Golf Course Fence Screens

Chainwire Fencing designs, supplies, and installs golf course screens across Newcastle and surrounding regions. These screens help manage stray ball travel, improve course safety, and protect adjacent property without interrupting play or visibility.

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Why Golf Courses Use Protective Screens

Golf course screens are installed to reduce risks associated with ball travel. Whether along fairways, near practice areas, or beside driving ranges, these high-mesh barriers provide reliable protection for players, spectators, nearby structures, and neighbouring roads or properties.

Properly placed screens also help clubs meet insurance and liability obligations by reducing potential injury and damage incidents.

Common Screen Locations on Golf Courses

Golf course screens are used in several key locations:

Behind driving range tee-off areas to contain long-distance shots

Between fairways to reduce ball travel into adjacent play zones

Along course boundaries where residential, commercial, or roadways are nearby

Near practice nets and short-game warm-up areas

Around carparks, maintenance zones, and public footpaths

Each screen is designed to meet the specific ball flight patterns, distance, and layout of the course segment.

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Screen Height and Structural Design

Screen height depends on the ball trajectory and distance of the zone being protected. We install:

  • 3–6 metre screens for practice zones and driving nets
  • 9–12 metre barrier screens for driving ranges and perimeter areas
  • Custom height structures up to 15 metres for critical protection zones

Support posts are installed with reinforced concrete footings, spaced to resist wind load and tension. Mesh is tensioned across spans with stabilising cabling and end post bracing to ensure upright alignment and long-term durability.

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Mesh Selection and Visibility

We use high-strength mesh suitable for high-impact zones without reducing visibility:

  • UV-stabilised netting for lightweight applications
  • Heavy-duty chainwire mesh for strength zones
  • Black or green finishes to blend with course surroundings
  • Mesh sizes adjusted to suit club rules, ball type, and impact potential

All materials are chosen for their low-visibility effect from player angles while still delivering full protection. Mesh is fixed tightly with tension cables to prevent sag and maintain a consistent finish.

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Ground and Wind Considerations

Screens are installed to resist wind load, ground variation, and site slope. We assess:

  • Wind direction and intensity
  • Existing vegetation, shade, or obstacles
  • Course maintenance paths and mowing clearance
  • Impact zones and maximum ball trajectory
  • Drainage and soil stability for post footings

Where wind exposure is high, bracing or angled supports are installed. We avoid obstructing irrigation systems, mowing access, or course boundary features.

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Screen Gates and Course Access

Access gates can be integrated into mesh screens to allow maintenance crews, golf carts, and course machinery to pass through. We install:

  • Lockable swing gates with mesh infill
  • Wide vehicle access gates with stabilised tracks
  • Drop-in panel designs for removable sections

All gate positions are selected to avoid interrupting tee lines, play flow, or routine course access.

Installation Process

Every golf screen is customised to the course and its surrounding risk areas. Our process includes:

Onsite planning with club staff or managers

Identification of ball flight risks and high-use zones

Material selection and height planning

Post installation with deep-set footings

Mesh or netting installation with cable bracing

Gate alignment and site cleanup

Final walkthrough with maintenance team

We install with minimal disruption to course access and use temporary fencing if needed during major works.

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Maintenance and Repairs

Golf screens are long-lasting, but exposed areas may need minor maintenance over time. We provide:

  • Tightening loose mesh sections to restore tension
  • Replacement of damaged mesh panels
  • Gate hinge adjustments and lock checks
  • Post realignment if ground shifts
  • Panel replacement after high-impact damage

Scheduled maintenance is available for clubs that want ongoing visual consistency and risk reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high do screens need to be near residential boundaries?

Each site is different, but perimeter screens commonly range from 9 to 15 metres depending on the tee-off angle and fairway length.

No. We use mesh and netting that blends into the background and avoids distracting players or obstructing sightlines.

Yes. We install new screens around mature landscaping and working courses without major disruption.

It depends on location. We assist with documentation and work with local requirements if council permits are needed.

No. We position posts and mesh to clear mower paths and avoid interfering with sprinkler systems.

Contact Chainwire Fencing

Chainwire Fencing installs high-mesh screens for golf courses and driving ranges across Newcastle NSW. Whether you’re managing risk near a residential line or updating an older net system, we’ll deliver a long-lasting result that fits your layout and play needs.