A bid to create a sizeable golf development centre proved unpopular, but council believes 'GolfPod' facility will attract more players to the Ayr course

GolfPod, the fast-growing, tech-driven golf concept, has launched its second site at Basildon Sport & Leisure Club, in partnership with Everyone Active.

Changing what you expect from a driving range, GolfPod, the most compact technology packed facility of its kind, has opened its first venue at Cranham Golf

GolfPod, the world’s most compact technology-led driving range, has opened its first facility at Cranham Golf Course in Upminster.

GolfPod will use market-leading technology to build driving ranges with a twist, as Alex Perry found out…“Think about any existing driving range and how it’s designed and laid out – they’re old, and boring, and lacking any kind of color other than green and brown.”Mike Stone is introducing TG to a new concept that is currently under construction. “We want people to walk in and it immediately resonate as modern, cool and accessible.”    The photos we’re looking at are of GolfPod – a driving range that utilizes the latest ball-tracking technology.    So far, so normal. But what’s the USP that

GOLF is set to arrive at Basildon Sporting Village after the council gives the green light to plans to build a state-of-the-art 'GolfPod' facility at the Crane's Farm Road centre.Basildon’s GolfPod facility is set to feature ten bays complete with cutting-edge ball tracking technology, where residents will be able to practice their swing.CGI - Mock-ups show where the GolfPod facility will be built (Image: GolfPod) Speaking after the approval of the plans, both Basildon councillors and the Sporting Village's management have said the facility will 'diversify the sporting offer' at the centre.We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at https://bit.ly/4eGOxig

The world's smallest driving range might also be the future of golf practice. So, we spoke to GolfPod to find out more.