Can kids go to a driving range?
Yes. Most driving ranges welcome children, and the few that post a rule mainly ask for adult supervision. Among the ranges in our listings, 6 regular ranges publish an age or supervision rule, and only a few of those set a minimum age. Topgolf requires guests under 16 to be with someone 21 or older, and at 15 of its venues guests under 18 need an adult after 9 pm.
By the Range and Putt editorial team. Published November 12, 2026, updated November 12, 2026. Figures are recalculated from our listings whenever they change.
Rules that ranges post
| Range | Where | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Brookview Golf | Golden Valley, MN | No one under age 4 on the driving range. Children 4 to 9 must be with an adult. |
| Forest Park Driving Range | Baltimore, MD | Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club | Channahon, IL | Children under 6 are not allowed on the practice facilities, except in the club's junior golf programs. Children aged 7 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Olney Golf Park | Olney, MD | Adult supervision is required for golfers under 12. No one under 16 on the upper deck. |
| Willowbrook Golf Center | Wayne, NJ | Children under 14 must be with a parent or guardian at all times. |
| Winslow's Kitchen, Bar & Range | Marshfield, MA | Children under 14 must be with a parent or responsible adult at all times in all areas, including the driving range. |
Rules as worded on each range's own website. Most ranges post no age rule at all. Figures come from the 318 driving ranges listed on Range and Putt, each checked against the range's own website or operator, most recently in November 2026.
Topgolf
46 Topgolf venues in our listings state that anyone under 16 must be supervised by a guest aged 21 or older. 15 add that guests under 18 must be with someone 21 or older after 9 pm.
Clubs for children
5 ranges say they have junior clubs or loaner clubs for all ages, including Arundel Golf Park, Big Swing Golf Center, Cassidy's Clubhouse and Del Mar Golf Center. See can you rent clubs at a driving range?
Keeping it safe
In our view the rule that matters most is the tee line: nobody steps in front of it, and nobody stands close behind a golfer who is swinging. Our guide to driving range etiquette lists the rest, and the beginner's guide suggests a short first session.
Find a range
Posted rules appear under "Good to know" on each listing: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson and Washington.
Related questions
What age can a child go to a driving range?
There is no general minimum, and most ranges post no age rule. A few set their own: Brookview Golf, for example, says: "No one under age 4 on the driving range."
Can children go to Topgolf?
Yes, with an adult. Topgolf venues state that anyone under 16 must be supervised by a guest aged 21 or older.
Sources
- Range and Putt listings: 318 driving ranges, each checked against the range's own website or operator, most recently November 12, 2026. Each listing links to its own sources.
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