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DIY Garage Golf Net

Written by Tony M. in Golfing,Golf Ideas,How-to Guides

Want to practice but don’t have a driving range nearby, or don’t want to pay the driving range fees for a large bucket of balls? 

You might simply want to chill at home and go play at your convenience, whatever the case, here’s what I did.

There are a couple of ways to build your DIY Garage Golf Net, one way is to attach it to the ceiling and make it so you can stow it up high. The second way is to make one that you can take out and put back every time you need it. The way I built my garage golf net was pretty simple, infact, it’s so simple and inexpensive that I feel anyone can do it if they have a few simple tools. Here’s what you need:

  1. Heavy duty net
  2. Electrical conduit pipe ½ inch thick and 10 feet long
  3. Conduit pipe strap ½ inch
  4. Screw gun and 2-1/4 inch screws and 1/16 inch drill bit.
  5. Ladder to reach the ceiling
  6. 3 or 5 gallon bucket or canvas bag

Don't Have The Tools or Supplies?

If you don’t have any of the tools, maybe you can borrow some from a friend or family member. This project is meant to be done on the cheap, so I wouldn’t recommend going out and buying all the tools for this.

You might be asking yourself, why is sand one of the items needed in order to build this net? Sand isn’t necessary but if you don’t have a conduit pipe bender, you will need the sand, I’ll get into that more later.

Before we get into the meat of the post though, it’s important that you measure your ceiling. I would recommend no less than 9 feet of ceiling height for anyone over 6 feet tall. There is some wiggle room on this so depending on what your golf swing looks like, you might be able to get away with it.

I just want to make sure you don’t take your driver out and put a hole in the ceiling in the shape of your driver head. If you have a golf swing like Bubba Watson, you might need much more ceiling height.

I would also like to start by saying thank you for giving me this opportunity to show you how I went about building a garage golf net.  I put this together in hopes that I could help out my fellow golfer that wants to learn to play the game on a budget.

Depending on how tall you are this may not work for your full golf swing, but this doesn’t mean you can’t practice.  You will just need to use it for your small chips or wings that don’t require you to take a full swing.

Why Build A Garage Golf Net?

  1. I live in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area and we get rain here nine months out of the year it seems.  Some seasons are really bad and some seasons are not so bad but still a lot of rain. But I wanted the ability to practice wherever and whenever I wanted to and not disturb my family.
  2. Warm ups – This is a pretty great way to warm up before going to the course.  You can still hit some balls at the range before you play but if you don’t want to pay for the range balls you don’t have to.
  3. Cost saving – This can be a huge saving due to the fact that a large bucket of balls cost around $11.  
  4. Video record yourself – Practicing at home makes it really easy to record your swing and not worry about bringing any extra stuff.  
  5. I don’t have to hit an entire bucket of balls, this is nice because I don’t always have time to finish a large.  When you’re at home you can take as many breaks as you would like and this is perfect if you have little ones running around.
  6. Easy to put away – The way I built my golf net makes it extremely easy to move out of the way.  This is a must for me because I don’t have time to disassemble something, I just need to move it so it’s out of sight and out of mind..
The reasons above were valid for me to explore how to build this golf net on my own and I hope they’re good reasons for you as well. I am naturally handy and have all the tools to complete this project so it was a fun time for me.

Should You Build A Garage Golf Net?

  1. Do you have the tools?
  2. Do you have the patients?
  3. Do you have the skills?

Even if you don’t have the tools, you can borrow them. Even if you don’t have the patients you can manage this project because it’s pretty simple. Even if you don’t have the skill, it’s okay because this project doesn’t take much skill.

So don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Give it a shot and if there’s something you feel you can’t do or don’t want to do then ask a friend or neighbor to help you out.

Golf Net Tools & Materials

You can spend as much as you would like to make this set up a little better but I’m going to show you how I do it on a budget.  Also, with limited tools required, but if you have a tool that will make the job easier… by all means use it! 

Here is a list of materials and tools that you will need.  Some of the items I have linked are amazon affiliate links that I specifically used.  

You don’t need to build this exactly how I built mine, if you are following my instructions and figured out a different/better way…go for it.

Some garages are set up differently than others so please keep that in mind.

I’m going to show you two different ways you can set this golf net up and you can choose which is best for your situation.

Tools You Might Need For The DIY Garage Golf Net

  1. Phillips Head Screwdriver – Or you can use a screw gun if you have it but it’s certainly not necessary.
  2. Conduit Bender or Sand – You can find these at your local hardware store or on amazon for about $35 and the sand you can buy a bag for $5 or less. Or go to your local playground (; P)
  3. Tape Measure – You probably have one of these in your tool box but if not you can find a pretty inexpensive one on amazon or at Home Depot.
  4. Hammer – You probably have one of these in your tool box but if not you can find a pretty inexpensive one on amazon or at Home Depot.
  5. Ladder – You can find this as well at your local hardware store or amazon for around $25 or you can borrow a neighbors or use a chair.

Material For The DIY Garage Golf Net

  1. Golf Net – I purchased this from amazon for $24.95 including shipping charges.  The net I’m using is a 10’ x 12’ with no added borders around the edge of the net, it’s just netting material.  I chose this golf net because it came in multiple sizes which means if you needed a different size than you could still use amazon.  Also, it’s made of nylon and is 1” from not to not.
  2. ½” x 10’ Conduit – This you can get from your local hardware store for around $3 to $4 per 10’ section.  I went to Home Depot and paid $3.52 per 10’ section which I thought was a good deal. 
  3. Conduit Strap – I purchased this from Home Depot as well for around $0.50 each
  4. #8 x 1-½” Wood Screws – You only need a 4 pack of these screws and you can find these at any hardware store for around $1.
  5. #8 Flat Washers – You only need a 4 pack of these but they only have a 12 pack and you can find these at any hardware store for $1.

Laying Out The DIY Garage Golf Net

If you want two sides on the golf net then the ceiling joist should be running perpendicular to the back side of the golf net frame.  Which means the sides of the golf net frame are running in parallel to the ceiling joist.

If you want an 8 foot wide net, the sides of your net will be 1 foot and if you want a 6 foot wide net, the sides will be 2 feet.

If you don’t want sides on the net for whatever reason than there is a much easier way.  You can install the net with the ceiling joist running either direction, if you just use one ceiling joist then this might be better, I will explain below.

Choosing a Space For The Garage Golf Net

I don’t recommend installing the golf net against the wall, you will need between three and five feet of spacing from the wall to the back of your golf net. 

This is because the net I chose is very light weight and thin and is very absorbent to the impact of AlmostGolf Balls and real golf balls.

You also want take take some slow practice swings in the area that you want to set up your mat in.

Take slow and big swings, what I meant by big swing is extend your pull back and follow through so that it almost looks like you are reaching back and reaching forward.

I do this because if I have a bad shot and the form is way off for some reason, I know I won’t hit something.

Preparing The Area For The DIY Garage Golf Net

First, you will need to get the tools and supplies that are listed above.

Second, you are going to want to have a clean work area in the garage, it doesn’t have to be perfectly clean but you should have space to work.  You will also need a clean area to hit your golf balls after you get done making the garage golf net.

Attaching The DIY Garage Golf Net To The Ceiling

Once you pick a spot and it’s nice and prepped, you will need to figure out which way the ceiling joists are laid out.  If you don’t have sheetrock on your ceiling, then this will be pretty obvious.  If you do have sheetrock, no worries, there’s a way to figure this out without expensive tools.

  1. Grab your ladder and  your hammer, go to the spot where you want the left or right side of the golf net to be. 
  2. Climb the ladder with your hammer and lightly tap on the ceiling, you will be listening for the most hollow sound you can hear.
  3. Once you find the hollow sound, move to the right or left to find the most dense sound.
  4. If you tapped on the ceiling for more than 24 inches and haven’t found the ceiling joist then the joist is probably going the other direction.
  5. So if I were to draw this tapping pattern out on a piece of paper, it would look like a plus sign + but 24 inches in both directions.
  6.   Once you have found the ceiling joist you will need to find the center of the joist.  This can be done with a small finish nail and your hammer.  Just poke a hole in the ceiling where you think the center of the joist will be (the most dense sounding spot), if you missed then move a half inch in either direction.  Eventually you will find the center and you should make a pencil mark for which hole to use or just leave the nail for now.

How Big Do You Want Your Golf Net?

Your ceiling joists are most likely 24 inches on center, your options for how wide you can have the golf net are anywhere from 4 feet to 10 feet wide.  My guess is that you would want an 8 or 10 foot net, the wider the better I would say.

I made my first golf net with 2 foot sides that curved out towards the golfer, but I really don’t think they are necessary.

How To Build A DIY Garage Golf Net

Let’s start building it with no sides, this in my opinion is the easiest way to make your golf net.  So, you have already found the center of your ceiling joist, and you already know how wide you want your golf net. 

Now all we need to do is poke more holes in the ceiling.

  1. If you are using one ceiling joist, measure off the wall to the nail that you left in the ceiling earlier to figure out how far the joist is from the wall.  
  2. Move down however many feet you want the golf net width to be.
  3. Now measurement from the wall to whatever the measurement was in step #1, this will give you your ceiling joists line.
  4. Take your tape measure and hook the end of it on the nail that’s still in your ceiling.  
  5. Measure over however many feet you would like the width of your golf net to be (keep the mark you just made in line with your tape measure so you can tell where the joist is) and make a mark in the ceiling.
  6. Now, find the center of the joist again with your nail and hammer.
  7. Grab two conduit hangers and remove the bolts that they come with and set them aside for now.
  8. Grab one wood screw and one washer and screw the conduit hanger into the ceiling wherever you made the mark.
  9. Do the same thing to the other side.
  10. Screw the bolts back into the conduit hangers but don’t over tighten them.

Now you need to prepare the golf net and make it so it will slide back and forth.  This is a little time consuming but it’s well worth it. 

You need to slide the conduit through each hole of the golf net so it looks even. You do this at the very edge of the golf net too.

Once you have the net installed on the conduit, now you can hang the conduit from the ceiling.  Place your ladder in the center of where the golf net will be. 

Pick it up and slide one side through one of the conduit hangers and then feed the other side through the other conduit hanger.  Tighten both bolts on the conduit hangers firmly so the conduit can’t slide from side to side. 

Now test the net out by sliding it from side to side and make sure it moves smooth.  Sometimes these conduits have little sharp bumps that stick up and catch on the net, you might need to file or cut the bump off if this is the case.

Now you have a fully functioning garage golf net that can be easily moved out of the way or taken down in less than 5 minutes.

Should You Still go to The Driving Range?

Yes, but you don’t need to nearly as much.  In fact, I started to realize that practicing with the net at home was becoming so much more beneficial to me over going to the range. 

I noticed whenever I went to the range I was focusing my mind on things I shouldn’t have been paying any attention to at all.

Like when you hit a bad shot and you kinda look around to see if anybody was watching… I’m sure this sounds familiar.  This took my mind off of what matters the most which was trying to get my swing to a certain proficiency.

I noticed when I would practice at home I focused entirely on my swing.  One reason for this was because I didn’t really care where the ball ended up because I was hitting into a net. 

As long as the ball went into the net of course. Another reason was that there was nobody else around me to distract me.  

I started to realize that practicing at home made it much easier to practice the fundamentals of the swing.

Funny Golf Gifts For Him (Top 10)

Written by Tony M. in Golfing

Guys love golf stuff, most often, you can get a guy any product relevant to golf and they will most likely love it…if they don’t already have it and it’s not a cheap piece of garbage.

But what about the Funny Golf Gifts For Him? Are funny golf gifts appropriate for all golfers and is a sick sense of humor required? Are these funny golf gifts necessary for golfers?

The list is almost endless of the amount of funny golf gifts for him to choose from. You have T-shirts, hats, mugs, tees, golf balls, ball markers, head covers and the list keeps going. I’m going to give you a list of what I think are the funniest golf gifts for him in 2020. 

My First Recommendation

If you are just not sure what to get him and you want to take a stab at a few different products, you can always do what my wife did for me.

She got me a gift basket full of goodies, similar to the one in the picture below! Which is just a driving range basket, she knew I needed some extra golf accessories and took a shot in the dark at what I needed and wanted.

Some of the things I needed and some of the things I wanted and some of the things were just cool and I’m glad she got it.

You don’t need to fill it with funny golf gifts either, you can put whatever you want in there such as a Callaway range finder or a twelve pack of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. 

So you have some options when it comes to gifts for him or even her, but I know why you are here, you want funny golf gifts for him, so lets get on with it already.

My Sack

My Sack is one of those things that you see hanging from the golf bag from a far and you scratch your head trying to figure out what the heck it is. 

You get a little closer and you start laughing if you have never seen it before, which is the entire point of this product and arguably all of these products.

Just think about it, you literally need to grab the sack and kind of squeeze the balls out the top which is pretty funny.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
Funny:
9/10

Great Shot Golf Glove

This is just a fantastic idea and the person that thought of this should be given an award. Every guy golfer I know talks trash when they are out on the course, including myself and my father. 

There’s a time for fun and there’s a time for quiet and respectful play but when someone is just digging into your mind with comment after comment, you want to flip them the bird…all the time.

This just gives the golfer an extra reason to flip them the bird for a good shot and a bad shot, because it works both ways.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
7.5/10

Get In The Hole B!*#h

There is not a single golfer on the planet that has not at the very least thought these words, unless you just curse.

But I would say the majority of golfers have either mumbled, spoken quietly, or shouted at their golf ball and used a sentence similar to the one on this golf towel.

Every golfer feels anger, confusion, and pure frustration and this towel would be a perfect gift for the angry golfer.

It also comes with a can sleeve for a beer or soda and a poker chip for marking the golf ball with the exact print that is on the towel.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
7.5/10

501 Excuses For A Bad Golf Shot

This would be a perfect gift for someone who just started playing golf, not to be mean but because they will probably need to use some of these excuses ; )

I have hear many excuses and have gave a few myself, it’s something that most golfers develop over the years.

But, if you want to speed up the process and be a professional excuse maker, this is the book for your golfer.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
8/10

Emoji Golf Balls

Let me tell you how I could totally see myself using these golf balls. Every time one of my buddies hit an extremely bad shot, I would toss him one of these golf balls.

To me, it’s an easy way to play a joke or insult someone’s golf game. “Here’s what I think of your golf game today” then I would toss him a poop emoji golf ball : )

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
9/10

I'd Tap That Mallet Putter Head Cover

I’d tap that…I remember saying that when I was younger. It’s funny if your buddies are playing golf with you but if you’re playing with three other people that you don’t know, maybe not so much.

I would probably recommend this to a bachelor or maybe someone that just graduated college perhaps.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Younger Men
Funny:
5/10

Worlds Okayest Golfer

I love this golf ball set! Especially the one that says “If found, return to fairway”. If I found that golf ball (while looking for my own) that would make my day.

For a new golfer, it can be difficult so the humor in this product would light up a new golfers day for sure. Any golfer for that matter.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
10/10

Crappy Golf Balls

Maybe your intentions are to be mean? If so, this is a pretty good gift because even the crappiest of golfers don’t like to be called a crappy golfer.

Be careful though, you don’t want them to get too upset. I could see this being funny if the golfer was in fact a really good golfer and you just wanted to poke at them.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
7/10

Golfers Best Friend!

We’ve all had a sip of grandpas old cough medicine…I think that’s how the saying goes. Anyway, I have certainly had one too many sips of the old flask while playing.

I you know he like to have a drink now and then, this might be a perfect gift! There’s nothing really funny about this, other than the fact that there’s literally a holster for the golf tee’s.

But one could argue that that’s just awesome.

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
3/10

Another Golfers Best Friend

This is funny only because it’s a cleaver play on words. If you drink more birdie juice, you will sink more birdies. 

I love this idea but nobody will ever see it other than the owner due to the fact that he will probably be sneaking sips while his buddies are teeing it up.

This gets a better funny star ratting, but not too funny because nobody will get a chance to see it that often, unless you pass it around. If that’s the case, yes, people will think it’s funny. ; )

Perfect For

Funny Rating

  • Older Men
  • Middle Age Men
  • Younger Men
Funny:
6/10

How Many Golf Lessons Should I Take?

Written by Tony M. in Golfing,Golf Self Help,Golf Swing,How-to Guides

Ever go to the driving range and hit a shank, or maybe you hit the ball fat? Maybe after those poor golf shots you asked yourself, how many golf lessons should I take now?

If you have asked yourself ever in your life “How Many Golf Lessons Should I Take”, take one lesson, that’s it. If you take one lesson, you can have a pro tell you how many more you will need to get to whatever playing level you want.

Here are some question you can ask yourself that will help you decide on the number of golf lessons you want to take.

  1. Do you have funds to pay for golf lessons?
  2. Do you have time to take golf lessons?
  3. Do you have patients to learn and apply the lessons?
  4. Do you love golf enough that you want to invest in your skill?

If you you answered yes to all of those questions, I would say that you should invest in golf lessons. How many though, the answer to that is however many lessons are needed to get you to a level you want.

So, How May Lessons Total?


When considering how many golf lessons you should take, there are a number of factors in play. You could literally take golf lessons your entire life if you wanted.

Firstly, you need to have a budget in mind when it comes to booking golf lessons and that in itself will determine the number of lessons you book. 

Even if you can afford just a single lesson, it could make a huge difference to your golf game and it will be worth having the lesson. Following a period of time, you may be able to book another lesson and continue working on your game.

Another factor to think about when considering the number of golf lessons you should take is the time you have available. You may have work and family commitments in addition to other activities you enjoy. In some respects, there will be things you cannot avoid doing, such as work. 

However, there will be other activities in your life that you may be able to move around and these are the things you may have to sacrifice if you want to have golf lessons.

Essentially, outside of the compulsory activities, it will come down to how much you want to have the golf lessons. The more determined you are to improve your game, the more time you will make to have golf lessons.

For those who have plenty of time and money for golf lessons, you must examine your goals. Are you determined to become the best player at your golf club? Do you want to become a scratch golfer? Or are you looking to make minor improvements to enhance the enjoyability of your round? 

These are questions only you can answer and having done so it will help you to decide how many golf lessons you should take.

Where Can I Take Golf Lessons?

Most big box stores such as Dick’s Sporting Good, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy have pro’s that can give lessons.

You can also go to your local public golf course and get lessons from one of their pro’s.

If you want to hone and build up your skills after your lessons and during practice, you are going to need to analyse your swing.

Check out the product below that can help with your golf swing for any skill level.

Golf Lessons Are All Relative

Not every golfer wants to learn the same thing and not all golfers need to learn the same thing. Check out my post Why Should I Take Golf Lessons, if you are on the fence about taking golf lessons.

If you’re needing the basics, then take beginner lessons and learn the basics and if you like what you learned, take more and keep learning.

The amount of time and effort you put into your skills after the lessons are extremely important too. You absolutely need to apply what you learned during your practice sessions at the range, putting green, practice rounds, and chipping area.

How Much Do Golf Lessons Cost

The fee that a golf pro will charge per lesson/hour are anywhere from $30 to $70.

Let’s just assume that golf pro’s charge $50 per hour in your area, if you wanted 10 lessons, that would cost you $500

Some might think that’s too expensive but some are willing to pay that for a pro’s perspective.

Would you pay that price to bring your score from 100’s down to the low to mid 90’s

Do You Have Time For Golf Lessons?

Growing your golf game is similar to growing a child, they both consume a lot of time.

Both can be stubborn as well and not want to listen to what you are trying to get them to do.

If you are not willing to spend the time to improve your golf game and really work on it, you probably shouldn’t take lessons.

Do You Have Patients To Learn How To Play?

I’ll say it again, just like how it takes time to grow your golf game and your child, same goes for patients.

Golf can be extremely frustrating at times, especially when you are first learning how to play.

You absolutely need to be patient with your self and give your body and your brain the rest it needs.

Do You Love Golf Enough?

This is important in my opinion but it’s certainly not required. There are many people that love to watch golf don’t even play it, or are extremely bad playing it.

But love and passion for the game is important because it will get you through the slumps and tough times.

It will also make the great moments much greater because you know how much work you have put into it.

Benefits Of Carrying Golf Clubs While Playing

Written by Tony M. in Golfing,Golf Equipment,Golf Fitness

Playing golf in general has its benefits, most people that have never played the game couldn’t begin to fathom the benefits. You get to go outside, soak up the sun, walk around, swing a club, think about strategies, all of which benefit your mind and your physical wellbeing.

Benefits of Carrying Golf Clubs While Playing Golf could literally change your life. Here’s why, the average golf bag with clubs and all the junk that you put in it weighs around 25lbs. The average golf course length is around 3.75 miles and not including slope and the elements that could make that much harder to walk, that’s a lot of walking. You burn around 900 calories just from walking 18 holes, now tack on the extra 25lbs and you could burn an extra 600 to 1000 depending on the course.

It’s not just the benefits of calorie burning, you’re also building the strength and endurance that could easily give you a competitive advantage over your friends or opponent.

Playing golf while carrying your bag is in some regards similar to a soldier carrying their rucksack during training. I’m not in the military but I have family that is and have known people that have gone through training.

If you think about it, you’re conditioning yourself so that when the time comes to play without carrying your golf bag on your shoulder, you will perform much better. From an endurance and strength standpoint, you have the advantage in my opinion.

What Is The Best Golf Bag To Carry?

Nowadays, most of all the golf bags that are in stores and online have similar features when it comes to carrying them. Which means the comfort level of most golf bags are probably the same.

If you are only thinking about carrying your golf bag and not putting the golf bag in a push cart, you will need something lite. Check out my post about the cheapest golf bags on amazon.

Check out the bags below, these are highly rated by amazon buyers and both are super small and light weight.

Recommended

Runner-Up

Those two bags are great if you are only carrying less than nine clubs and don’t need to carry much of anything else.

These bags are designed for players that like to use six to nine clubs while they play. Why complicate your game with fourteen clubs?

The bags are just under two pounds which is extremely light weight and both are reasonably priced. Check Them Out

Carrying Golf Bag vs. Push Cart

It’s probably no secret, using a push cart has it’s benefits. One of those benefits is not having to carry your golf bag, obviously!

But there are some disadvantages to using a push cart. One being the fact that it’s one extra thing to pack in the car before your round of golf.

That’s about the only think I can think of, and I would much rather use a push cart than carry my golf bag.

Check out some awesome push carts that have really good reviews on amazon.

Recommended

Runner-Up

Both of these push carts are great products with loads and loads of great reviews.

The recommended cart is the less expensive push cart, that should be obvious. But these are great carts, I used one for many years. They are much smaller than most of the higher end modules (like the runner-up) and can fit in the trunk of any car.

Problems With Carrying Golf Clubs

Many problems could come from carrying golf clubs while playing. Depending on how long you carry your clubs for, the problems could be long lasting too.

Let’s say you were carrying your golf bag that only had one shoulder strap. And lets say you carried it on the same shoulder for all the rounds you ever played.

Long term, I can’t imagine that being good for your shoulders and back. I would recommend investing in a golf bag with an attachment that has two shoulder straps. Similar to a backpack.

Carrying your golf bag has it’s perks but it also has it’s disadvantages. I’ll leave that decision to you, whether you want to invest in something that is easy to carry or push.

Why Should I Take Golf Lessons?

Written by Tony M. in Golfing,Golf Questions,Golf Self Help

Golf is a sport that you can never master 100%, there’s always something that you can work on.  Even if you were to birdie 18 holes in a single round and shoot a course record, you could have still hit some shots “better.” 

Better as in, maybe you missed a fairway, maybe you could’ve had a hole-out from the fairway, maybe you missed your eagle putt since you birdied.  The point is, you will never be perfect.  There is always room for improvement.  

Why should I take golf lessons, you ask? Taking a lesson and playing just a little bit better can make golf simply more fun! Golf lessons are not just about improving your handicap.  People who are actively improving their golf game want to hit the ball better, want to work on certain shots that give them trouble.  If you really want to enjoy this fantastic game, you either need to focus on practice and record your swing, or get lessons. 

If you ever find yourself asking “Why am I even playing?!” after a bad shot, maybe it is time for a lesson to bring back the fun to your game.  If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “it’s like riding a bike – you don’t forget,” it was not intended for golf.  

Feel Like A Pro But Play Like Newb?

Check out the products below to help you take your golf swing to the next level!

Even the most experienced players can still benefit from a golf lesson from time to time.  A set of trained eyes on your swing can help your game physically and mentally and in a  tremendous way.  Check out my post Completely Lost My Golf Swing, it might help you out.

For a beginner, a solid routine for practice, drills to work on your own, or even some video footage of your swing with notes after the lesson is a great advantage to having a lesson.  For the experienced golfer, identifying issues, stopping a bad habit or two, or getting out of a funk can make the golfer enjoy hitting fairways again.

There are plenty of people that head to a driving range and start hitting away with their driver with no real direction or purpose.  Swing after swing the ball goes a different direction.  Frustration mounts, and the golfer starts to get angry and frustrated.  

The most frustrating thing for any golfer is when they are out on the range and actually making an effort to try and improve their game. But without an outside perspective, the golfer has no real direction on how to improve. Hitting the ball and hoping it gets better is not the best plan of action if you are looking for consistency in this game.  

Think About it Like This

To put a visual to this, think about dropping someone off in the middle of Manhattan with no phone, map, or any sort of street sign and tell him “meet me at Yankee Stadium”.  It would be nearly impossible to do!  There are plenty of sources for material for golfers to read/view such as Golf Digest or even a Youtube video.  

The problem with this form of learning and instruction is you have different coaches who all have a different view of the golf swing.  If you read/view to much, you begin to try to drive a Ferrari with a Ford engine, thoughts discombobulate and *whack* again the ball goes sailing to the right leaving the golfer angry and frustrated.  

Golf professionals have been there.  If you enjoy hitting better drives, enjoy working at your game, and enjoy drills and tips to continue improving your game, maybe it is time for a lesson with a professional.  

A trained professional in the golf world knows how to address getting better at golf anywhere from a brand new beginner to a season veteran.  If you’re just starting out, a golf lesson package is a great idea.  

How Many Golf Lessons Should I Take?

Packages can range anywhere from 3-10 lessons, and generally are laid out to cover all aspects of the game. Lessons generally cover chipping, putting, driving, iron play, course strategy, and even on course lessons can all be covered.  I have a post on about this titled How Many Golf Lessons Should I Take, check it out if you want.

A well-rounded view of golf is great for a beginner to identify some strengths and weaknesses.  A package is great because golf lessons are good for potentially setting up a really good routine for yourself. 

Just as important as the lessons is practice and repetition are just as equally important.  Having a solid practice session in between lessons is important for the golf swing as a golf lesson alone will not solve all problems.  

Commitment to practice is a must, however, lessons alone will not fix a golf swing because you need to take that extra time to drill it into your body.  As stated above, it is not quite like riding a bike.

How Long Do Golf Lessons Last?

A golf lesson usually lasts between 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Different lessons can last for longer or shorter, but generally the professional will ask you how you’re hitting the ball, and what you’d like to work on that day or improve.  

How Are Golf Lessons Structured?

After you hit about 10 balls, the professional will have you work on something specific.  Depending on your skill level, this may be something fundamental, it may be something technical.  

What is amazing about a golf lesson is that each one of them are specifically tailored to the individual and, usually, no two lessons are alike.  Golf lessons can be somewhat similar to going where you want to go in your vehicle.  You type in on your phone where you want to go, and your phone then tells you step by step directions on how to get there.  

That is exactly what a golf coach will do for you.  You tell the golf instructor, “I’m hitting a slice,” and he will give you a step by step direction on how to get rid of that.  

There are also plenty of instructors who take over the lessons and tell you what needs improvement.  That is especially good for those who are beginners who may not know what their strengths or weaknesses are.

Overall, golf lessons are designed to make a golfer enjoy the game of golf much more.  Golf is one of the best sports to enjoy with your friends, family, and all by yourself.  

You are outside in the sun, getting good exercise, and walking on beautiful manicured grass.  How awesome does that sound? 

If you find yourself frustrated while you are out on the golf course, it may be time for a lesson.  There is absolutely no shame in anyone trying to improve themselves – mentally you do this by mediating, physically you do this by going to the gym, and golfing you book an appointment with a golf professional.

How To Use A Golf Club Groove Sharpener

Written by Tony M. in Golfing,Golf Equipment,How-to Guides

Have you ever wanted to put a little extra spin on the ball without changing your swing at all? A groove sharpener is one of the quickest and simplest ways to do this and certainly does not cost much either.

In this article we will discuss everything you could possibly know about groove sharpeners ranging from which groove sharpener to buy, how to use them, how it affects your golf game, and much more!

In case you have never heard of a groove sharpener before, it is a small tool typically made of some type of metal with five or six different sharp edges.

The way you use a golf club groove sharpener is, you take one of the sharp edges and slide the sharpener back and forth until you get the desired results

Most golfers use a tee to go through their grooves and scratch out extra dirt or grass that gets stuck in the grooves, but a groove sharpener goes one step forward by enhancing the metal.

This enhancement creates extra spin on the ball which we will discuss later on. For now look at this image of a groove sharpener down below to get a better mental image of what we will be discussing.

Best Golf Club Groove Sharpener?

One of the great things about golf is the numerous options you have when selecting clubs, balls, bags, and in this case groove sharpeners.

Let’s discuss some groove sharpeners of 2020 and state the pros and cons of each option.

Xintan Tiger Golf Tool Set

For starters, this golf club groove sharpener is an “Amazon Choice” item. Amazon Choice means a few things that all benefit the shopper:

  1. Highly Rated – This usually means 5 stars and loads of reviews.
  2. Well Priced – Competitive pricing that usually works in favor of the buyer.
  3. Ships Immediately – You know those “Prime” deals, gotta love amazon prime.

This particular item comes in the form of a kit, which is cool because who doesn’t like kits? You get the sharpener and the brush that can hook onto your bag.

When your clubs need some TLC, take the groove sharpener out and get to work. When your clubs have that old, dried up dirt, grass, grab the wire brush and get to work.

Golf Club Groove Sharpener

This is also an amazon choice item which is great for the buyer for sure. Another great thing about this groove sharpener is it’s almost half the price as the first groove sharpener.

There’s a few differences though, as you can see, the groove sharpener isn’t in the shape of a star. It’s only a two sided sharpener but depending on how many clubs that need sharpening, that might not be that big of a deal.

The reality of golf club groove sharpeners is they will eventually lose their ability to sharpen the clubs. So the more sides you have the more clubs you can sharpen.

Should I Sharpen My Golf Clubs?

The short answer is…it comes down to your personal preference whether you would like to sharpen your grooves or not. One saying or quote I have created myself is that “a five hundred dollar club or tool cannot fix a five dollar swing”. 

A big fix can be made simply by improving your swing. Now if you are just looking for a quick little fix and something you feel will just help your game by a stroke or two then this may be the tool for you. 

If done properly, no harm will come to your clubs and a little extra spin will be added to your shots. It is difficult to estimate how often it is necessary to sharpen your grooves to keep your irons in prime condition.

Sharpening is also at your discretion, so if you feel bored, or if you have OCD for your golf equipment, sharpen your heart out. 

At the end of the day the decision rests in your hands as they are your clubs. But if you think about it, it doesn’t seem like there’s a real downsides to sharpening your clubs grooves.

Is It Legal To Sharpen Grooves On Golf Clubs?

Now, this is a question that people ask more often than you would think. It is in fact legal to sharpen your grooves as long as they are still conforming to USGA rules afterwards. 

If done properly, sharpening your grooves does not change how they are lined up on your club in any way.

Sharpening only making them deeper and sharper, therefore, no reasonable person will affect their club to possibly make it nonconforming against the USGA standard.

To summarize, sharpening your grooves is perfectly legal!

Do Golf Ball Sharpeners Work?

Yes! They certainly do work, but the emphasis is that they do not change your game drastically.

The point of a groove sharpener is to return the grooves to their brand new, factory issued grooves.

This means the spin will not increase more than it was originally designed for, but sharpening used clubs will bring them closer to the factory made grooves and spin numbers.

Even if you try it out and it does not live up to your expectations it only cost less than a round of golf, so it is not much to worry about.

How do I Use a Golf Club Groove Sharpener?

Hopefully this article was able to answer your questions about golf club groove sharpeners and convinced you to try one out.

Actually using the tool is quite simple, you just take one of the edges and run it back and forth through your grooves until you are satisfied.

If you still are not sure which one to purchase I suggest you reread the section above discussing the pros and cons of each option with the links attached for further research. Thank you for reading and I hope this article was helpful!