Why Closest to Pin is the most addictive way to sharpen your swing.
If you track your macros, your PBs, your steps or your stocks — it’s time to track your swing.
At Swing Factory, the Closest to Pin Monthly Competition turns an ordinary driving range session into something way more exciting. It’s driven by data, fuelled by friendly competition, and built for quick wins.
It’s part friendly rivalry, part leaderboard fever dream, powered by Toptracer technology and can result in some serious bragging rights. Go all in and chase the leaderboard for your whole session, or just finish with a quick crack at the featured hole to see how close you can get. This is the kind of rush you can squeeze into a lunch break, a team night, or a date with just enough competition to keep things interesting.
One Hole. Unlimited Shots. New Challenge Every Month.
At Morack Public Golf and Terrey Hills, the setup’s simple: one hole, unlimited shots, and the chance to prove you’ve got the precision. Each month, we rotate through world-famous holes from courses like Pebble Beach, Calamity Corner and Bethpage Black, so there’s always something fresh to aim for.
Every attempt gets tracked through Toptracer technology (the same system used on pro tours) so every swing, launch angle and landing zone is measured with extreme accuracy. That means when you nail the shot, you’ll know exactly how it went. And if your mate claims he hit closer? The data doesn’t lie.
Prizes, Perks, and Pure Fun
Every month brings a new hole, new leaderboard, and new bragging rights. The player who lands closest to the pin scores a major prize. In September, we gave away a Callaway 2025 Chase 14 Cart Bag valued at over $260. This is the kind of gear upgrade that’ll make your next round feel like a tour event. Some months it’s premium golf equipment, other months it’s Swing Factory credit or exclusive merch but either way, the reward’s worth the swing.
And if you don’t snag first place? You’re still in the running. The Top 10 finishers go into a monthly draw for a Swing Factory Experience that includes a 2-hour range session plus 18 holes of mini golf for you and three mates. It’s a simple way to turn a good night into a great one, and the next best excuse to start planning your victory round.
How to Join the Fun
- Book a bay at Morack Public Golf or Terrey Hills.
- Download the Toptracer Range app and set up your profile.
- Find the competition under “Events” and register.
- Play the featured hole anytime from the 15th until the end of the month.
- Have as many cracks at it as you want. You can always come back, improve your score, or reclaim your leaderboard spot if someone knocks you off.
- Track your progress through the live leaderboard in the Toptracer app and see how you stack up.
Tech That Turns Practice Into Play
Don’t get us wrong, traditional driving ranges are great, but Toptracer technology turns them into something you can’t stop thinking about. It captures and displays data for every ball you hit: distance, height, speed, accuracy and curve.
In the Closest to Pin monthly comp, that means every swing is a shot at glory. Take as many as you like! There’s no limit on attempts, and each one gets you closer to the perfect shot or a spot on the leaderboard. You’ll see your best score update live, and know, in real time, whether you’re chasing metres or bragging rights.
The Leaderboard Rush
There’s something magnetic about seeing your name on a live leaderboard. It’s part thrill, part disbelief, part “did that just happen?” and the best part is, anyone can have their moment. Closest to Pin keeps it simple: one hole, one perfect swing, one leaderboard that resets every month.
You don’t have to be a pro to join in. You don’t even need to own clubs. It’s about the rush of improvement, the laughs after near misses, and that one clean connection that gets everyone at the bay cheering. Whether you’re chasing your personal best or just beating your mate by half a metre, there’s nothing quite like watching those results light up the screen.
Find your nearest venue and book a bay to take your shot at the top spot!
Good Times in Full Swing
This comp isn’t about serious golf faces or four-hour rounds. It’s about getting outside, getting social, and sparking some friendly competition. You can drop in for a few solo shots, tack it onto your regular practice, or make a night of it with mates.
At Morack Public Golf, the bays buzz with after-work energy, people in polos, hoodies, even school uniforms, all giving it a crack. The open-air vibe and community feel make it easy to stay for “just one more round.”
Over at the Terrey Hills Swing Factory, it’s a little more refined but just as lively with friends sharing platters, music playing in the background, and plenty of high-fives when someone sticks it close.
Both venues run the same Toptracer-powered monthly competition, meaning you can play, rank, and celebrate the same way no matter where you tee up.
That’s what makes Closest to Pin different: it’s precision meets play. You’re not just working on your game; you’re sharing the moment. There’s the friendly trash talk, the slow clap when someone finally lands close, the collective “oooh” when a shot tracks straight for the pin.
So, forget 18 holes and four hours. Let’s mix data and drinks and turn practice into play. One swing really could win it all! Book your bay, load the app, and take your shot in the Closest to Pin Competition.
