Golf
About Our Practice Facility
The Downs Golf Practice Facility is a stand-alone driving range with more than 40 hitting locations, two chipping greens and one full-size putting green. We also have a fully stocked Pro Shop, PGA Instructors, Club Fitting and a full Club Repair Center.
Driving Range
Experience the perfect swing and tee off at the Tampa Bay Downs Golf Practice Facility!
The Downs Golf Practice Facility features over 40 hitting areas along with two full-size chipping areas and a full-size putting green. We are typically an all-grass facility but do use high-quality artificial tees occasionally. Regardless, we always have grass spots open at no additional charge.
Pro Shop
We have a fully stocked pro shop featuring Bridgestone, Callaway, Mizuno, Ping, Taylormade, Wilson and much more. You’ll find great deals on gloves, balls, hats, bags, and clubs all throughout our Pro Shop. We welcome golfers of all skill levels and can provide rental clubs for $5 per person.
Top 50 Stand Alone Range
Hours & Pricing
Hours of Operation:
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Pro Shop
8:30 am - 8:00 pm
(last bucket is sold at 7:30 pm) -
Driving Range
8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Weather Permitting
Bucket Prices:
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Small Bucket
40 balls - $10 -
Medium Bucket
80 balls - $12 -
Large Bucket
120 balls - $15
Golf Instruction
Lessons and more from our Professionals
Matt Mitchell
PGA Class A Professional
Rates & Bio
Matt Mitchell’s Rates:
With over 40 years of teaching experience, Matt Mitchell was named the North Florida PGA Section Teacher of the Year in 2012 and is a three-time West Central Chapter Player of the Year (2008, 2010, 2012). He has also been honored as a Top-50 Instructor by Golf Range Magazine.
Students include Korn Ferry Tour player Jack Maguire, LPGA Major Champion Brittany Lincicome, and numerous collegiate and high school players.
Bobby Capobianco
Teaching Professional
Rates & Bio
Bobby’s Rates:
Bobby Capobianco brings over 45 years of teaching experience to The Downs Golf Practice Facility. A 2nd team NJCAA All American during his college days, Bobby has taught at Lansbrook Golf Club and Silver Dollar Golf Club before joining The Downs in February 2022.
Junior Golf Summer Camps
All skill levels welcome. Select your preferred date. Each date includes Golf Camp for Monday through Thursday of the chosen start date (Monday, June 2 = June 2-5).