Choosing a Practice Net
To help you choose the right net for your garden there are certain things you should bear in mind. One point to remember is that if you live in a built up area you do need a net with a canopy to give your neighbours protection from skyed shots. | | | Pop Up
 This net is a versatile practice net . As it is easy to carry and simple to erect you can take it anywhere you like to practice. However I do not feel it is robust enough for the middle to low handicapper. | | | Apex Standard
This lightweight model is fabricated from the specifications as more expensive practice nets. So it will last a long time. Because it gives little surround protections it is ideal for practising approach shots and chipping. | | | Foldaway Deluxe
 The foldaway Deluxe has all the benefits of the Apex Standard but also has the added advantage of sidewall and a canopy giving you greater protection from miss hit balls.
There are no tubes in the front edges of the net, so no nasty rebounds. This net will allow you to practice your drives and long irons as well as approach and chipping shots. | | |
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|  | Tunnel Supernet
 The Tunnel Supernet has been a very popular garden net for over 25 years. The two front edges are free of support tubes and the top of the net is 2.7m high so its safe from rebounds. The tunnel effect of the net enables the golfer to have some indication of the direction of the shot. | | | Pro Practice Bay
 This is an extremely robust self-supporting garden practice net. It has a built in side wing, which can be adapted for both right and left handed golfers. If used by beginners they should be aware that metal tubes support the net on the front sides. However the net at 2.7m wide and high is plus the additional wing is very safe. | | | Pro Practice Bay
 For many years this net has become on
the main practice nets for Golf Clubs and County Clubs. With a 3m x 3m opening and 3.8 m deep it enables the player to strike the ball inside the net. making this the safest of all our practice nets. If space is available I recommend this net for domestic use.
A multi-bay option is also available for commercial applications. | | |
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| | ALEX'S TIPS FOR THE WEEK
When using a golf mat and not practicing draw or fade shots it is vital you always address the ball square to the mat. If you try to hit at an angle to the mat (see bottom diagram) you will find, subconsciously, that you try to straighten up your swing to the lie of the mat. This can lead to you hitting in the wrong direction. You must always ensure you are concentrating on
lining up square to the direction of the shot. Failure to do this will result in you getting a lot of exercise but not improving the accuracy of
your game.
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Alex Hay is a well know golf commentator and authority on the techniques of the golf swing. and has spent nearly all of his working helping golfers of all levels to improve their swing. Alex’s background is steeped in golf. | | He joined Ben Sayers as an apprentice golf club maker before becoming assistant to Bill Shankland - Tony Jacklin’s first boss- at Potters Bar.
He was the Professional at East Herts and Dunham Forest for 13 years and is currently the Professional at Woburn.
Born in Edinburgh, he is also a respected golf coach and has represented Scotland on the BBC commentary team since 1978 - his familiar Scottish burr ideally complementing the more English tones of his co-commentator Peter Allis.
He is a former Ryder Cup referee.
| | He has written many books on golf including:
Mechanics of Golf;
Skills and Tactics of Golf;
The Young Golfer;
The Golf Manual
and in conjunction with Peter Aliss; A Handbook of Golf.
When not commentating on the game all around the world, he specialises in company golf days and speaking at golfing dinners where he shares his many great golfing memories. |
