Gift ideas
Gifts for golfers: Christmas ideas by budget and player
Gifts for golfers from £39 to £79: rangefinders, a garden net, swing trainers and a chipping game, sorted by budget and type of golfer, with when to order.
Guides
Buying advice, how-tos and answers to common questions.
Buying guide
Best golf rangefinder: how to choose a laser rangefinder
How to choose the best golf rangefinder: range to the flag, flag lock, magnification, slope and the Rules of Golf, battery, weather and use on the course.
Comparison
Golf rangefinder vs GPS watch: which one do you need?
Laser rangefinder or GPS rangefinder watch? How each measures, pin vs front, middle and back, hazards, battery, the Rules of Golf and who should pick which.
How-to
Garage golf simulator: a step-by-step build guide
How to build a golf simulator in a garage, step by step: measuring, floor, power, enclosure and screen, projector placement, mat, launch monitor and comfort.
Buying guide
Choosing a golf hitting mat: turf, base, size and tees
How to choose a golf hitting mat for the garden, garage or simulator: turf, cushioned base, size, rubber tees and how to stop the mat sliding about.
Buying guide
Golf net for the garden: how to choose a practice net
How to choose a golf practice net for a UK garden: net types, opening size, frame and netting, rebound and where to put it so windows and neighbours stay safe.
Swing
Golf swing tempo: what it is and how to improve it
What golf swing tempo is, the 3 to 1 backswing to downswing ratio, how to measure your own on a phone, and drills to make your swing smoother at home.
Training aids
Golf swing trainers: which type helps with what
How golf swing trainers work: hinged, flexible-shaft and weighted trainers, what each one helps you feel, and how to use one safely at home.
Space guide
Home golf simulator space: ceiling height, width and depth
How much space a home golf simulator needs: ceiling height, room width and depth for radar and camera launch monitors, and how to test your own room.
Short game
How to chip in golf: set-up, stroke and drills at home
How to chip in golf: a simple set-up, a putting-style stroke, choosing the club and landing spot, common faults, and chipping drills for the garden or at home.
Practice
How to practise golf at home in winter
How to practise golf at home in winter: a simple weekly plan with a net, hitting mat and putting mat, drills for dark evenings, and kit that makes a good gift.
Explainer
Golf launch monitors explained: radar vs camera
Golf launch monitors in plain English: how radar and camera units work, which numbers matter, how much space each needs and what to check before you buy.
Buying guide
Putting greens for home and garden: mats, turf and build
Putting greens for home and garden: indoor putting mats or garden greens, what makes a true roll, how to prepare the base and lay a green, and drills that work.