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Golf nets, hitting mats and launch monitors for practice at home
A golf net, a hitting mat and a launch monitor turn a garage or backyard into a practice bay: measure first.
Garage and backyardRead now
Home golf practice guides you can read now
Putting matsTop list
The 6 best putting mats for practicing at home, matched to the room and the golfer
Drill mats to green-like turf, with and without a ball return.
Putting matsHow-to
How to practice putting at home: six drills for a mat, a rug or a hallway
Mirror, gate and ladder drills, plus a 15-minute routine.
Gift guideGift guide
Golf gifts for the gadget-loving dad
A smart green, a GPS watch and a launch monitor, with the memberships each needs.
5 more guides on the way: nets, launch monitors and a home planPlanned pages, nothing to read yet
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The best golf practice nets for the backyard and the garage
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The best golf launch monitors for practice at home
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Rapsodo MLM2PRO vs Garmin Approach R10: which launch monitor for home
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Rapsodo MLM2PRO review: what home-practice owners report
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How to practice golf at home: a plan for a garage, a yard or a living room
Buying basics
Home golf practice basics: measure first
Measure the space
Swing a club slowly where the net would go; compare with the maker's room size.
Net and mat together
The net catches the ball; the mat saves the floor. Most setups need both.
Launch monitor
It reads ball and club numbers. Rapsodo puts the MLM2PRO's spin, club path and courses under Premium.
Safety first
Check the ceiling and behind you, keep others clear, check the net for wear and follow its maker's set-up notes.
As a gift
Home practice gear as a gift
Nets and launch monitors are bulky gifts: check his space. A putting mat covers the short game.
How much space do I need for a golf net at home?
Enough height and width to swing a full club without touching anything, plus room in front for the net. Measure the ceiling first and compare it with the maker's stated minimum room size.
Do golf launch monitors need a subscription?
Some features do. For the MLM2PRO, Rapsodo lists spin, club path, angle of attack, the impact camera and its courses under a Premium membership, and spin also needs RPT balls. A trial comes with the purchase.
Golf net for the garage or the backyard?
A garage keeps the setup out of the weather but limits height; a backyard has height but needs a net that stands up to wind and sun. Choose the net for the space you have.
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All 7 categoriesPair home practice with these categories
Putting mats & indoor greens
Sized to the room you have
Putting & training aids
Mirrors, gates and alignment sticks
Rangefinders & GPS watches
Yardage, slope and course maps
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