The Ultimate Guide To Building A Waterfront Driving Range
Featuring Biodegradable Golf Balls, Floating Golf Targets, and Essential Equipment for Your Waterfront Setup
One of life’s greatest joys is hitting biodegradable golf balls in a beautiful waterfront paradise—whether it’s from a dock, beach, lawn, or boat. At Splash City Golf, we’ve produced hundreds of pop-up waterfront driving ranges for corporate events, weddings, and festivals.
Now, we’re sharing our expertise so you can build your own waterfront driving range. In this guide, you'll learn:
Who Should Consider Building A Waterfront Driving Range
Where Can You Build A Waterfront Driving Range
Why Biodegradable Golf Balls Are A Necessity For Waterfront Golf
How To Elevate Your Waterfront Driving Range With Floating Golf Targets
The Best On-land Setups For Hitting Biodegradable Golf Balls Into The Water
Other Golf Accessories You Will Need For A Waterfront Driving Range
Whether you’re a waterfront resort, homeowner, marina, or boat owner, this guide is for you. Let’s dive in!
Who Should Consider Building a Waterfront Driving Range?
If you have access to waterfront property, a waterfront driving range is a great addition! Here are some of the best candidates:
🌅🏨🌴 Waterfront Resorts & Hotels – Offer guests an exclusive water golf experience.
🍽️🌊🏝️ Waterfront Restaurants & Bars – Engage customers with a unique social activity.
🏡🌊🌴 Private Waterfront Homeowners – Elevate backyard entertainment.
🛥️🌊✨ Yacht Owners & Charter Operators – Create a luxury onboard amenity.
⚓️⛵🌊 Marinas & Waterfront Clubs – Attract members with a unique recreational feature.
🚤🌊☀️ Boaters & Vacationers – Set up a temporary range during a beach or lake getaway.
Where Can You Build A Waterfront Driving Range?
A waterfront driving range can be set up on almost any surface! We’ve set up ranges on:
🏖️🌊☀️ Sandy Beaches – Tee off in the sun and sand.
🌿🌊🏡 Grassy Waterfront Lawns – Launch balls from your yard into the horizon.
🪵🌊🚤 Dockside Platforms – Swing on the dock of the bay.
And we’ve seen golfers hit biodegradable golf balls into:
🌊🌅🌎 Oceans & Bays – Watch the biodegradable golf ball crash into the waves.
🏞️🌊🌿 Lakes & Ponds – View the ripples as the biodegradable golf ball lands into the water.
🌊🏞️🚣 Rivers & Waterways – Watch the current take the ball away as it degrades in the water.
With the right equipment, almost any waterfront property can host a waterfront driving range.
Biodegradable Golf Balls: A Must-Have for Waterfront Golf
ZERO™ Biodegradable Golf Balls
🥇Best For: Hitting Biodegradable Golf Balls Into The Water
🌱✅♻️ Eco-Friendy & Non-Toxic – Backed by clear biodegradability & non-toxicity certifications
⛳🌊🏌️ Made For Waterfront Golf – Breaks down in a few weeks & manufactured in the USA 🇺🇸
🏌️♂️✨🌊 Great Feel – Slightly less distance than traditional balls but still incredibly fun to hit.
🔗⛳🌊: Link To Purchase ZERO™ Balls – Shop ZERO™ Biodegradable Golf Balls.
Take It to the Next Level: Hit Biodegradable Golf Balls at Floating Golf Targets
Hitting biodegradable golf balls into the water is fun. Hitting them at a floating target is addicting!
Our Pick: GolfShotBot™ Floating Golf Targets
We’ve tried a lot of different floating golf target options before selecting GolfshotBot™ Floating Golf Targets for our Full Service Events. We are proud to be the exclusive dealers of GolfshotBot™ Floating Golf Targets in the USA.
🥇 Best for: Mobile floating targets with high-tech control
✅ GPS Spot Lock Technology – No anchor required
✅ App-Controlled – Drive the target from your phone
✅ Seaworthy – Withstands ocean, lake, bay, or river conditions
✅ Best In Market Product - Perfect for waterfront resorts, waterfront homeowners, and yacht owners that want a premium floating golf target
🔗⛳🌊: Link To Purchase GolfShotBot™ Floating Golf Targets – Learn About GolfShotBot Floating Golf Targets.
Aqua Greens Floating Golf Targets
Photo Courtesy Aqua Greens Website
🥇 Best for: Permanent floating greens
✅ Realistic Feel – These targets look and act like traditional golf course greens
✅ Customization – Ability to select the shape, branding, and location of sand traps
✅ Purchase Or Rent – Short and long-term options are available
🔗 Learn More At Aqua Greens Website
Fun Air Yacht Golf Green
Photo Courtesy Fun Air’s Website
🥇 Best for: Mega yachts & private boats looking for a cheaper alternative
✅ For Super Yachts – Marketed As A Toy For Super Yacht Owners
✅ Customization – Ability To Create A Unique Target Shape
✅ Stability - Tethering and Anchoring Options Available
Best Ways to Hit Biodegradable Golf Balls into the Water
Grass, Sand, Docks, and Concrete each present their unique challenges—here’s how to ensure a great hitting experience wherever you are.
Our Solution: QuickLock Staging
We use QuickLock Staging at all our events—it’s a game-changer!
🥇 Best for: Uneven ground, docks, beaches, & event setups
✅ Adjustable Legs – Creates a level surface on any terrain
✅ Portable & Lightweight – Made of weatherproof aluminium, which makes them easy to transport
✅ Safe For Your Lawn – Prevents divots on grass
🔗 Purchase QuickLock Staging Here! Select 16”-24” Adjustable Height in Height and Aluminum (Weatherproof) in Finish. Each 6’ X 3’ hitting platform is for one golfing participant.
Biodegradable Tees Only
🥇 Best for: Hitting off the sand or a level surface that you don’t care gets divots
✅ Eco Friendly – Tees will fly into the water at impact
✅ Driver Friendly – Tee it high and let it fly!
✅ Budget Friendly – Cheaper than investing in hitting platforms.
🔗 Shop Biodegradable Tees Here!
Golf Mats Only
We lay these mats on our hitting platforms.
🥇 Best for: Hitting off docks, piers, and concrete
✅ Nice Hitting Experience – Comes with durable turf and rubber hitting tees
✅ Great For Lefties – Tees slots available for both right and left handed golfers
✅ Budget Friendly – Cheaper than investing in hitting platforms.
💡Pro Tip – Avoid the small hitting mats, they slip too much at impact!
🔗 Purchase Hitting Mats Here! Purchase one turf mat for each hitting platform purchased.
🔗 Purchase Rubber Tees Here! Choose the all 1.5” option if you are only using wedges. Choose the mixed pack if you are using longer clubs, like a driver. Order one set per two hitting platforms.
A Custom Waterfront Golf Build Out
A custom made hitting area on a dock at a waterfront home in Alexandria, VA.
Want a next-level waterfront golf experience? Consider some of the options we’ve seen:
✅ Permanent Hitting Platforms – Concrete slabs with premium hitting turf
✅ Pier Extensions – Dedicated tee boxes for golf
✅ Yacht Driving Ranges – Tee off on deck
The only limit is your imagination when it comes to creating the ultimate waterfront golf experience!
Other Golf Accessories
You may need some extra accessories to complete your waterfront driving range experience.
🏌Adult Golf Clubs – We purchase golf clubs from Lazrus Golf for our events
🏌Kids Golf Clubs – U.S Kids Golf offers juniors clubs in various sizes
🪣 Golf Buckets – For holding biodegradable golf balls! We like these from Amazon.
Build Your Own Waterfront Driving Range
Creating a waterfront driving range is easier than you think! With the right biodegradable golf balls, floating golf targets, and a stable hitting setup, you can tee off in paradise anytime. Whether you're a waterfront homeowner, resort manager, yacht owner, or event planner, this setup adds a unique and exciting experience to your space.
At Splash City Golf, we provide the ZERO™ Biodegradable Golf Ball, GolfShotBot™ Floating Golf Targets, and expert knowledge to help you build the perfect waterfront golf range.
Ready to Get Started?
🔗 Buy ZERO™ Biodegradable Golf Balls – The only truly eco-friendly golf ball, designed for waterfront play.
🔗 Explore GolfShotBot™ Floating Golf Targets – Elevate your driving range experience with premium floating targets.
🔗 Contact Us for Expert Advice – Need help designing your setup? We’re here to assist!
Written By Daniel Bucci, President Of Splash City Golf
Daniel has produced hundreds of waterfront driving range events for corporate events, social events, and festival clients. He absolutely loves hitting biodegradable golf balls at beautiful waterfront locations, so feel free to invite him over if you choose to create your own waterfront driving range.