I Tried Auckland’s Newest Driving Range… Here’s What I Thought

Auckland golfers have a fresh option for practice, and I headed south to see whether Iron Yard Paerata lives up to the excitement. As the city's newest driving range, it has plenty of buzz, but the real question is whether it delivers a useful session for everyday golfers.

The setup feels modern, bright and easy to use. The bays are comfortable, the tracking technology adds useful feedback, and there is enough room to work on everything from a quick warm-up to a proper practice plan. It feels welcoming for beginners while still giving experienced players numbers to analyse.

Iron Yard is not a replacement for playing a full round, but it is a handy place to sharpen a swing, test clubs or meet friends. I paid attention to ball quality, target variety, pricing and how smoothly the visit works. Watch the full review here: https://www.madaboutgolf.net/videos/v/mbh5lbzmycxd8jlrs3jlw3errp5xkp

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