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Finished driving range netting on steel poles at Darlington Golf Course
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Driving Range Netting Installers

Gorilla Netting is a full-service driving range netting contractor: design, engineering, and professional installation, with custom solutions for safety and performance.

  • 5-year warranty
  • Fully insured
  • Self-performing crews
  • 20+ years installing
  • US and international

Driving Range Netting Installers You Can Trust

Our driving range netting installers deliver turnkey containment, not just mesh supply.

We understand that each driving range is unique, with its own set of challenges and requirements, which is why we take a personalized approach to every project. UV-resistant, commercial-grade netting contains errant balls, protects neighbors and patrons, and reduces your liability exposure.

Driving range systems we install

  • Partial or full range designs
  • Divider netting systems
  • Practice range netting enclosures
  • Perimeter netting systems for downrange
Finished driving range netting on wood poles at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club
Driving range netting at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club.

What's Included in a Turnkey Installation

When you hire Gorilla Netting as your driving range netting installer, here is exactly what's included in the scope.

Netting installation phases are executed by our crew start to finish. Licensed-partner work is coordinated by Gorilla when scope requires it.

  • Pole layout and staking: field survey of your range layout, pole placement design matched to your dimensions and target heights.
  • Engineering drawings: stamped drawings available to support your permit application.
  • Foundation work: derrick digger pole foundations within our equipment capability; deeper drilling or large pours coordinated with licensed partners when engineering requires.
  • Pole setting: full crew with heavy equipment sets wood or steel poles to grade.
  • Cable hardware installation: top cables, guy wires, and all rigging hardware installed and tensioned.
  • Net panel installation and tensioning: net panels installed, laced, and tensioned to the correct working load.
  • Divider netting (if in scope): bay dividers or target line nets installed simultaneously.
  • Final walkthrough and punch list: we walk the system with your team before we leave.
  • Warranty registration: full coverage warranty issued on completion and sign-off.

Pole Options and Engineering

The pole system defines the project. We work with two primary systems.

Wood Poles

Standard wood poles reach 60 feet above grade. They're cost-effective for shorter ranges and facilities where aesthetics favor a traditional look. We handle procurement, treatment specification, and setting. Wood poles are ideal for ranges up to approximately 250 to 275 yards where height requirements stay within the 60-foot envelope.

Steel Staged Poles

Steel staged poles reach heights up to 180 feet. These are the right call for long ranges, high-wind environments, and facilities that need containment well above what wood can achieve. Staged steel systems require more detailed engineering review and longer lead time on fabrication, but they deliver a structure built to stand for decades.

Both systems are wind-load engineered to your specific site. We account for soil bearing capacity, wind load, and local code requirements.

Finished driving range netting on wood poles at Lost City Golf Club
Wood-pole netting at Lost City Golf Club.

Netting Material Selection

Net selection is driven by your range's use pattern, climate, and performance targets. We specify netting based on:

  • Mesh size: smaller mesh for shorter irons and chip zones; larger mesh for long-ball containment.
  • Twine weight: heavier twine for high-volume ranges taking daily abuse from range balls.
  • UV resistance: critical for ranges in high-UV markets in the Southwest and Florida.
  • Border rope and lacing: border rope gauge and lacing pattern affect tensioning behavior and long-term shape retention.

We source from established manufacturers and specify the material that matches the structural system. You don't pick a net off a shelf. We match the net to the pole and cable system so the entire assembly performs as designed.

Our optional patented Breakaway Netting System is worth considering for any installation where storm loading or extreme conditions could otherwise damage the pole structure. Panels release under excess load and reattach without tearing, protecting poles and cables.

Finished driving range netting panels at Eagle Creek Country Club
Driving range netting at Eagle Creek Country Club.

Hiring a Driving Range Netting Contractor: What to Expect

There's a meaningful difference between a contractor and a supplier who ships mesh. We are a contractor. Our crews mobilize boom lifts, tensioning equipment, and pole-setting gear to your site. We don't drop pallets at the gate and leave the installation to your grounds crew.

General contractors build buildings. We build netting systems. That distinction matters. Driving range netting installation requires:

  • Pole-setting experience. Setting a 120-foot steel pole in auger-drilled concrete requires crew experience and the right equipment. An inexperienced crew creates a structural liability.
  • Tensioning knowledge. Net panels tensioned incorrectly sag, deform, and fail early. The tension across a cable-supported system must be calibrated to the span and load.
  • Netting-specific engineering. Driving range netting loads are different from building loads. Wind-on-net calculations, pole moment, and cable catenary behavior require engineers who work in this space.

Questions to ask any contractor before you sign a contract

  • Do you subcontract netting installation, or is this your own crew? Outside netting crews split accountability.
  • What does your warranty cover: materials only, or materials and labor?
  • Can you provide stamped engineering drawings for permit applications?
  • Have you completed driving range projects at this scale before?

Ask for references. We'll provide them.

What Driving Range Netting Costs

Typical ranges for turnkey installs, so you can size the budget before you request a formal quote. Every project is engineered to its site, so these are starting points, not a price list.

Driving range and golf course netting

New systems from 40 ft up, on ranges or along fairways and property lines. Linear footage and height drive cost.

Wood poles
$80,000 to $300,000
Steel poles
$200,000 to $3 million

Golf enclosures

Fully enclosed practice and hitting structures.

Steel poles
$170,000 to $300,000

Netting replacement on existing poles

Starts with inspection of existing poles, cables, and anchors before specifying new mesh.

Existing poles
$40,000 to $150,000

What moves the number

  • Linear footage and net height (systems start at 40 ft)
  • Pole type: wood or steel
  • Site wind exposure and soil conditions
  • Whether stamped engineering is required for permitting
  • Breakaway panels at high-wind sites

Plan before you quote

Use the Gorilla Planner to explore layout and cost drivers for driving range netting before requesting a formal estimate.

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What Happens After You Call

Here's what a typical schedule looks like, from first call to final walkthrough.

  1. 01

    Site info and quote

    3 to 5 business days

    Send dimensions, photos, a site plan if available, and a description of the containment goal. Remote estimating from photos and plans is valid for most projects. A site visit isn't always required at the quote stage.

  2. 02

    Engineering review

    1 to 2 weeks

    Pole design, cable sizing, foundation specs, and wind-load documentation are finalized. Facilities requiring stamped drawings for permitting receive those as part of this deliverable.

  3. 03

    Material lead time

    2 to 4 weeks

    Standard knotless netting and galvanized cable are typically in the shorter range. Custom mesh specifications or specialty pole fabrication push toward the longer end.

  4. 04

    Installation

    3 to 7 days

    Most projects install in 3 to 7 days. Larger projects can take 2 weeks or more, and we set that schedule with you up front. We phase work around your operating schedule so you stay open where you can.

  5. 05

    Tensioning and walkthrough

    1 day

    Panels are tensioned to the span and load, then we walk the system with you, confirm the scope is complete, and hand over warranty sign-off. One phone number, one warranty.

Times vary with project size. Your schedule is confirmed with your quote.

A note on permitting

The owner or general contractor submits the permit application. We provide stamped engineering drawings to support that application. We don't handle permitting on behalf of owners, but we give you everything you need to move it through.

Driving Range Netting FAQ

What does a driving range netting installation include?

Turnkey scope typically covers site survey, wind-load engineering, pole layout (wood or steel), cable and hardware, knotless or twisted netting panels, divider netting if needed, crew mobilization, and final walkthrough. Optional breakaway panels can protect poles during extreme wind events.

How long does driving range netting installation take?

Most golf installs take 3 to 7 days from crew arrival. Larger projects, like big steel-staged systems, can take 2 weeks or more, depending on soil, access, and weather.

Do you install driving range netting nationwide?

Yes. Gorilla Netting is a US-based specialty contractor headquartered in Florida with field operations in Kentucky. Our crews mobilize to turnkey install sites across the United States and internationally. Location is not a barrier.

How can I get pricing for driving range netting?

Share range dimensions, target heights, pole preference, and photos of the site. Request a project quote at gorillanetting.com/get-quote or call 1-800-274-1079. Pricing is scope-based after we review site layout, heights, materials, and access, not a flat per-foot rate.

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