Translation guide
A driving range is a place where golfers practice hitting balls. In Japanese, the most common term is 打ちっぱなし, but other expressions exist for different contexts.
A place with open stalls where golfers hit balls into a field, often with nets or distance markers.
打ちっぱなし is a noun and can be used with verbs like 行く (to go) or 練習する (to practice). It's casual and widely understood.
I practice at the driving range.
The most common and casual term for a driving range. Literally means 'hitting and leaving (the balls)'. Used in everyday conversation.
I go to the driving range on weekends.
A more formal term meaning 'golf practice area'. Often used in official names or signs.
That driving range is open until late at night.
Short for 'driving range', used in casual golf contexts. Often combined with ゴルフ (golf) as ゴルフレンジ.
I'll go hit some balls at the range.
Specifically refers to a practice green for putting, not a full driving range. Use only when the context is putting practice.
I practiced putting on the practice green.