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Golf cages & nets

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Golf Cage or Net? (UK Guide)

A buyer asked me this last week: his cage spot was within 2m of the fence. Here is what the planning rules actually say about garden golf cages.

17 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Room planning

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Golf Simulator

Lessons from my installs and hundreds of customer conversations: the ceiling, space, noise, software and mat surprises to know before you spend a penny.

15 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Golf cages & nets

Golf Net and Mat Sets UK: Complete Home Setups Compared (2026)

Pop-up net with a doormat, or a proper practice station? An honest comparison of golf net and mat sets for UK gardens, from £100 to £1,300.

14 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Golf simulators

Pros and Cons of Owning a Golf Simulator in the UK

I install these for a living, so here is the genuinely balanced list: the pros that change your golf and the cons the glossy videos never show.

13 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Golf simulators

How Long Does a Golf Simulator Last? Lifespan by Component

A golf simulator is six components ageing at different rates. Here is what realistically lasts, what wears out, and what to budget for over a decade of ownership.

12 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

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