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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Things to know before buying a golf simulator — checking driver ceiling clearance in a UK garage — featured image

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.

Golfer hitting a driver inside a heavy-duty garden golf cage with net and hitting mat set

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.

Golf simulator pros and cons UK — golfer using a home simulator in a British garden room — featured image

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

Golf Simulator Pros and Cons UK: A Brutally Honest List

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.

How long does a golf simulator last — home simulator components in a UK garage — featured image

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 simulator without an enclosure — hitting into a net with a launch monitor and side TV, featured image

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.

Golf simulator without a projector using a side-mounted TV and hitting net — featured image

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 setup in a UK garage simulator room — do I need a PC for a golf simulator featured image

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.

Ball Tracking · Education · Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Spin · Technology ·May 07, 2026

Golf Simulator Ball Tracking Explained: Spin, Speed and Launch (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Understanding how your home golf simulator tracks ball flight helps you interpret data and improve faster. Spin, speed, and launch angle explained.

Camera · Home Golf Simulator · Launch Monitor · OG Explains · Photometric · Technology ·May 07, 2026

How Camera Launch Monitors Work: Photometric Technology Explained (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Camera-based launch monitors power premium home golf simulator setups. Learn how photometric technology captures club and ball data with remarkable precision.

Doppler · Home Golf Simulator · Launch Monitor · OG Explains · Radar · Technology ·May 07, 2026

How Radar Launch Monitors Work: Doppler Technology Explained (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Radar launch monitors power many home golf simulator setups. Learn how Doppler technology tracks your ball, what metallic dots do, and how accuracy compares.

Education · Home Golf Simulator · How It Works · OG Explains · Technology ·May 06, 2026

How Golf Simulators Work: The Complete Technology Guide (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Ever wondered how a home golf simulator actually works? This complete guide explains every component from launch monitor to software to projector display.

Benchmarks · Data · Handicap · Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains ·May 06, 2026

Golf Simulator Benchmarks by Handicap: Where Do You Stand? (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Where do your simulator numbers stack up? Compare your home golf simulator data against realistic benchmarks for every handicap bracket.

Data · Education · Home Golf Simulator · Metrics · OG Explains · Technology ·May 06, 2026

How to Read Golf Simulator Data: Every Metric Explained Simply (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Your home golf simulator produces a wealth of data on every shot. This guide explains every metric in plain English so you can use the numbers to improve.

Course Management · Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Strategy · Training ·May 05, 2026

Golf Simulator Course Management: Play Smarter on the Course (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Your home golf simulator is the perfect tool for improving course management. Learn club selection strategy, risk-reward decisions, and smarter scoring.

Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Practice · Seasonal · Training · Winter ·May 05, 2026

Golf Simulator Winter Training Plan UK: Stay Sharp Off-Season (2026)

by OpenGolfer

A structured winter training plan on your home golf simulator keeps your game sharp from October to March. Emerge in spring playing better than ever.

Club Speed · Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Power · Training ·May 05, 2026

How to Increase Club Head Speed Using a Golf Simulator (2026)

by OpenGolfer

Your home golf simulator provides the data and environment needed to increase club head speed. Follow this structured protocol for measurable distance gains.

Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Practice · Routine · Warm-Up ·May 04, 2026

Golf Simulator Pre-Round Warm-Up: 15-Minute Routine (2026)

by OpenGolfer

A structured 15-minute warm-up on your home golf simulator can save you strokes every round. Here is the exact routine to follow before your tee time.

Accessibility · Home Golf Simulator · Ladies · OG Explains · Women ·May 04, 2026

Golf Simulator for Ladies UK: Breaking the Boys' Club Myth (2026)

by OpenGolfer

A home golf simulator removes every barrier for women golfers. Practise on your terms, track your data, and improve without the clubhouse pressure.

Accessibility · Home Golf Simulator · OG Explains · Practice · Seniors ·May 04, 2026

Golf Simulator for Seniors UK: Low-Impact Practice Year-Round (2026)

by OpenGolfer

A comprehensive guide to home golf simulators for senior golfers in the UK, covering low-impact practice benefits, accessible setup, and recommended systems.