Free with every Pro Cage

The 90-Day Practice Lab

Science-backed garden practice that actually transfers to the course. An interactive 90-day programme of 25-minute sessions, a drill library and benchmark tests — free with every Pro Cage.

39Sessions

24Drills

4Benchmark tests

Open the Practice Lab

Built around the Pro Golf Cage & Hitting Mat Bundle — open to every garden golfer.

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Garden Golf · Golf Cage · Junior Golf · OG Explains · Practice Drills · Swing Analysis · UK Golf ·Aug 30, 2026

Filming Your Swing in a Garden Cage: iPad Mounts, Tripods & Practice With Intention

by Tom Hayward

A cage plus a camera is the cheapest coaching setup in golf. How to mount an iPad on the frame, where the tripod goes for down-the-line and face-on, the free apps, and how to keep kids practising with intention.

Bundles · Buying Advice · Golf Cage · Golf Nets · OG Explains · UK Golf ·Aug 29, 2026

Golf Cage and Net Packages: What’s Included & What They Cost (UK)

by Tom Hayward

The honest anatomy of a golf cage and net package — frame, netting, impact panel, mat — and what the four UK formats really cost.

Buying Advice · Garden Golf · Golf Cage · OG Explains · Practice Cage · UK Golf ·Aug 28, 2026

Golf Practice Cage: How to Choose the Right One (UK Guide)

by Tom Hayward

Pop-up vs steel, 34mm vs 42mm, freestanding vs socketed — the three questions that pick the right golf practice cage for your garden and budget.

Buying Advice · Golf Cage · Golf Nets · Netting · OG Explains · Replacement Nets · UK Golf ·Aug 27, 2026

Golf Cage Netting: Types, Grades & Replacement Nets (UK Guide)

by Tom Hayward

Containment mesh vs impact panels, standard vs archery grade, wear signs, and UK replacement options from £172.99 — the complete golf cage netting guide.

Buying Advice · Garden Golf · Golf Hitting Mats · OG Explains · UK Golf · Weatherproofing ·Aug 25, 2026

Outdoor Golf Mats UK: Weatherproofing, Winter & Which Tees Fit

by Tom Hayward

Can a hitting mat live outside permanently, should you cover it, and will your wooden tees fit? A customer asked all three — here are the honest answers.

Garden Golf · Golf Cage · Neighbours · OG Explains · Space Planning · UK Golf ·Aug 24, 2026

Why Are Golf Cages 3m Tall? (And Can You Get a Lower One?)

by Tom Hayward

A customer asked for a 2.5m cage so the neighbours could not see it. The honest answer is no — but his sightline problem had a much better solution.

Flightscope Mevo Gen2 — tablet displaying golf launch monitor shot data

Buying Advice · FlightScope Mevo · Garmin · Golf Cage · Launch Monitors · OG Explains · UK Golf ·Aug 20, 2026

Launch Monitors in a Garden Golf Cage: Placement, Space & What to Buy (UK)

by Tom Hayward

Will it fit inside, and which one is worth it? The two questions every cage buyer asks about launch monitors — answered with real distances.

Buying Advice · Cage Planning · Garden Golf · Golf Cage · OG Explains · UK Golf ·Aug 19, 2026

The Complete Garden Golf Cage Planning Guide (UK)

by Tom Hayward

The honest UK guide to planning a garden golf cage — how much space you really need (not 6m), planning permission, neighbours, choosing your cage, the base, and cost. With a Will-It-Fit calculator.

Brand Comparison · Buying Advice · FORZA · Golf Nets · OG Explains · Spornia · UK Golf ·Aug 19, 2026

UK Golf Net Brands Compared: FORB vs FORZA vs Spornia vs Hillman (2026)

by Tom Hayward

We sell some of these brands and compete with others — so here is the honest version of the UK golf net brand comparison.

B2B · Commercial · Driving Range · Golf Cage · Golf Clubs · OG Explains · UK Golf ·Aug 18, 2026

Commercial & Professional Golf Cages UK: Clubs, Schools and Ranges

by Tom Hayward

Clubs and schools buy cages on duty cycle and safety, not price. The honest commercial spec — and where the money should actually go.

Buying Advice · Garden Golf · Golf Cage · OG Explains · Planning Permission · UK Golf ·Aug 17, 2026

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

by Tom Hayward

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.

Concertina Folding Golf Cage & Hitting Mat Bundle | 3m × 3m × 3.8m — green folding golf practice cage on grass

Base · Garden · Golf Cage · Ground Prep · Installation · OG Explains ·Aug 15, 2026

How to Build a Base for a Garden Golf Cage (UK): Grass, Platform or Sub-Base?

by Tom Hayward

Grass and U-pegs, a raised platform, or a proper MOT Type 2 sub-base? The honest guide to building the ground under a garden golf cage — including the option we talk customers out of.

Beginner Tips · Buying Advice · Golf Simulator · Installation · OG Explains ·Aug 15, 2026

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Golf Simulator

by Tom Hayward

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

Buying Advice · Golf Cage · Golf Mats · Golf Nets · OG Explains · UK Golf ·Aug 14, 2026

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

by Tom Hayward

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.

Buying Advice · Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Pros and Cons · UK Golf ·Aug 13, 2026

Pros and Cons of Owning a Golf Simulator in the UK

by Tom Hayward

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.

Buying Advice · Golf Simulator · Lifespan · Maintenance · OG Explains ·Aug 12, 2026

How Long Does a Golf Simulator Last? Lifespan by Component

by Tom Hayward

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.

Golf Net · Golf Simulator Enclosure · Home Golf Simulator · Impact Screen · OG Explains · Safety · SimBox ·Aug 11, 2026

Can You Use a Golf Simulator Without an Enclosure?

by Tom Hayward

You can absolutely run a golf simulator without an enclosure — a good net and a side screen cover most setups. Here is how to do it safely, and the honest point at which an enclosure becomes worth the money.

Illustration: golf simulator enclosure, hitting mat and a ceiling-mounted projector in a UK loft conversion, daylight; black rubber flooring

Budget Simulator · Golf Simulator Projector · Golf Simulator TV · Home Golf Simulator · Impact Screen · OG Explains ·Aug 10, 2026

Do I Need a Projector for a Golf Simulator?

by Tom Hayward

A projector and impact screen make the classic simulator picture, but plenty of great setups run on a side TV, an iPad or nothing but numbers. Here is how to decide what your room and budget actually need.

Golf Simulator PC · GSPro · Home Golf Simulator · iPad Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Simulator Software ·Aug 09, 2026

Do I Need a PC for a Golf Simulator? (Simple Answer)

by Tom Hayward

Whether you need a PC for your golf simulator depends entirely on the software you want to run. Here is the simple breakdown, with realistic UK costs for a GSPro-capable machine.

buying guide · golf mats · og-explains ·Aug 01, 2026

Ultra Tee Turf vs Driving Range Mat: Which Golf Hitting Mat Is Right For You?

by Tom Hayward

Both mats in our heavy-duty golf cage bundle turn your garden into a practice bay — but they're built differently, and the right one depends on how you like to hit. Here's a straight comparison of the materials, the feel...

Buying Guide · Garden Golf · Golf Nets · OG Explains · Practice Nets ·Jul 28, 2026

Practice Golf Nets UK: The Complete 2026 Guide

by Tom Hayward

Pop-up, frame or socked? I break down every type of practice golf net for UK homes, what breaks first, and the point where a cage becomes the smarter buy.