How to Practice Golf at Home with a Golf Practice Net
More and more players are using golf nets to help hone their game. Once reserved for a select few, golf practice nets are now widely available. In turn, this has opened up the game of golf for even more people to try and reach the highest levels. Some will even argue that a net is the best way to practice golf! Here's why a golf net should be part of your training system and some tips for using them.
Why You Should Use a Golf Practice Net
The biggest reasons to use golf nets are convenience and cost. Lots of people either live far away from the nearest golf course or don't have a way to reliably get there. Even if you can make it to a nearby course, you must pay to play. According to Golfweek, the median price for 18 holes at a public course is $36 - but a high-end, in-demand golf course can be more than $500. Driving ranges typically charge for each bucket of balls, which can be anywhere from $2 to $25 per bucket. On the other hand, setting up a golf net is just a one-time fee for the unit, and you don't need to leave your property. It's a quicker, safer option for how to practice a golf swing at home. You can even use them to practice golf in the winter. Plus, you don't need to walk 300 yards to get the next shot in. By taking a lot more swings, players build the form, feel and muscle memory or success on the links.
Home Golf Net Tips
- Place your net in a safe location, accounting for the fact that shots will occasionally miss the net. If setting a golf net up inside, don't put them near anything breakable.
- Set a goal for each practice session and work towards that goal. Otherwise, you're just swinging for the sake of swinging.
- Consider also getting a golf hitting mat. This will help protect the grass outside and the flooring or carpet inside.
- Address the ball just like you would on a regular golf course. Don't rush your shots as this can lead to sloppy technique and bad habits.
- Place impact tape on the face of your clubs and check it regularly. It's an easy way to see if you're consistently making good contact.
- Don't listen to music or the TV as you practice. Being able to hear good (and bad) contact with the ball is important, and music will drown that out.
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