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

The 90-Day Practice Lab

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FORZA pro golf practice net set up outdoors for a UK brand comparison
Brand Comparison · Buying Advice · FORZA · Golf Nets · OG Explains · Spornia · UK Golf ·
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.
Professional heavy-duty steel golf practice cage with archery-grade impact panel
B2B · Commercial · Driving Range · Golf Cage · Golf Clubs · OG Explains · UK Golf ·
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.
Freestanding garden golf cage set up on a lawn close to the garden boundary
Buying Advice · Garden Golf · Golf Cage · OG Explains · Planning Permission · UK Golf ·
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.
Golf simulator TV vs projector — impact screen enclosure and TV-with-net setups side by side in a UK garage — featured image
Buying Guides · Golf Simulators · Impact Screens · Projectors ·
Golf Simulator TV vs Projector: Which Display Should You Use?
by Tom Hayward
Projector and impact screen or a TV beside a net? An honest UK comparison of cost, immersion, room light and safety — plus hybrid setups that use both.
Base · Garden · Golf Cage · Ground Prep · Installation · OG Explains ·
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.
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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.
Launch monitor with net setup beside a full golf simulator room — launch monitor vs full simulator featured image
Buying Guides · Golf Simulators · Launch Monitors ·
Launch Monitor Only vs Full Golf Simulator: Which Should You Buy?
by Tom Hayward
A launch monitor with a net costs a third of a full simulator, but which will you actually use? Cost tiers, honest recommendations and the upgrade path.
Golfer using a launch monitor and golf cage outside in a UK garden — outdoor golf simulator setup featured image
Golf Cages · Golf Simulators · Launch Monitors · Outdoor Practice ·
Can You Use a Golf Simulator Outside? UK Outdoor Setup Guide
by Tom Hayward
A full simulator struggles outdoors, but a launch monitor and cage thrive. What works outside in the UK, what doesn't, and how to build a setup that lasts.
Garden golf simulator cabin in a UK back garden with simulator enclosure visible inside — featured image
Buying Guides · Garden Rooms · Golf Simulators · Planning Permission ·
Garden Golf Simulator Cabin UK: Costs, Planning & What to Buy
by Tom Hayward
Purpose-built garden cabins are the fastest-growing way to house a golf simulator in the UK. Realistic all-in costs, working dimensions, planning rules and the bundles that fit.
Compact garden golf simulator enclosure with hitting mat — OpenGolfer
Garden Room · Garden Shed · Golf Simulator · Shed Conversion · UK Guide ·
Garden Shed Golf Simulator: Can You Convert Yours? UK Guide
by Tom Hayward
Can your garden shed become a golf simulator room? Honest size checks against typical UK sheds, the insulation, damp-proofing and power work needed, and realistic budgets.
Golf cage in a UK garden upgraded with a launch monitor and tablet — golf cage to golf simulator upgrade path featured image
Budget · Golf Cage · Golf Simulator · Launch Monitors · Upgrade Path ·
From Golf Cage to Golf Simulator: The Budget Upgrade Path
by Tom Hayward
The staged route from garden golf cage to full golf simulator: what each upgrade costs, what it actually gains you, and the money traps to avoid along the way.
Garden golf practice in a netted cage in a UK back garden close to neighbouring houses — featured image
Garden Golf · Garden Practice · Golf Cage · Golf Nets · Neighbours ·
Garden Golf Practice Without Annoying the Neighbours: UK Guide
by Tom Hayward
How to practise golf in your garden without neighbour complaints: noise timing, cages and baffle netting for stray balls, and where you stand under UK nuisance law.
buying guide · comparison · golf cage ·
Home vs Professional Golf Cage: Which 3m × 3m × 3m Cage Is Right For You?
by Open Golfer
The two most popular ways to build a full-size 3m × 3m × 3m practice cage at home are the budget-friendly Forb Portable Golf Cage (£269.99) and our premium Pro Golf Cage & Hitting Mat Bundle. Both give you full...
Golf Cage Winter Care UK: Leave It Up or Take It Down?
Garden Golf · Golf Cages · Maintenance · Winter Golf ·
Golf Cage Winter Care UK: Leave It Up or Take It Down?
by Tom Hayward
Should your garden golf cage stay up through a UK winter? What frost, UV and storms actually do to netting and frames, how to store a cage properly, and how to keep practising through the cold.
buying guide · golf mats · og-explains ·
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...

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