise Golf Entertainment Centre Lives Up to Its Name
Secondhand Sales: The Many Upsides of Entering the Used Club Market
Profit From Family Fun: Pair Up Your Range With an Amenity and Watch the Bottom Line Rise
Basic Guidelines for Getting Into—and Out of—the Driving Range Business

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Netting
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
Reader Service Page
On Second Thought: Leonard Golf Links, Fort Worth Texas




July – August 2001
Features
Female Instructors: Filling a Need in Women’s Golf Education
Going Retail: Keys to Developing a Profitable Pro Shop
Double Eagle Golf Practice Center
Due Diligence: Selecting Your Range Location

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Ball Pickers
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Golf Quest Family Sports Centers, Brookfield and Southington, Conn.




May – June 2001
Features
Adventures in Advertising: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Caution: An Ounce of Prevention Can Help to Manage Insurance Costs
Rip’s Golf Center: Practice Facility Bowls Over Golfers in Sarasota
Virginia Range Owner Jailed Over Zoning Violations

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Mowers and Utility Vehicles
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Fairway Golf Center, Marietta, Ga.




March – April 2001

Features
Target Games: A New Dimension in Practice Can Add Up to New Revenues
The PGA Merchandise Show
The Golf Dome: Dual Domes Double the Fun for Midwesterners
Spring Fever: Getting Back into Shape

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Michael Jordan Golf Center, Aurora, Ill.




January – February 2001

Features
Golf Range Times Celebrates 10 Years
Big Spenders: Drawing on the Purchasing Power of Children
Mid-Atlantic Golf Center at Kingstowne Takes 2000 Best New Range Award
Small Ranges Make Big Strides: A Report on the Little Guys
Fiberbuilt's 'Green' Tee Divider Advertising Program

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Tee Covers, Lights & Automated Tee Systems
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Golf Land at Hillsborough, Belle Mead, N.J.

November– December 2000
Features
Testing the Water: Irrigation for Natural Grass Ranges
Planning Tips for the 2001 PGA Merchandise Show
Shadow Lakes Golf Course and Practice Range
Are Short Game Amenities Good for Your Business?

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Health & Fitness: on-site gyms
Equipment Review: Ball Washers
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: The Driving Range at Hilltop Golf Club, Alexandria, Va.




September – October 2000

Features
Range Revenues Revisited: Marketing Ideas for Boosting Your Profits
Appleland Sports Center: Family Fun on the Farm
The Lay of the Land: Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Landscaping Options
Recruiting Employees Via the Web
Preparing for the Inevitable: Estate Planning for Range Owners

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Design & Development: Family-oriented Amenities
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf Mats
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Rouge River Golf Center, Scarborough, ON Canada




July – August 2000
Features
Batting Cages Key to Attracting Customers and Revenues
Michael Jordan Golf Center: ‘Where Everyone Can Play’
Living With Mother Nature: Golf and the Environment
Bricks & Mortar or Doublewide? Constructing a Clubhouse or Outbuilding

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Financial Update
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Health & Fitness: The Mental Aspect of the Game
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf Mats
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Mulligan's Golf Center, Auburn Hills, Mich.




May – June 2000
Features
Junior Golfers: Tomorrow’s Ambassadors of the Game
Big Things are Happening in the World of Miniature Golf
Tilden Tiers Driving Range at Tilden Park Golf Course
Range Insurance: What Size is Your Parachute?

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Equipment Review: Dispensers
Design & Development: Adding Structures
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli, Pa.




March – April 2000
Features
Small Business Financing: Weighing the Options
Instructional Programs Offer Range of Advantages
The Golf Center of Plano: Reinventing the Range Deep in the Heart of Texas
The PGA Merchandise Show: The Golf Industry’s Three Ring Circus

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Financial Update
Equipment Review: Pickers
Health & Fitness: Strengthening Business
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Desert Pines Golf Center, Las Vegas, Nev.




January – February 2000
Features
Security on the Range
Spring Is Just Around the Corner…Is Your TURF Ready?
Olney Golf Park: Co-winner, 1999 Best New Range Award
Fairways and Greens Golf Center: Co-winner, 1999 Best New Range Award
Golf Industry Heads for Orlando: 2000 PGA Merchandise Show Preview

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Tee Time: Industry News
New Products
Financial Update
Equipment Review: Range Balls
Design and Development: Landing Area
Classifieds/Advertiser Index
On Second Thought: Denver Family Golf Center, Englewood, Colo.

November – December 1999
Features
Y2K: Are You Ready?
PGA International Show Review
Golf Schools Help Range Owners Get to the Head of the Class
Parker Road Golf Center Focuses on Fun
Food on the Range: Eat, Drink and Be Profitable

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Operating Greens in Winter
60-Second Interview: Food Service
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Winterizing Artificial Turf
Equipment Review: Netting
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index




September – October 1999

Features
Turning Golfers Into Athletes
Cross Keys Golf Stakes Its Future on High-Growth Community
Service With A Smile: Good Help Isn’t So Hard To Find
PGA International Show Lights Up Las Vegas
A Breath Of Fresh Air: Range Moves Indoor Operations Outdoors
Y2-What? Putt-A-Way Golf Range Rides High On Low-Tech

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Point-of-Sale Systems
60-Second Interview The First Tee
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Lighting Your Range
Equipment Review: Domes, Tee Covers and Heaters
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index




July – August 1999

Features
Synthetic Turf Makes It Easy to Be Green
Double Vision: Golfers Enjoy Twice the Pleasure at Golf Quest Centers
Guerrilla Marketing Helps Range Owners Fire at the Flag
Range Owners Play Key Role in Golf Industry’s Future

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Marketing
60-Second Interview: PGA of America
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Utility Vehicles
Equipment Review: Pickers
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index




May – June 1999
Features
Custom Clubmaking: A Perfect Fit for Range Owners
Automated Systems Take Driving Ranges to the Next Level
Location, Location, Location: Ranges Fit Well in Untraditional Surroundings
Customers Play ‘Their Way’ at The Golf Academy at Broad Run

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Food & Beverage
60-Second Interview: Family Golf Centers
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Miniature Golf
Equipment Review: Ball Washers
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index




March – April 1999
Features
46th Annual PGA Show Propels Golf Industry into 21st Century
Go-Karts, Bumper Boats Help Range Owners Attract Families
Growth of Women’s Golf Represents Market Opportunity
Mulligan’s Golf Center Seeks to Cash In on Growth Opportunity

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Pro Shop Sales
60-Second Interview: Attracting Women to the Game
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Netting
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index




January – February 1999
Features
Record Turnout Expected for 1999 PGA Merchandise Show
Orlando Boasts a Wonderland of Golf Ranges
1998 Best New Range Winner Interbay Goes Extra Mile to Please Seattle Golfers
When Bad Things Happen to Good Ranges

Departments
The Ranger’s Report
Management Session: Golf Instruction
60-Second Interview: Range Insurance
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Batting Cages
Equipment Review: Dispensers
Product Resource
Classifieds/Advertiser Index

November - December 1998
Facility Profile: Cahoon Plantation, Chesapeake, Va.
Developing a New Range - Part 3: Rockwood Golf Park Opens
A Snapshot Review of the 1998 PGA International Show
Running Food Service Is Tall Order, But Results Can Be Delicious
Management Session: Range Amenities
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Tee Covers
Equipment Review: Netting



September - October 1998
Facility Profile: Golf Land at Hillsborough, Belle Meade, N.J.
Developing a New Range - Part 2: Construction Gets Under Way
Turn Your Pro Shop Into a Hot Spot with New Equipment
New Products at PGA Show
Management Session: Community Outreach
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Lighting
Equipment Review: Ball Washers




July - August 1998
Facility Profile: Hilltop Golf Club, Alexandria, Va.
Developing a New Range - Part 1: Negotiating the Planning and Financing Maze
Turn Your Facility into a Year-round Moneymaker with Domes, Covers and Heaters
Management Session: Special Promotions
Tee Time: Industry News
Point of View: Batting Cages Are a Hit at Driving Ranges
Equipment Review: Artificial Turf



May - June 1998
Facility Profile: Desert Pines Golf Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
Developing a New Range - Part 3: Opening Day Arrives
Marketing Your Golf Range. Promotion Strategies for Success
Management Session: Direct Mail
Point of View: Artificial Turf
Equipment Review: Ball Pickers



March - April 1998
1998 PGA Merchandise Show Wrap-up
Developing a New Range - Part 2: Working Through Construction Challenges
Facility Profile: Mariners Point Golf Links, Foster City, Cailif.
Junior Golf Is Hot! Opportunities Abound for Golf Ranges
Point of View: Club fitting
Equipment Review: Ball Dispensers
Management Session: Advertising



January - February 1998
1997 Best New Range Award:
Golf Digest Driving Range & Learning Center Edison N.J.
Developing a New Range - Part 1: Oklahomans Blaze New Trail
Compatible Partners (part 2 of 2): Batting Cages
PGA 1998 Merchandise Show Preview / Golf Equipment
Point of View: Miniature Golf
Equipment Review: Mowers
Management Session: Customer Service