Came here because it looked unique due to the fact you hit your balls into the water. There were two of us just out for a bit of fun and when I inquired about sharing a large bucket, as we would do at a normal range, the owner said it's not allowed to share and would instead be a bucket per person. In other words, a slimy up charge. I didn't have my clubs so they offered to rent me some irons, $7.50 per person. These clubs looked heavily used from the 80s and were beat! As others have mentioned, the mats are worn and uneven, it could use a major update. The worst part is as I was paying, the owner guilted me into adding a few extra dollars for a "tip". Not sure what he did to deserve one but tipping culture has def reached its peak if they are pushing for tips at this place. Unreal!! Two small buckets and two iron rentals (drivers are additional) came out to $50+. I'll go to TopGolf next time for similar pricing but a better experience. read more

For over 50 years, the Aqua Golf Driving Range has been providing golfers and their families putting practice and fun in the small Broward County town of Pembroke Park. Aqua Golf is one of the last free standing golf ranges left in Broward County. What makes Aqua Golf unique is that it is a water driving range. Instead of hitting the ball onto the green, you hit the balls into a scenic 20 acre lake. A large bucket of balls runs $15. Aqua Golf also has a pro shop and offers lessons. Of course you can't talk about Aqua Golf Driving Range without mentioning the movie that put it on the map, There is Something About Mary. The movie is a about a Rhode Island man played by Ben Stiller who tracks down the girl of his dreams in South Florida. Cameron Diaz playing sweet Mary Jensen meets Matt Dillion's private investigator Pat Healy at Aqua Golf for the first time before they begin dating. Although Aqua Golf is looking a little more worn than its There is Something About Mary Days, it still retains a vintage charm. In our high tech, fast passed world it is nice to know there is still a family run business where you can still enjoy the simple pleasure of hitting a bucket of balls into a lake. read more

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It's a driving range. There is rental clubs available and the bucket of golf balls are inexpensive. Great place for all types of golfers, from beginner to pro. I just bought new clubs as a beginner and will be there as often as I can to learn my swing. Interested in lessons? Ask them at the window. I don't know if it's available. I'm a learner from doing only. read more

Aqua Golf used to be an Awesome place to practice, nothing has been improved in 30 years or more. Owner disposition could use an improvement,it's a shame. Could be a winner again if proper capital was injected into it!! read more

In terrible disarray. Mats are worn, balls are mostly waterlogged, and it doesn't look like anything has been updated here since the 90s. The only recent update has been the price of buckets, which makes this driving range no longer worth it. A pity, as this location would have amazing potential under the right ownership. They just don't care. read more

Been going here for years, and while there are other ranges, this one stands out as very unique. There are just a handful of aqua ranges across the country. Just a great atmosphere at night, covered up so you never have to worry about rain. The staff and management the last time i was there was great. Very friendly, attentive and they wanted you to have fun so you'd come back. Ideal for family, and all levels of golfers. Nothing less than 5 stars. read more

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Do Not Go Here. Owner is a huge POS that will over charge you when you're not paying attention. Every matt is bent and dented and every tee is broken. When my wife went alone, they over charged her, if you get a lesson, they slime their way into tips and additional fees, orange brook is only a few minutes away. read more

My husband loves golf & this place is perfect. The view is amazing. It's cools to see when the balls are being hit & you get to see them get into the water. Also the shade! You know Florida is hot & outdoor events are better when there's shade. Love coming here & work on my phone while my husband is just hitting balls. read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

I am a huge fan of aqua golf. Yes it's a "Something about Mary" course. Yes its right off 95. And yeah sure it's fun to blast balls into water instead of a sketchy fairway. But what makes this place a great place just to hang out is the overt peacefulness of it. It's a covered area so no matter the time of year its not too hot. The couple guys that run the place are as old school as you would want, grabbing a bear for Ya when you like and having all the buckets ready when you want. The one of wine glasses they have give another facet to chillin by the lake and working on your shot as well. If I lived closer I may stop in every other week to grab a beer, shoot the smack and hit a few balls in to the lake. For now I'm glad to make it down whenever I can make it down to Hallandale west. read more

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My boyfriend is a golf fanatic so we knew we had to do something golf-related when we vacationed in Fort Lauderdale for the first time. He had heard of Aqua Golf before so we wanted to give it a try. This place is also known for hosting a scene in There's Something About Mary, so many people come for that reason too. Not really a place for serious golfers, but a nice place to have fun. Hitting into the water is just fun! The owner/shop attendants were very friendly and helpful, and the prices were good too. I would definitely recommend for a casual outing with friends and family. If you're looking for a quality venue, you'll probably find that the mats and the balls are pretty old, and the putting green needs some work. Side note: There's also a little area for car washing which was random but nice - from the other reviews, it sounds like the staff may help you do that (we didn't take advantage of this, so I'm not sure if that's the case) read more

Old and dated. But cool for a day out just to hit some balls. Not sir hire they retrieve them after being hit into a lake ‍. Owner will tell you about all the pros that have been there and of course 'there's something about Mary ' reference. Go and check it out but you don't get a real read on distance after it hits the ground.. well bc us guys in the water. read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

Somewhat dated equipment ( golfing pads) but overall sufficient for it's purpose. Okay for the price!

Good place to practice you tee shots but the lay mats are not that great. But it great value for what it is.

I wouldn't call it Pembroke Pines. It's more like Hallandale Beach. My family and I recently went. It's pretty cheap and I love how unique it feels to Florida. There's Something About Mary was filmed there. It could use some tables and seating, but all in all, we had a great time and will be back. read more

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As seen on TV (well, the big screen first. then tv) Aqua Golf is the location for the driving range scene in "There's Something About Mary". The concept at AG is just that. Hit floating golf balls into the water. Targets are places around the lake to aide your precision shooting. For me, it's really what appeals to my liking. The venue itself is old. It doesn't look like it's been renovated. Ever. Music blares from a radio that looks like it's from the 80s. The lawn chairs behind the bays look like those would be placed in my grandmother's backyard. Maybe the "retro" has an appeal to some. To me, it's just there. I'd like for it to be updated. Perhaps more fans in the covered bays to help battle the heat. The covering is simply not enough. I spent 45 minutes at 11a & I was done. For my birthday, I had wanted to try something different so I got a Groupon deal at $6.50 for an XL bucket and a drink. We still paid an extra $1 for the bay. I wasn't used to that. For an XL bucket, I managed to get through it easily. I'm not serious about my golf game. If I'm not sharing, I tend to fatigue with a L bucket at another venue. Regardless, it's still a cool (not literally) experience. I'll certainly come back for more target practice. read more

"Mary: You know I don't think they have enough meats on a stick. No, seriously, I mean you think about it. They have plenty of sweets right? They have lollipops, they have fudgesicles, they have popsicles, but they don't have any other meat on sticks, right? Ted: Yes you don't see that many meats on sticks. Mary: Absolutely not. You agree there should be more? Ted: You know what I'd like to see? I'd like to see more meat in a cone. You don't hardly ever see that. Mary: Yeah!!! Ted: That's and idea I think that's waiting to pop. Like a nice big oversized waffle cone stuffed full of chopped liver" That famous quote was taken from the 1998 hit comedy "There's Something About Mary" which was filmed at the Aqua Golf Center and Driving Range. However this charming little short range spot has been around long before Ted and Mary stepped foot onto its luscious green synthetic grass pads. The range has about 50 years of history in it, and it shows its age in a slightly run-down, yet charming, way. My girlfriend and I purchased a groupon that included a free beer and free large bucket of balls. For 3 bucks extra you get unlimited club rentals too! The owners were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. One of the staff came out for a good 20 min to coach us on our form, which was in more need of improvement than the grounds are. This driving is small with a part covered and part open range in where you hit floating golf balls into a 300 yard pond filled with little targets that you can hit. Somehow, I could not get rid of a vicious right slice that was plaguing my swings all day, but I did manage to get some great distance on them even though I was unable to hit any of the targets. There is so much to like about this place from the fact that they let you bring your own beer, rent clubs all day, offer coaching advice, and have a ton of stuff you can purchase from their shop. The prices are reasonable and the owner gave my gf the groupon discount even though her groupon wasn't working! I've been to other golf ranges before and never felt as welcomed as I did at this place. If you're looking to whack a bunch of balls into a target filled pond for an afternoon, or just looking to stand on the same ground Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz stood on, I recommend coming here and enjoying a day of fun filled golf swings! read more

What a place! Kids had so much fun for the first time.. They never did this... The people were super nice and gave both my kids a few tips on holding the club! I went here when I was a kid with my dad! Found out they have been open for 60 years... amazing.. we will be back! read more

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I absolutely love it here. I bring all my friends (the owner who runs it recognizes me already). It is the only stand alone range in Florida, facing a lake full of targets. It's super affordable, since I don't have my own clubs (yet) I rent them there for $3. The owner is very cool and fits you with the appropriate sized club so you have a better swinging experience. I believe the total you spend there with purchasing the basket of balls, club rental and lane rental is like $15 max.. If you bring your own clubs it's cheaper. It's open late so you can either enjoy an early morning swing or sunset experience. They sell beer and wine there but you can bring your own little cooler if you'd like as well. What I like about this range is that there is no dress code. You can come comfortable, in shorts and a regular thirty if you'd like and just enjoy a very laid back experience. I personally think it provides a fun date atmosphere if you are looking to try something new. read more

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I guess I would classify this as a dive. It's got some charm to it, and the people are very friendly, bit it's definitely in need of some TLC. We got the largest sized bucket of balls for $10. You hit right into the lake. I asked how they get them out of there, and apparently they go out in a boat a few times a day with a net and fish them out! They are quite proud to be one of the last independent driving ranges...I just wish they'd give it a little more maintenance. If it was closer to my home, I'd go back, because I agree with the other reviewers. If you need a place to hit balls, it works! read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - View from the putting green. - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

Easy in and out. Big bucket for$11. Grass to hit from. One criticism, I'd like a smaller bucket for $7, only so many swings left in this old body. read more

Love this place. Family friendly and family owned. Good price. Lots of fun on the water which makes it more interesting.

Fun spot to hit some golf balls for super cheap. Super laid back atmosphere and staff is friendly. BYOB.

This place was a total disappointment. The entire establishment is totally rundown. There is nothing appealing about it. Ok, there was a movie filmed here once. But that was 22 years ago. Groupon 27 dollars for a 60 minute golf lesson. I had a bad feeling when I made the call. There was no golf lesson provided of any type. What I received was an swing practice drill. Also, I was ripped off for paying another 21 dollars for a bucket of golf balls. I only received a second bucket because I didn't want to pay for it. I get a sales pitch to buy a video swing analysis and a discounted follow-up lessons. When I didn't bite, I am offered in the parking a discount card for future lessons and buckets. Unfortunately, the lesson I learned was nothing about golf. read more

A fun driving range. Super friendly staff. Nice to have a covered canopy to allow you to hit balls out of the direct sun. We all had a great time. Very reasonable prices. Definitely recommend. read more

The ONLY good thing about this place is the cheap deal they are currently offering on Groupon, 2 "XL" buckets and a free beer for $11. "XL" is such an understatement, the buckets are the same size as sand buckets for kids to play with at the beach. The place is super tiny (maybe 15 bays), in a shady neighborhood, has barely any lighting whatsoever, and is in terrible condition. I don't think they've ever tidied up or updated anything, EVERYTHING IS WORN OUT. The green mats/turf was so crappy that all of our clubs are now marked up and need to be professionally cleaned. We got a good laugh because we genuinely thought it was going to be a nice night out at the driving range. Oh, and you have to pay an additional $1 fee per person for maintenance/parking. What a joke. Turn around and find somewhere else!!! read more

If you are into golf and looking for a driving range in the area, this place is different from most. Their golf balls float and you hit them into a large lake which makes it more like real golf. It is most famous for being where a scene was filmed for "Something About Mary". read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

NPS = 4 Run down and borderline depressing-looking, but inexpensive especially if you use their Groupon. I came to this golf range with some friends because we wanted to have a nice Saturday get-together. The place was very empty and it honestly looked very run down. When you step into their shop, they have clubs that looked like they belonged to your great grandparents and bags to match. This place really needs to revamp. The concept of hitting golf balls into water? Cool at first but then its just like a normal range. The floating targets in the water also did not look their sharpest. But lets be honest, you are only coming here to improve your game and drive some balls as far as you can hit 'em. It gets the job done, I'll be honest. If all you are looking for is to hit some balls, it gets the job done. But sadly...meh. I've experienced better. They sell beer though. ::Shrug:: read more

Nice place to have a picnic and hot some balls. They do not rush or bother you. But they help you pick out the clubs and basket of balls. You can take lessons if you want. Fun and relaxing. Pricing is very reasonable. Owner and staff are very pleasant. read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Nice place to sit, hit, and talk with friends and family. - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

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Great place to smack a bucket of balls into the water while sippin' a beer. read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - View from the tee. Smack a ball into THAT. - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

Great spot for a driving range on the water! Friendly staff and a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset and a few beverages after work... Bring food and friends and enjoy beer + wine for sale inside the shop... Other than its famous clip on "Something About Mary", this facility has great character and is great for golfers at levels! Open late until 10p read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Sunsets are amazing over the water every night! *Music, beverages and plenty of room for everyone! - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

Really cool vibe, hitting golf balls into a body of water. The guy at the cash register was a little shady and somehow rang all 4 of us up for the most he could possibly get, even though we didn't all pick the most expensive club set up. But it's cool - I nailed one of the flags with a drive. Suckas read more

Local driving range. Decent prices. Can get a bit interesting in the summer with the mosquitoes. But it's a great laid back spot if you live close to the area. read more

Owner is a scumbag and will try to nickel and dime you AND the place is out dated.. Orange Brook Golf Course and driving range is 5 mins away, plus it's cheaper. Don't waste your time going here. read more

Best golf range in town. Check out the groupon deal: $21 for two large buckets of balls, as many clubs as you want, and two drinks. I've never had to bring in the groupon paper. Just mention it and you're golden. If you're an amateur and just want to have a good time, this is the best place to practice. It's also a great/ cheap date spot. read more

Nice place to practice your game - staff is super friendly and helpful - they will wash your car and regrip your clubs if needed - plus it is where they filmed Something About Mary - a real gem!! read more

It's just an easy place to reach off 95...driving range using the lake with targets ....into west setting sun...it's your classic Tin Cup setup...no chipping or putting area just whack a mole into a 300 yd pond read more

Aqua Golf Driving Range - Golf Near Me - Pembroke Park, Florida

Awesome spot. Tons of bays and nice mats. Music and beer available. Knocking balls to targets in the water. Handicap 8 read more

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Purchased the 60 minute lesson on groupon for my son. He got there and the so called golf instructor scammed him for another 20 bucks for a bucket of balls. I called the guy after his lesson and this scumbag said "well there is a tip in there" So this honest businessman buries a tip into the cost of the bucket of balls for the lesson BEFORE THE LESSON BEGAN!! read more

Loved everything about this place! Super friendly staff. Cool to see that it was part of a movie I've seen a million times. Different and unique way to golf. Kid friendly which is a huge plus! read more

Great place for a slice of burger while you slice. This is the famous place from the "there's something about Mary movie.