by John DiMillo
If you're a golfer then you're one of 61.1 million people worldwide who enjoy the game of golf. Lots of company, for those of us working to improve our game. Unfortunately, most of us have a too short season in which to play - during the months of April to October. At least, in the northern hemisphere. The rest of the time, the weather isn't as nice with the cold, rain or in some cases snow.
Now you can take a trip to a warmer climate like Florida, Arizona or Nevada. But most of us we can't just drop everything hop on a plane and go play golf. But there are ways to stay in good form through the off season.
Quality practice time can be found even if there is snow on the ground. Find some open space and you're ready to go.
A golf net is one of the necessary tools for "off" season practice. Using a golf net means you can spend time chipping instead of chasing balls in your garage or on a practice field.
Pair the golf net with a golf practice mat and you're ready to go. Many of the golf practice mats let you use your own tees so you'll have the same feel as being on the course. Some mats have fibers, which act like grass so the feel will be similar as if you were using your driver or irons on the golf course.
You can even practice using your wedge in uphill, downhill or side of hill positions with some of the specialty mats. These specialty mats mimic the various lie positions of the ball. Combine the practice mat with your golf net or golf cage and you'll spend your time practicing instead of chasing practice balls.
What You Need To Know When Buying A Golf Net Or Golf Cage
Golf nets offer you the ability to practice your drive into a stationary net. This saves you time with ball retrieval and lets you focus on your shots. When buying a golf net you want one that is durable and easy to assemble.
You want a net that pops up and folds easily. You don't want to spend your practice time assembling the net and have no time left to practice. You want practice time with a golf club in hand not a screwdriver.
If you want increased protection for those around you when you are practicing, then a golf cage is preferable to a golf net. With the design you will have increased durability and a protected space in which to drive and chip your golf ball. Don't forget to check for UV and mildew protection. Since many people leave their golf cages outside, your cage will be protected from the rain and the sun. That way you'll be ready to practice as soon as you grab your clubs and golf ball.
Assembly is important too. Who wants to spend hours putting things together? Look for ease of set up. A number of cages use snap-in poles and easy twist eye bolts for easy assembly and setup. In fact many don't require the use of tools at all. The easier your golf cage is to assemble the more you'll want to use it for practice.
So don't worry about the snow or cold. You'll still be able to get in some good practice time. Set up your golf cage and practice mat and work on your game. Then when golf season comes around you'll be the one with the secret smile. Your game won't be as rusty as those golfers who chose not to practice.
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