How to Practice Without Going to the Range

Sep 14, 2021

Life happens, and sometimes it gets in the way of getting to the golf course or to the range in order to practice and sharpen your skills. You know all too well how work, family commitments, and the weather can quickly diminish the amount of time on the driving range.

So how can you get better at the game when you can’t find much time for practice at the range? Thankfully, the course and the range aren’t the only places where you can spend time honing your skills, whether you’re working on your swing or practicing aim.

Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind so that you can continue working toward your golf aspirations from the comfort of your own home.

Work on Your Fitness

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Some of the best golfing exercises require very little room. In fact, some require no equipment at all. While golf isn’t the most strenuous sport out there, it does require that you maintain your physical fitness. Golfers walk miles to complete a course, and the art of swinging a club and hitting the ball does require one to be in good physical condition.

Improving your fitness and flexibility at home will benefit your golf game in many ways. You’ll notice a huge improvement to your balance, posture, and clubhead speed. Your range of motion will improve, which means that your golf swing will come with more ease and flexibility.

Some of the best exercises you can do at home include:

Yoga and stretching
Improving core strength
Boosting overall muscle strength

Take a few minutes a few days a week to really focus on your physical fitness, and then you can move on to your at-home practice sessions.

Daily Swing Drills

Whether it’s raining or you simply don’t have time to get in a range session, you can still practice your swing. The garage, basement, or your backyard are all prime real estate for knocking out a few swing drills.

Set a goal of practicing 50 or 100 swings a day without using a ball. Though it may seem silly, these drills can have a huge impact on your success once you get back to the range.

Swing drills improve several aspects of your game, including toughening your hands, increasing your strength, and increasing mobility through the use of repetitive motions. These drills are also ideal for correcting swing errors.

Improve Your Putting

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Putting at home is easier than you may think. If you have carpeted floors, this is a great surface for gaining the control and feel of your putter. Use an old mug or cup as your target hole and putt away!

Another option for working on your putting is to place a coin on a golf ball. Place that ball at the opposite end of the room and then putt using another ball. The objective is to putt the ball closest to the other ball without knocking off the coin.

You can also invest in a putting mat, which can be used in your garage, basement, or outdoors.

Use a Golf Simulator

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If you find that you’re practicing or home more often, or if you simply want to make the most of this time, invest in a high-quality golf simulator. It allows you to practice on play on a simulated driving range or course, all while giving you a detailed analysis of your swing, ball flight, and more.

While there are dozens of golf simulators on the market, if you’re looking for the best of the best, choose one from Foresight Sports. We offer a collection of innovative and advanced simulators that take your golf drills to the next level.

From our Sim-In-A-Box to our fully customized Design Your Simulator package, we’re sure to have the products you need for the perfect at-home golf experience.

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