The Golf Shrink

Putting Practice Right in Your Own Home

 There’s nothing worse than making it on the green on a par 4 in two shots and then, when a birdie is within reach, you walk off with a bogey.  Putting is something some golfers tend to neglect – because it seems so simple.

 While they’re busy mastering a teebox drive, their scorecard is suffering with blemishes they gained on the green.  You want to practice your putting skills a lot.  They can make or break your handicap.

 You might not be able to tote a long-shot net with you everywhere, but you can certainly tote a portable putter’s training aid everywhere if you’re on the go.  With a training aid you can set up at home (or in a hotel room if you’re traveling), you can practice your putts even after the driving range and golf course is closed for the day.

 For many golfers, time is of the essence when it comes to improving their games.  Retirees may spend every day hitting the links, but a busy businessperson with kids to tend to may not even have one weekend a month.

 Indoor putting practice can be done quickly and frequently.  You can hit a few putts here and there or set aside time to train for your putting skills.  Some golfers rarely practice putting because they get bored – they’d rather see their ball soar into the sky on the driving range.

 Indoor putting training aids allow you to build up stamina with your putts without suffering bouts of boredom. Plus, you won’t have to hunch over to practice for long periods of time – you can straighten up and walk it off while you do some other chores around the house.

 To practice putting at home, you’ll need an area with a low-cut carpet.  The ball can’t be controlled very well on hardwood floors, and a thick, plush carpet could make the ball sluggish.

 When you implement putting practice into your daily routine at home, you’ll notice that you’re able to shave points off your scorecard.  You’ll not only be able to putt straighter, but you’ll get a feel for how hard or soft you need to tap the ball to get it to the hole.

 If you’re a hardcore golfing enthusiast, you might want to bypass the indoor putting training aids and head straight to the local landscape artist who can plant a person green right in your backyard! 

No more excuses -  not to get out there and improve your golf swing & game.

With BirdieBalls and the new Country Club Elite Golf Mat, there’s no need to lug your clubs to the golf course or range.  You don’t need to leave half of your clubs in your bag or hit off of awkward rubber tees. Best of all, there’s no need to sacrifice authenticity for convenience.

Click here to read more about this new golf training aid system.