Golf screens manage the one thing a course cannot fully control, where the ball goes. Along fairways, behind driving ranges and around boundaries, tall mesh barriers protect players, spectators, buildings and neighbouring roads from stray shots, and help clubs meet their insurance and liability obligations by cutting the risk of injury and damage. We design, supply and install golf course screens across Newcastle and the Hunter.
Where screens go
- Behind driving-range tee-off areas to contain long shots
- Between fairways to stop ball travel into adjacent play zones
- Along boundaries near homes, businesses or roads
- Around practice nets and short-game areas
- Around carparks, maintenance zones and public footpaths
Each screen is designed to the ball-flight patterns, distance and layout of that part of the course.
Height and structure
Screen height follows the trajectory and distance of the zone being protected:
| Zone | Typical screen height |
|---|---|
| Practice zones and driving nets | 3 to 6 m |
| Driving ranges and perimeters | 9 to 12 m |
| Critical protection zones | up to 15 m |
Support posts are set in reinforced concrete footings and spaced to resist wind load and tension. Mesh is tensioned across the spans with stabilising cabling and end-post bracing so it stays upright and true for the long haul.
Mesh and visibility
We use high-strength mesh that protects without walling off the view: UV-stabilised netting for lightweight applications, heavy-duty chainwire for strength zones, and black or green finishes that blend into the course surrounds. Mesh sizes are set to the club's rules, the ball type and the impact potential, and everything is tensioned tight so it reads as a clean, near-invisible line from the player's angle.
Wind, ground and access
Screens are built to handle wind load, ground variation and slope. We assess wind direction, existing vegetation and obstacles, maintenance and mowing clearance, impact zones and ball trajectory, and soil stability for the footings. Where wind exposure is high we add bracing or angled supports, and we route posts and mesh to clear irrigation and mower paths. Access gates for carts, crews and machinery are set to avoid interrupting tee lines or play flow, including lockable swing gates, wide vehicle gates and drop-in removable panels.
Maintenance
Screens are long-lasting, though exposed spans may want minor upkeep, re-tensioning loose mesh, replacing a damaged panel, adjusting gate hinges, or realigning a post if the ground shifts. Scheduled maintenance is available for clubs that want ongoing visual consistency.
Tall structures near a boundary can need council approval, and we help with the documentation where it applies. Tell us the zone you need to protect and the tee-off angles involved, and we will plan a screen that fits the layout and the play.