Would The Mona Lisa still be The Mona Lisa if it was underground in a vault? Would The Starry Night still be The Starry Night if it only ever flickered digitally? Would Beethoven’s 9th symphony still be Beethoven’s 9th symphony if only one person in the world ever heard it?

The rise of NFT’s – non fungible tokens – has set tongues wagging in recent weeks. Though they’ve been around for years they have mostly been sneered at – until they recently started getting mainstream recognition. From Beeple to Steve Aoki all sorts of artists have been getting in on the craze.

For a crash course on what an NFT is, click here. Otherwise, read on.

Digital artist Beeple sold an NFT at Christie’s for an unprecedented US $69 million. This NFT was a JPEG entitled Everydays: The First 5000 Days, and was purchased by MetaKovan using just over 42,000 Ether (Ethereum crypto-assets).

Models like Kara Del Toro have also been profiting from the sudden interest in NFTs.

Kara recently dropped her own NFT on the OpenSea platform, a 1 of 1 token that grants the owners access to a folder of 10 never-before-seen content.

 

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She says her decision to go down the NFT route came “after taking a deep dive into the rabbit hole and crypto for the past few weeks.”

“It’s super addicting and fascinating to me, and I put so much energy, love and effort into my job as a model. Modelling, creative directing and digital content creation really is an art form to me, and I thought it would be cool to give the buyer the opportunity to own a piece for themselves.”

Speaking to what makes NFTs unique, Kara adds, “I think the coolest thing about an NFT is that the buyer doesn’t just get to view the token, they actually own it. It’s one of a kind and can never be duplicated, think of it like a unique signature.”

“That makes it super exclusive and much more valuable.”

“The image itself could be replicated, but the token cannot. It’s an investment they can sell later if they want to.”

As for whether Kara thinks NFTs really have a future, Kara reckons, “It’s a bit of a mystery right now. It’s fun and I hope to be using NFTs in the future. It could easily be a bubble that could pop any time. Some may think it really is the future, maybe we will be NFTing everything from houses to textbooks, there are lots of possibilities.”

Speaking of possibilities, DMARGE recently spoke to artist Jay Ahr about what will constitute a breakthrough piece of art in the future – and how new trends like NFTs may impact this.

Ahr, who designed One&Only’s heritage collection – a limited edition of custom-designed Louis Vuitton Keepalls – told DMARGE: “Art obviously reflects society at the time, highlighting specific issues or common experiences.”

 

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“For example, it is interesting to see throughout history, and during the last century, the periodic appearance of the skull. From Caravaggio to Haring, Basquiat and Richter, reflecting Cholera and AIDS epidemics. We are of course in the middle of such a time, so it will be interesting to see what current works will depict.”

As for whether traditional art will die as our attention spans shorten, and whether the top artists of today will be as famous in a few hundred years as Monet and Picasso are now, Ahr said: “I think leading artists will always be icons of their moment in time and will therefore be famous in their turn in the future.”

“Anyone whose name has stood the real test of time, regardless of their field, will come to be part of the collective cultural consciousness. It is important to remember that from each period only a handful of names are remembered.”

“The average person may be able to easily recall dozens of famous artists from the past but those few names are spread out over centuries from all over the world. Today, anyone who has a passion for art and is well informed will know the names of current artists, but of course those who do not spend the time to learn will not know. This is the same for any discipline.”

Ahr then told us that in his opinion, the key to making a ‘cultural splash’ in art is the same now as it was thousands of years ago: “A measure of art is always the impact you have on society and this has been the same from the ancient Greeks until today.”

“In the same way, the medium of art has never simply been paint on canvas. Sculpture is an art form that started with the ancients and is still just as relevant today. More recently we have seen the development of photography, especially since the 1940s and video from the 1960s.”

So… is Kim Kardashian the new Picasso?

“Of course photography and video is much more common today, but as art reflects society, so the mediums of art will inevitably evolve with technology. Any influencer with an artistic approach has the ability to be an important artist, but it is the approach that matters as the term ‘artist’ is very over-used, and in contrast to Joseph Beuys every human is not an artist.”

“One medium is more of an art than another. As mentioned earlier, art reflects society and therefore is constantly evolving, but if you look at the expanse of time, you see the evolutions also revolve back again and again. What matters is your approach and the impact you have on society.”

Australian art dealer Michael Reid, for his part, told DMARGE, “The contemporary art world has witnessed an implosion of high & low culture over the last decade and thoroughly embraced and commodified this change.”

“So even as a document of who we were, some artists and their practice will survive into the future – original or not. The question is maybe not whether the artists of NOW are unoriginal, but whether our time is, and they are reflecting us.”

Put that on your canvas and paint it.

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Oliver Cabell are releasing a limited-edition sneaker that’s an affordable alternative to creme de la creme sneakers, Golden Goose. But just because these Low 1 Commodore Sneakers by Oliver Cabell are only a fraction of the cost of Golden Goose’s, that doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing any style or comfort.

Oliver Cabell are committed to fair pricing for top quality and design, and strongly advocates against unethical manufacturing and inflating prices. The result? Hand-crafted, European-made, and affordable premium shoes that are designed to last. The Low 1 Commodore Sneaker, made with full-grain calfskin leather from Marche, Italy, provides ultimate comfort, meaning you can wear these shoes all day and night. Plus, with a cool stitched circle design on the side, they’re reminiscent of Golden Goose’s style but at a much more affordable price point.

Hurry though, as only 50 pairs are being released, so they’ll definitely sell out fast; especially when the pre-sale price is only US$219!

Shop Oliver Cabell Low 1 Commodore US$219 (pre-sale price)

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When it comes to fast cars, there are two countries that dominate the industry: Germany and Italy. These two European automotive heavyweights are home to the majority of the world’s most famous performance brands – but their national characters and design philosophies are wildly different.

The Italians are flamboyant, passionate and artistic; their cars known less for their reliability than they are for their dramatic, emotive qualities. The Germans are efficient, technical and driven: they know how to make fun cars, but they’re rational and scientific about it. Except when they’re not.

Case in point: the E31. The first generation of the BMW 8 Series and a true design icon, the E31 is an example of the Germans loosening their ties and going a bit Italian. A sleek grand tourer with many design features BMW (and many other manufacturers) have never repeated since, the E31 8 Series is truly bonkers.

Pop-up headlights that protrude through the hood, necessitating special cutouts. A hardtop body style with no B-pillars and astronomically long windows. BMW’s first-ever V12 engine. The E31 was, quite frankly, a silly car, and remains one of the most unique BMWs ever. But the reason they’re not more popular is that they’re notoriously hard to look after – in no small part thanks to all those quirks.

…Which makes this E31 that’s up for sale in Brisbane’s Bowen Hills even more impressive. An absolutely mint example of the shark-like Beamer, this 1995 model might just be the most beautiful BMW in the country.

First things first, this 840ci doesn’t have the V12: it has the entry-level 4.0L V8. But that’s actually a good thing: the V12 might make more power (and you can boast that you have 12 cylinders) but it’s a notoriously complex engine that’s difficult to service. The V8 is a much easier beast to live with and still makes a healthy 210kw – more than enough to chop an E30 at the lights.

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What it does have is arguably the best colour for an E31: Cosmoschwarz Metallic, a rich black with a subtle metallic fleck that gives it a creamy and appropriately cosmic look. The driver has also lavished attention on the car, from the paint down to the drive height – which is what you need on a un-German German car like this.

The owner “has been kept as a weekend driver which has always been garaged and detailed weekly,” and “the whole vehicle has been resprayed as the boot and roof were fading when I bought the vehicle and thought it could use a freshen up, the new paint then had G-Techniq Crystal Serum Ultra paint protection applied.”

“All electrics, Cruise Control and Air Con work superbly with digital displays still showing all digits with the rest of the interior being in fantastic condition overall with [a] ceramic window tint installed. It has a full Polk Audio system with their top of the line MM Range Component front speakers [and] coaxial rear speakers that are behind the factory speaker mesh, retaining the original look. [It also has] a sealed 12″ MM Range Dual Coil Subwoofer with Monoblock, 4 channel amplifiers and a Pioneer head unit.”

But of most interest to buyers are the performance modifications: “a set of Ceika coilovers were purchased from Germany and installed with fully adjustable camber and damper settings to give it a more modern look with a firmer yet still comfortable ride… finally, a set of period-correct BBS RF 3 piece wheels were purchased from the UK and rebuilt here in Brisbane with new genuine BBS hardware, new inner barrels with a 16″ – 18″ step outer lip… 18×9.5 on the front and 18×11 on the rear with near new tyres.”

Let’s put it this way: it’s the youngest and cleanest first-gen 8 Series on Carsales in the entire country, and for $48,500, it’s one of the cheapest, too. Who cares if you don’t have the V12 – you don’t buy a 26-year-old performance car because you want to beat a Tesla down a dragstrip, you buy it because it looks cool.

And this one looks cool. Like a Berlin bartender wearing a Giorgio Armani suit.

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Life is full of potentially intimate moments. Thanks to various cultural hangups, we often like to wave at them as they pass by.

Case in point? Saying goodnight to a mate before you go to sleep, for many of us, feels awkward.

This is something you may not spend your nights worrying about, but when you stop to think about it, probably resonates.

RELATED: Grown Men Open Up About Why They Don’t Feel Like Real Adults

Enter: Oops the Podcast, and its two hosts, Francis Ellis and Giulio Gallarotti. Not ones to leave any social quirk unturned, the two recently broke down the aforementioned icky moment.

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In an Instagram video entitled, “Guys hate saying goodnight to their bros,” Francis recently posted a snippet of their latest podcast to Instagram.

“I was splitting a hotel room with my friend,” Francis says in the video. “Here’s my question – do you say ‘goodnight’ when you’re splitting a hotel room with another guy?”

“The answer is yes,” Giulio replies. “But there are different ways to do [it]. It’s funny… when I was in Alaska with our friend Andy, before we’d go to bed we’d say goodnight and, like, laugh because of how insane it is to say goodnight.”

“It’s insane,” Francis confirms.

“He’d be like, ‘night’ and then we’d just start fucking laughing our asses off.”

“That’s the only way,” Francis asserts.

“You guys do that?” Giulio then asks.

“No, all of a sudden the conversation ended and we would fall asleep,” Francis admits.

“Women,” he then wagers, “I’m sure have no problem saying ‘goodnight’ to each other. It’s such a sweet normal thing right?”

“Like ‘alright, good night, see you tomorrow, sleep well.'”

“For a guy to say that to another guy, even though they’re not sleeping in the same bed, is way too intimate.”

“We can’t handle it.”

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Giulio then linked it to “being at a party and talk[ing] to somebody and like you have nowhere to go when the conversation stops and you just like awkwardly shift 25 degrees.”

“And you’re like, ‘yeah man I guess I’m going to make something up to do now so that we don’t have to stand here.'”

“I’m going to get another drink.”

“Going to the bathroom is always my call,” Francis says.

“Just go to the bathroom 80 times for no reason.”

Comments left beneath the video include: “yes” and “facts.”

Though some dudes said it was not an issue for them (“See ya in the morning…simple as that ”) there was an abundance of guys agreeing with the post and tagging their mates, suggesting they related to the sentiment.

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Finally, one commenter suggested there was actually a set of unwritten rules around saying goodnight to a mate.

“Pillow talk with the Bros is the best. And you end it with a snore and a goodnight, but never 2 goodnight.”

Though this example might seem frivolous, it comes in a context where men are increasingly waking up to the constraints placed upon them by traditional expectations.

Though viking principles serve us well in some domains, as psychologist Dr Lars Madsen has told DMARGE on many occasions, it is a mistake to think toughness or stoicism will work for every aspect of your life.

“Stoicism is not helpful really, the whole harden up, suck it up kind of mentality,” Dr Madsen told us.

Even though, yes, “If you want to pursue any kind of goal in your life… We need to be able to be gritty to achieve those things that mean so much to us, and gritty means being able to stick it out and get through the challenging times.”

“However, [when this is] a blanket approach to [everything in] your life… then that’s when it becomes problematic. That’s when it’s toxic.”

“Getting gritty when you need to put in that last 2km because it means so much to you is great, it’s important, we need to be able to do that. But if we apply that harden up, don’t feel your feelings, don’t feel vulnerable, don’t feel any kind of self-doubt across the board all the time, then it’s dysfunctional and doesn’t work.”

“It’s not me saying that because you’d be a nicer person if you just talked about your feelings… People end up having all kinds of physical and medical conditions when they ignore that kind of stuff, that’s well documented within scientific literature. People end up burning out and ultimately having mental health problems, anxiety, unravelling because they adopt that kind of robotic, ‘I have no feelings and I don’t need to pay attention to my feelings’ approach.”

“I would say that historically, men have been encumbered by expectations that probably don’t match reality. In terms of them being able to cope with things, be unbothered by things, be unemotional, be stoic.”

In other words: though independence, persistence – and even pig-headedness – may be great tools in your kit for helping you run a hundred metres faster, or get that promotion at work, carry the same stoic attitude into other areas of your life (mental health, relationships etc.) and it could do more harm than good.

There’s your Friday morning real talk, hot off the press.

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French watchmaker Bell & Ross has built its entire reputation and aesthetic around building watches that closely mimic the cockpits of aircraft. That design philosophy, naturally, means the vast majority of the company’s watch line-up is targeted at pilots (or at least fans of aviation).

Not only do pilots need to be able to read the time quickly and easily – something Bell & Ross’ dials achieve with aplomb – but being able to just as quickly read the time in a destination or their home time zone is a very welcome addition.

That’s where GMT watches come to the fore. It should be no surprise that Bell & Ross already boast multiple GMT watches in its repertoire, and the latest to be added to the bunch is the BR 03-93 GMT. If that model name seems familiar to keen-eyed fans of the brand, that’s because it already exists: but this new model is a “redesigned, more modern, more functional, more readable” beast.

The headline update over its predecessor is the ability to read the time in three separate time-zones, by way of a bi-directional rotating bezel. Bell & Ross already introduced this feature on the BR V2-93 GMT (part of the Vintage series), but this is the first time the complication has been made available on the iconic square-shaped model.

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The rotating bezel plays host to a 24-hour scale, which the GMT hand, complete with its red triangle-shaped tip, points to. So far, so GMT. But by rotating the dial, you can then read a third time-zone. Rotating clockwise subtracts hours, and moving it anti-clockwise adds on hours. Prior knowledge of how many hours ahead or behind you need to move the bezel is required, of course, but it’s still a handy feature.

Bell & Ross has also updated the colour scheme. Gone is the all-silver case and bezel, along with the subtle orange accents and in comes a two-tone black and red bezel (similar to the famous Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Coke’) and red-tipped GMT hand. The red portion of the bezel signals daytime, while black unsurprisingly represents night.

Elsewhere, it’s standard Bell & Ross fare, which is to say good stuff: highly legible Arabic numerals complete with Super-LumiNova coating, a characteristically offset date window, and that iconic 42mm x 42mm case with four polished functional screws that have made the brand famous.

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Mykonos in June, The Amalfi Coast in July, The French Riviera in August. Europe’s iconic spots hold a deafening call (for those with the time and money), each and every rotation of the globe.

This spin could be different, however. Thanks to a vaccine passport proposal currently being mulled over by the EU, many young people are outraged that a ‘wildly unfair’ rollout of this system could lead their grandparents to head to Ibiza (or the pub) before them.

A vaccine passport would be unfair on people who simply haven’t been offered one. We’ve been in lockdown to protect the over 50’s now we’re still going to be in lockdown while they go on the piss

— Lauren_Benjamin2001‍ (@CFC_Benjamin19) March 25, 2021

Young people arent offered a vaccine yet. So would be left home while elderly and vulnerable people out. Seems freedom would be impacted to me.

— Skeg (@jordanjamesr) March 27, 2021

Many are still waiting their turn for the vaccine. Talking about a #vaccinepassport is unfair to younger members of our society whether it’s for holidays or the pub!

— Alison Stallard (@AliStallard1) March 25, 2021

Europe has had a tough time over the last twelve months. Restrictions were loosened last summer, then a huge spike in Covid cases arrived in autumn/winter with a vengeance.

Now, with summer bearing down on Europe once again, nations face some hard choices. Allow the economy to continue to languish, and stay strict (banking on longer-term gratification), or open things up and risk making everything worse?

There could be a strategy that helps them find a middle ground: vaccine passports.

As CNN Travel recently reported, “For those who want to… vacation amid ongoing Covid restrictions, the key may soon be at hand.”

“While borders are likely to remain closed in coming weeks, the European Union is proposing to roll out a Digital Green Certificate, or vaccine passport that will allow those with the required armfuls of approved anti-Covid pharmaceuticals or antibodies from having had the virus, to travel freely. Negative tests could also be used to qualify.”

This is broader than “immunity passports” – a concept whose scientific and ethical feasibility is currently being studied and debated, and which DMARGE reported on last year.

As the World Health Organisation wrote in April 2020, “Some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could serve as the basis for an ‘immunity passport’ or ‘risk-free certificate’ that would enable individuals to travel or to return to work assuming that they are protected against re-infection.”

“There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection.”

Vaccine passports take this to the next level, but include jabs as a key piece of information on your profile.

“This certificate would prove that the holder has been vaccinated against the virus, has received a negative test result, or has recovered from the virus,” CIC News reports.

“It would be available at no cost, and it would be valid in all EU member states. The EU will also be working with the World Health Organization to make sure that the certificate can be accepted outside of Europe.”

If they work, countries like Portugal, Spain and Greece, whose bank balances have been left with huge holes due to the ongoing lack of visitors, will be eager to co-operate.

 

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While the hemmed in tourism industry has naturally started salivating at the idea, which the EU is expected to vote on presently, some worry it could prove unfair.

CIC News also reports that there are also fears on the part of organisations like Canada’s Public Health Agency that vaccinated people can still pose a health risk. The article cited an email from scientists which pointed out that even though: “Scientific evidence is clear that the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada [to give one example] are highly effective at preventing illness,” it is not known for sure “whether vaccinated individuals can still be asymptomatic and spread the virus.”

 

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There is a more pressing concern than this for the youth of Europe, however – the potential generational unfairness of a vaccine passport scheme. As the BBC reports, there are concerns it could spark social division.

Personally would like a vaccine passport to reunite with friends and family overseas but there’s lots of ways this system can be misused through cronyism and unfair vaccine distribution (wealthy citizens getting the treatment before priority groups)

— James N. (@DoNotJudgeJames) March 25, 2021

Norbert Hidi, a 24-year-old student from the Hungarian capital Budapest told CNN Travel, “To put it bluntly, it’s not fair.”

“Most of us won’t have been inoculated by the summer so that means we can’t travel or possibly go to bars or restaurants. The older generation have had the vaccines first because they are most at risk, but it shouldn’t mean they have more rights because of it.”

A deluge of Tweets show the she is not alone in her thinking (especially in Britain, where the idea that you might even need it to go to the pub has people incensed).

 

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Introducing a vaccine passport is wildly unfair on young people, especially considering how much they’ve had to give up for a virus that barely has an effect on them.

— Joe Reilly (@joethomasreilly) March 25, 2021

Johnson’s Vaccine Passport Plan ‘Unfair On The Young’

Restaurants and bars object to proposal due to ‘discrimination’ @janekbradley#frontpagestoday #UK #TheScotsman pic.twitter.com/3w02xDsTLy

— (@ukpapers) March 26, 2021

Other Twitter users took it upon themselves to explain why vaccine passports, once implemented, shouldn’t be that big of a deal…

Are people against vaccine passports for international travel or is it just about domestic stuff?

Because I’ve had to carry proof of a yellow fever vaccination for years in order to travel through most of Africa so this is nothing new.

It looks like this… pic.twitter.com/Tsgiq0ecTu

— Yashar Ali (@yashar) March 30, 2021

… as well as to tell the elderly people who some fear may be travelling (or visiting pubs) first that they had better spend a fortune to make up for the privilege.

You probably won’t need a vaccination if you’ve drunk regularly in a couple of the pubs in Camborne. Immune system boosted by every sip of your pint.

— Richard White (@dickiewhite) March 25, 2021

The UK, due to Brexit, is in a different, though similar situation to the rest of Europe.

“While the newly Brexited UK won’t be part of the program, the success of its vaccination program could see special travel deals struck with some EU countries that will allow Brits to bypass the need for certification,” CNN Travel reports.

As for those who fear unfairness, the following BBC report may clear up (some) of your rage…

“A government review is considering whether a vaccine passport could allow visitors entry to venues such as theatres, sports stadiums and pubs.”

“Boris Johnson told MPs he is ‘thinking very deeply’ about the matter, and said that it ‘may be down to individual publicans.'”

“But he also said that even if the government decided on a vaccine passport scheme, it might only be possible once everybody had been offered a vaccine. It is hoped all adults will have been offered a first jab by the end of July.”

No final decisions have yet been taken (the BBC wrote 6 days ago) and the review on the use of vaccination passports is expected in April.

“Although foreign holidays are not currently allowed,” the BBC explainer article added, “the role vaccine passports could play in travel is being discussed.”

“If another country says you can’t come in unless you have the jab, then we want Brits to be able to demonstrate that,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said, the BBC reported.

 

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“The MEPs supported activating the emergency procedure (Rule 163), which would allow faster parliamentary observation and examination of the Commission’s proposal while respecting its democratic privileges, with 468 votes in favour, 203 votes against, and 16 abstentions.”

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While it can be argued that not much can compare to a leisurely 18 holes on the weekend, heading to a driving range would surely come in a close second. Sydney’s golf driving ranges present the chance to thwack a golf ball as hard and as far as possible and can even become more competitive than any round of golf.

Sydney is home to a number of golf driving ranges, some unsurprisingly better than others. But what should you be looking out for when deciding where to go and hit some balls on an evening after work?

Firstly, you want to make sure your driving range of choice has plenty of bays so as to avoid any chance of not getting a spot at the time you want to go. Within that, you’ll want to make sure the bays are wide enough to allow you to practice your full swing (you might not be as good as you think) and if you’re a lefty, make sure the range has bays to accommodate you as well.

Double-decker bays are never a bad thing – although no floodlights for late-night practice is most definitely a bad thing – and if the tees are automatically loaded for you, then bonus. Other factors to take into account include the golf club selection on offer if you don’t have your own to take with you (and if you don’t, Sydney has some great golf shops to pick some up) and some driving ranges may have targets on the outfield to help test your direction.

So, looking for the best driving range near you? We’ve looked over all the golf driving ranges in Sydney to come up with the definitive list of the ones you should be swinging from.

Moore Park Driving Range

Corner Anzac Parade & Cleveland Street, Moore Park, 2021

Nestled in the heart of Sydney City between Surry Hills & the Eastern Suburbs you’ll find Moore Park golf driving range. Home to 60 bays that are up and running no matter the weather, Moore Park’s driving range has a few other features that will help you improve your technique. These include FIFA grade turf to mimic that of golf courses, so balls will bounce in a similar fashion, and simulated water and sand hazards will help you learn to keep the ball on the green. Bays are in action from 6am – 10.30pm, but you will need to hire golf clubs if you don’t have your own.

Barton Park Driving Range

210 West Botany Street, Arncliffe, 2205

Barton Park’s golf driving range is situated a short drive from Sydney Airport. Once you arrive, you’ll be treated to 30 covered bays so you can hit some balls come rain or shine. Two grass hitting tees let you practice your putting and balls used are the same white golf balls you’d expect to find on a regular course. Barton Park also prides itself on the lessons it offers beginners and amateurs alike and is open early from 7.30 am – 5.30pm everyday (currently closed on Mondays for extra cleaning).

Cullen’s Driving Range

2 Jennifer Street, Little Bay, 2036

Cullen’s driving range can be found within the St. Michael’s Golf Club in Little Bay (one of Sydney’s best golf courses no less), which, being a coastal club, offers sublime panoramic views out to the ocean. If you’re not quite as handy with a club as you’d like to think, Cullen’s has PGA professionals coaches on stand by to help improve your swing, and you can even book private lessons should you wish.

George’s River Golf Driving Range

255 Henry Lawson Drive, Georges Hall, 2198

Situated within George’s River Golf Course, this full-length golf driving range offers up 10 fully-covered bays for you to smash some balls and better still, golf balls are automatically loaded onto the tee, so no more bending over! If it’s your putting game you need to work on, then George’s River also offers a grass practice area. Ken Trimble, the club’s PGA professional can also help you perfect your swing even further, in case it’s a little rusty.

Liverpool Golf Driving Range

Hollywood Drive, Lansvale, 2166

Head west out of the CBD towards Liverpool to the suburb’s golf course and you’ll be greeted with a 240-metre driving range – also nestled alongside George’s River – that is perfect for hitting a few golf balls with your best golf driver. Once you’ve released a build-up of energy, you can head to either the putting or chipping greens to hone your other golfing skills.

Golf In The City

8 Spring Street, Sydney, 2000

If you fancy thwacking a few golf balls during the day but you have to do that little thing called work, then Golf In The City offers the perfect compromise. As the name suggests, it’s placed perfectly in the city for workers wanting to hit a few during their lunch hour or as soon as the clock hits 5pm. It’s not a conventional driving range, but rather a simulation of real-world courses that has you hitting balls at a projection screen. The technology on offer is able to analyse your drives, with the intention of helping you improve each time.

Pittwater Golf Centre Driving Range

1500 Pittwater Road, Warriewood, 2102

It’s not just those south of the bridge that get to have all the ball-hitting fun, as Pittwater Golf Centre’s driving range has 40 wide, floodlit bays, meaning there’s a greater chance of you being able to make a booking. If you’re still finding your swing, there are three dedicated training bays away from the main action.

Sharks Golf Driving Range

1647 The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park, 2175

Sharks Golf is a dedicated driving range facility west of Sydney CBD in Horsley Park. It remains running no matter the weather and has bays split over three levels to add some variation to your game. Sharks Golf is happy for you to take your own golf clubs if you have them, or you can choose to rent the ones on offer. It may be a short drive out of the city, but the facilities are rated as some of the best in the entire state of NSW, so will be well worth it.

Golf Paradise Driving Range

1A – 1B Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084

If you live in North Sydney and fancy sending some golf balls flying, take a trip to Golf Paradise. Paradise is probably the right word for this venue, as it’s situated in the middle of sprawling green forests in Terrey Hills. The driving range itself is split over two levels with enough space for 58 players, and all bays are sheltered so you can continue playing even if the heavens open. Toptracer technology is installed in a few of the bays on the upper level, so if you really want to prove to your mates you’re better than them, make sure you try and book one of these.

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