I hit the local course this weekend in my continuing efforts to build some kind of game. Short 9-hole mostly very short par 3 holes in the 150-300 yard range. It's a GREAT course for a beginner such as myself.
This kind of course emphasizes the short game/irons. I hit them pretty well and overall was satisfied with my distance while my accuracy needs alot of work.
However, there are a couple par-4 holes where you can actually hit a driver off the tee. While I can hit balls OK most of the time at the range, I simply cannot hit off the tee on the course. Some kind of mental block or something but also I need much practice on my swing mechanics.
I want a backyard hitting cage that I can practice my drives with and my low irons as well. In looking at some prices this weekend, I've found they are VERY expensive to purchase ready to go. I am entertaining the idea of building my own - just a big 10' X 10' X 10' PVC cube shaped thing I can stand in and swing away. The most expensive part would be the netting. Also PVC hit directly by a ball would probably shatter but really, replacing a section or even full piece would be pretty cheap.
I think that if I could just spend some more time getting good contact off the tee then I could work on getting it straight. But right now I don't even come off the tee well - I'm guessing I'm topping the ball as the hits are generally worm burners or low profile that fly 1 foot above the ground before landing 100 yards away (usually in the perfectly placed creek designed to challenge beginning golfers). I know I won't be able to see ball flight but I think I'll be able to tell when I'm coming off the tee well enough on a regular basis.
Anybody have any experience with practice nets? Are they a worthwhile investment? Anybody ever build their own?
This kind of course emphasizes the short game/irons. I hit them pretty well and overall was satisfied with my distance while my accuracy needs alot of work.
However, there are a couple par-4 holes where you can actually hit a driver off the tee. While I can hit balls OK most of the time at the range, I simply cannot hit off the tee on the course. Some kind of mental block or something but also I need much practice on my swing mechanics.
I want a backyard hitting cage that I can practice my drives with and my low irons as well. In looking at some prices this weekend, I've found they are VERY expensive to purchase ready to go. I am entertaining the idea of building my own - just a big 10' X 10' X 10' PVC cube shaped thing I can stand in and swing away. The most expensive part would be the netting. Also PVC hit directly by a ball would probably shatter but really, replacing a section or even full piece would be pretty cheap.
I think that if I could just spend some more time getting good contact off the tee then I could work on getting it straight. But right now I don't even come off the tee well - I'm guessing I'm topping the ball as the hits are generally worm burners or low profile that fly 1 foot above the ground before landing 100 yards away (usually in the perfectly placed creek designed to challenge beginning golfers). I know I won't be able to see ball flight but I think I'll be able to tell when I'm coming off the tee well enough on a regular basis.
Anybody have any experience with practice nets? Are they a worthwhile investment? Anybody ever build their own?