Welcome to the July 2026 issue of Golf Range Magazine, brought to you by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA). In this publication, we offer stories and expertise that address the various pillars of the GRAA, everything that’s important on a driving range and practice facility, whether public, private or stand alone.
We highlight GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals and shine a spotlight on our GRAA award-winning facilities. We speak with PGA of America Golf Professionals, leading coaches and teachers, driving range owners and administrators and other industry experts.
For your reference, all past Golf Range Magazine issues and GRAA Best Practices are available on the GRAA website (www.golfrange.org)
In this month’s issue, we offer:
Featured Story - The Modern Driving Range: How Technology Is Transforming Practice Into an Experience
Engagement - Scally’s Golf Center: A Pittsburgh-Area Tradition That Continues to Evolve
Teaching and Coaching - GRAA Award Winner Profile - Chris Clemens, PGA, a 2025 GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professional
Club Fitting - GRAA Top 50 Club Fitter Profile: Chris Embardino
Operations and Technology - Five Questions with Jason Baile, PGA
Player Development - GRAA New Award Winner Profile: Patrick Coyner
Growth of the Facility - The Women's Golf Boom: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for PGA of America Golf Professionals
Women Leading on the Range - Emerald Isle Golf Course is Building a Comprehensive Player Development Program
Practice - Harborside International Golf Center: Chicago’s Premier Public Golf Destination
Video Best Practice - Jarrod Clark, PGA of America General Manager - Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee - Eatonton, Georgia
We thank this group of PGA of America Golf Professionals for sharing stories from their driving ranges and golf facilities. We also thank our partners in this endeavor – Bioesque Solutions, Coastal Netting, CoverShots, Cover the Tees, Golf Web Design, PGA of America, PLAE, SELECTpi, Sterling Cut Glass, Synthetic Turf, Tex-Net and Wittek – for their continued support.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
Rick SummersCEO & Publisher, Golf Range Association of America