How To Play Indoor Golf

Indoor golf has been a popular indulgence for many people not only to keep their putting skills sharp but also to break the monotony of work. It is a very different experience compared to outdoor golfing, and the rules are different as well! 

These days you can also experience the thrill of playing on the best golf courses in the world from your living room thanks to golf simulators.  

If you’ve taken a sudden interest in indoor golf and want to know how to play it, you’ve come to the right place. 

Starting from the techniques and accessories to common tips and advice, here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about how to play indoor golf.

Key Takeaways

• Indoor golf is more simplified than proper golf.
• Indoor golf is best for practicing and honing skills.
• It’s significantly less expensive than playing regularly on golf courses

What is Indoor Golfing?

Simply put, indoor golfing is the act of practicing or playing golf indoors instead of a real-life golf course. 

Unlike regular golf, the inexpensive and simple nature of indoor golf has drawn a lot of crowds over the years, with hundreds of indoor golfing arenas having sprung up all over the world over the past decade.

The term encompasses a wide range of activities including indoor driving ranges, chipping areas, putting greens, machines, and home golf simulators.

The basic equipment of indoor golf and outdoor golf are the same- you need a set of golf putties, a golf ball, and a golf tee. Depending on your putting mat you put or swing the balls.

Types of Indoor Golf

When it comes to indoor golf, there are two types of setups to choose from- traditional and golf simulators. Here’s a brief rundown of both.

“Traditional” Indoor Golfing

Traditional indoor golfing involves practicing hard swings toward a net or a simple putting mat. 

All you need are golf putties, a golf ball, and a thin strip of putting mat. 

Practicing on a putting mat is highly recommended for beginners as it is a very important technique and the setup is inexpensive and takes very little space.

If you plan to practice using a net then you need a large area to set up which can be easily done in a garage or a basement. A net bar along with a large-sized putty mat is required for this kind of indoor golfing setup. 

The advantage of practicing indoor golfing with a net is that it allows you to improve your overall form and posture which is not possible with basic putting practice.

Indoor Golf Simulators: Where It’s At!

Indoor golf simulators have become very popular in recent years thanks to the level of detail and immersion they bring to indoor golfing. 

Golfing simulators use a combination of different peripherals to simulate the physics of a golf swing and ball trajectory to virtually play in some of the most popular golf courses in the world on your TV screen.

It goes without saying that indoor golf simulators are significantly more expensive than traditional indoor golfing setups and equipment, but the level of immersion it brings is well worth the price. They also provide valuable insight into your skills and technique by measuring the metrics of each shot you take such as the swing trajectory, speed of the ball, and more.

Benefits of Indoor Golfing

Wondering why you should opt for indoor golfing instead of visiting a golf course IRL and practicing there? Here are a couple of simple reasons why:

1)      It Helps You Hone Your Skills: Getting good at golf is nothing to sneeze at, and if you intend to get better you need a lot of practice. Unless you have a plush job with plenty of disposable income, visiting the golf course on a regular basis can burn through your wallet. Indoor golfing provides you with the perfect opportunity to hone your skills without spending too much.

2)      No Worrying About Weather: Nothing can spell bad news for an idyllic golfing session with friends like bad weather. With an indoor golfing setup, you won’t have to worry about bad weather at all and play all year round, even when it’s snowing.

3)      Golf Simulators Bring the World to Your Home: Depending on which golf simulator you purchase, you can have anything between 100 to 250+ golf courses to hone your skills and compete with your friends. Though simulators can’t replicate the genuine feeling of being on an open golf course, they allow you to experience a whole new world of golfing experience.

4)      Fun Times With Friends: With an indoor golf simulator or golfing net at your home, you can turn your place into a popular hangout on weekends. Socialize, gossip, and compete without having to worry about spending hundreds of dollars to have a good time.

Final Thoughts

Now that you have a pretty clear idea about what indoor golfing is all about and how to play indoor gold, why don’t you give it a try? Just do a bit of research on which options will fit your home space and budget and you’ll have a fun sport to play for years to come.

Indoor Golf Clubs

If you’re looking for real-time analysis of your swing and how to better it, Indoor Golf Clubs has Full Swing Golf Simulators complete with TruGolf E6 simulator software.  The E6 provides extensive swing analysis data including: club face, club path, back and side spin, launch angle and more!  Combined with our 130″ projector screens, Indoor Golf Clubs give your the ultimate golf simulation experience!

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