Monday, October 13, 2008

Golf Cages: You Can Practice Anywhere

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 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.

Even if there's snow on the ground, you can still get some quality practice time. Find some open space and you're ready to go.

If you want to practice during the "off" season you're going to need some tools to help out. A good golf net is important. This way you can work on your swing without having to chase the ball across an open field or in your garage.

Match the golf net with a golf practice mat and you're good to go. Many of the golf practice mats let you use your own tees. This way you'll have the same feel as being on your home course. The design of some mats is like the grass of your golf course. So the feel is similar to using your driver or iron on the golf course.

Other specialty mats are made to mimic the various lie positions of the ball. So you can practice using your wedge in uphill, downhill or side of hill positions. Using the practice mat in combination with a golf net or golf cage makes it easy to retrieve your balls. You'll have more time to practice rather than chasing the balls around the field.

What Do You Need To Know Before You Buy A Golf Cage Or Golf Net

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.

Ease of set-up is a big selling point. I mean, who wants to spend hours putting things together? Look for snap in poles and easy twist eye bolts. The easier the assembly the more you'll use your golf cage for practice.

So when the weather turns cold, you can still get in your practice time with your golf cage and practice mat. This way when the weather turns sunny and warm again you'll be ready to show your game off. - 15266

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