How to Golf Indoors Without Your Spouse Divorcing You - A Beginner's Guide To Indoor Golf Safety
Avoiding Damage While Playing Indoor Golf
Indoor golf is a great way to not only practice your game and work on your swing during the winter months but also to be able to hit the course on inclimate days any time of the year. However, playing golf indoors can be tricky and certain precautions should be taken in order to not damage the surroundings in your home.
Here are a few tips to help you play indoor golf safely.
The most important piece in the puzzle is to choose the optimal location for your Indoor Golf setup. To be certain that you have designated the most appropriate location you will need to consider the physical size of the room. While the recommended ceiling height is ten feet, nine foot ceilings can be considered. The width of the room should be fifteen feet and the depth twenty five feet or more. This gives plenty of room to swing either right or left handed and allows ample room for visitors. Very often an ideal space is a garage due to the convenience, size and lesser concerns of damage. However, from personal experience, one caveat I would add is to be very careful to avoid hitting the garage door opener mechanism. And further to keep in mind, that while your swing may not be an issue, your buddy’s swing just very well might. Be aware to save yourself from a not- so- pleasant experience..
So now, what if you simply don’t have the above optimal space but still want to enjoy playing indoors? You are in luck. Available are golf balls designated for indoor use and typically made of soft foam or other soft materials that will not damage walls or furnishings.
One major issue to remember is to avoid hitting the ceiling in your follow-through. If you aren’t able to use your driver simply don’t. Most software packages can accommodate some sort of boost setting that can make your fairway woods play more like drivers. And don’t try to accommodate avoiding hitting the ceiling by gripping down on your driver. Without realizing it, you may find yourself changing your swing indoors but for the maximum benefit of your indoor and outdoor play, avoid any changes in your swing if at all possible..
Now that you have your designated space chosen it’s time to consider protecting your surroundings. Be sure to use protective mats, netting, and foam around any hard surfaces that the ball might hit. Also, to avoid a ricocheting ball moving at lightning speed, be certain that the screen is the proper distance from your ball setup. Safety first.
And finally, consider investing in a home simulator installed by a professional company. DIY setups can be great, but may present a safety hazard. Be certain that you are comfortable with your decision. Should you choose to enjoy a DIY setup, perhaps a room analysis could ease your mind.
By following these tried and true tips, you will find yourself enjoying playing golf indoors year round without worrying about damage or safety issues. With a bit of precaution and planning, you can improve your game and have fun in your indoor golf setup all year long.
