DIY At-Home Golf Driving Range
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- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2020
- As a Washington State REALTOR®, I can sell you a house, but who are we kidding...It's not a home until you have an at-home golf driving range. So, to inspire you to build your own, here is a general guide on how I made mine. Enjoy!
Amazon links:
Net
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Golf Mat (UPDATE 10/25/2020 - The current price is $199. No idea why the price skyrocketed, but I paid $60-$70 for it in 2018)
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I’m trying to make something easy, affordable, and can be broken down to put in my otherwise useless side yard for my daughter for softball. This is exactly what I needed to see!
Thanks man! Good work! 👍🏽
I did something similar in my basement, netting fastened to the ceiling studs with a skytrak best money I've ever spent. If I lived in a more remote area I would have loved to use your idea for outside. Thanks for the video great job.
Thank you! One day, I’ve gotta get it indoors, but not enough ceiling height...wish I had your basement :)
Your setup is great! This is exactly what I want to build. Something that fully encloses me, allows me to put up and remove the entire structure somewhat easily, and would allow me to hit off a good quality hitting mat with my Flightscope Mevo+ which is essentially just sitting around useless at the moment. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you for the feedback…Happy it gives you some inspiration. Good luck to ya!
That is the most awesome ultimate pandemic/antisocial setup I have seen. Great job! Skytrack is a must because I think driving in a net gives you nothing more than good impact feeling.. the end result/alignment can't be measured. Thanks for sharing
LOL…Much appreciated! You are correct, without the launch monitor, it would be tough to get any feedback on my swing.
I'd be happy to hit the ball consistently I don't care where it goes 😂
You missed the part about the monitor??
Congrats on the set up, hope you have a good summer out there!
Thanks! Still darn cold out here 🥶 Hurry up summer!
You made that so perfect with burried pole supports and hooks. Nice job
THE BEST DIY GOLF AT-HOME PRATICE VID EVER!!!! THANK YOU JEFE!!!!
My goodness! Thank you so much!
Top notch build, best I've seen.
Much appreciated!!!
Great simple project and video was well done! Thanks!
Thank you!
“Hey honey! I’ve got an idea!” That looks amazing!
Thank you!
I did it my handicap was a 6, now im a 12 i tore it down im back to a 6
lol at the running man dance...and what a good lookin dog!
Nali says thank you! :)
This is probably the best design I've seen for a DIW pop up! Thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can’t use it right now because of the random “The Day After Tomorrow” snow storm that blew through here :)
This is amazing. Thanks for the detailed video
Happy you enjoyed! Thank you 👍
After I crushed a 3 iron off the toe, right past my net down towards the road below. I think this is my winter project.
I had a single panel net, and I did the exact same thing with a 4 iron. Hence, I now have this 😂
Holy shit, i didnt ask for this video but thank you youtube. Awesome setup, i was skeptical about it until i saw the tablet with launch angle and spin rate monitor. Im sold
Happy you enjoyed it…Thanks :)
Best video yet!
Thank you!!!
That dog is adorable!
Nali thanks you :)
This is an awesome design. I am certainly building this!
Thank you, and hit em straight :)
Best backyard range video I’ve ever seen. Love that it can be removed
Excellent...Glad you enjoyed. Hopefully, it sparked some ideas and improvements if you decide to make one. Thank you!
Nice setup there to polish those swing. You've got a great swing also! Fore
Much appreciated…I’m a driving range king. I can hit all day on the range, but then put me on the first tee box 😬🤪🤣FORE!
this is awesome gonna do it too
Really good video. I keep referring it to friends. I have yet to build mine, but this is my model for construction. We’ll done.
Thank you very much! Hope you find some ways to improve on it when you go to build yours 👍
This is brilliant. Great job, sir.
Awwww…Thank you! Much appreciated :)
Very useful! Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it…Thank you!
Who knew you were so handy? Great videos!
Thanks, John! I had no idea either :). Hope you are doing well!
Fantastic video! Thanks for providing the material information
Glad you enjoyed…thx!
Sweet set up, and a nicely done video. Cheers!
Cheers and Thank You!
Thanks for sharing, that is an innovative set-up.
Thank you so much!
Nice set up! Thanks for sharing.
Happy you enjoyed :) Thx!
This is awesome. Great video!
Thank you!
Fantastic! 👏🏽
Thank you!
Love this Video! and the puppy!!!
Nali and I say thank you! 🐾❤️👍
Genius. That's awesome
Thank you very much! 👍
My man, this is impressive 🏆🏆🏆 Well done
Hey thanks! :)
Neato. I would set the tee pad further back so you have plenty of overhead clearance and you get a better look at the ball placement.
Agreed, but unfortunately I didn’t have the distance behind me. I was able to use my home roof eves to get the clearance I needed, but obviously someone 6’ or taller will probably be swiping the top net. I don’t mind being close to the impact zone either…Since I can’t see much of the ball flight/path, it teaches me to keep my head still and down through the swing 👍
This is brilliant !
Thank you! :)
Good luck with your pooch. We have lived through it for over a decade, but fortunately medication has controlled it pretty well. Nice setup, too, I’d love to have that Skytrac…
Thanks for the well wishes. Nali is doing great (knock on wood)…I hope we continue to be as lucky as your pup. Thx! 🐾❤️
Insanely good 👍
Many many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant. Top man.
Thank you!
This is actually really well done and very practical!!! Good video production as well!!
Thank you so much...Happy you enjoyed it :)
SERIOUSLY 🏆💙💙🏆 what a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!!
You are great!
Nice work there. Good swing too.
Thank you very much…Video is old. I’ve gotta get back to work on my swing 🤣
Nice affordable setup. Nicely done
Thank you!
I am so jealous!
This is awesome
Thank you!
Superfun man...thanks
Glad you enjoyed…Thank you!
Pretty cool video. Thanks.
Thank you!
great video i can't wait to build my own
Thank you…Have fun building yours!
Wow! Nicely done sir👍
Thank you!
This is such a cool projet!
Very nice!
Thanks!
I rarely take the time to comment on a video but that one my friend was AWESOME!
Awwww shucks...Much appreciated! Thank you!
i found a net myself that is not doubled, but I myself am thinking of getting a 20' x 30' tarp to go over the net it's self, this may also allow me to incorporate an optishot 2 since that would take out a good portion of sunlight, if not I could just get the garmen approach r10 and use the home tee hero software
Give it a go! Definitely get that tarp or double up your net on your impact area…Have fun!
awesome job brotha.
Much appreciated!
Brilliant!!!!!!🏌️🏌️🏌️👍
Thank you! ⛳️
Wow....smart way to get up and running.....one of my neighbors will like it.....lol....here's my edit....the other neighbor won't but I'd LOVE it.
🤣
Loved it. Now i need a house to build on LOL
Glad you liked…My Realtor game is better than my golf game. So, I can help you find that house 😂
Great design sir! Will make an exactly same one in my backyard. How far between each pole did you set up? What dimension do you recommend so that the net is not too loose or too tight? Thanks in advance!
Thank you…Each net is gonna stretch differently. I would wait until you have the net and stretch it to about 75% of its max length, and measure that length. That’s the number I would use to set your pipes in the mortar at that slight outward angle. Your posts will be the outward angle needed for the remaining 100% of the net’s max stretch. You want it pretty close to it being max stretched out in the end. Hope this helps.
Great setup sir! From the swing I’d like to guess your handicap since no one else tried. Swing looks pretty solid, my guess is 10 hdcp.
Thanks :) Solid guess…I was down to around a 10 when I shot this video, but it has snuck up there due to my lack of practice - hovering around a 13 now 😢
lovely set up bro
Appreciate it!
Dude! I gotta build one
(on obstacles in backyard will make your wife happy) in the meantime you enjoy your golf range that's so cool mister
Thank you!
Sick bruh🤙🏼
🤣👍⛳️
Not bad, well done.
Thank you!
Get a cloth white projector screen to put on the net and a cheap projector and then you can play a golf game at night. So much better than looking at a monitor.
I agree! But I’m cheap! Lol
Hello @blue root properties I just want to know where did you buy the sky track and how much did it cost to you !
Ps: what an amazing video !!!
Much appreciated...I bought mine directly through SkyTrak on-line (www.SkyTrakgolf.com). It was about $1,900 for the unit, and then you pay $100-200/year depending on the type of subscription you want. They typically have interest free financing, at least they did when I bought mine (I think it was 18 months 0% interest). Just FYI - Their subscription upload/renewal and unit registration is a bit wonky, and I had a difficult time with customer service to sort it out. You get what you pay for :)
@3:32 "3 & a 1/4 inch" Dude, if that's 3 & a 1/4 then you are *HUGE*
No but seriously, Thank you for the video. I really appreciate it.
I just got a Garmin R10 & want an easy solution that isn't an eye sore.
lol…Good to hear it was helpful. Hit ‘em well…Thanks!
Some people think Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are geniuses. Next to you, they are mere beginners. You are a man of super intelligence and vision!
Ummm...Thanks :) However, I would rather have the bank accounts of those two. If I did, my video would be a tour of my own personal 36 hole course that only I can play (and you too) LOL
Hahaha “Wife didn’t want to see it all the time” 😂🤣
True story 🤣
Thanks for sharing! Hope your dog is doing okay!
Thank you! And Nali is doing well with the exception of two knee surgeries this past year. I’d own my own golf course if it wasn’t for the vet bills…but I wouldn’t exchange her for anything 🐾❤️
Great video
Thank you!
Great video. Just bought a net and this video is my blueprint. Question, how much space is between the back of the net (where you hit into) and your house? Does the net fully absorb the impact of the golf ball without kicking back into the house? I’m building it on the side of my house and it will be facing my fence. So curious how much space I need in between the two so the golf ball doesn’t bounce off my fence and ricochets back.
I have about 3 to 3.5 feet between the net and my house. The net on the side that I hit came with a double net. So, it is rather heavy and stops about 95% of my shots from hitting the house. The other 5% of drives barely grazes the wall. Another half a foot clearance, and there wouldn't be any worries. If you have a single net you are hitting into, I would definitely put up another hitting panel, tarp, or something to beef it up.
Nicely done awesome build. Just got the approval from my wife to build one. Loved the netting I'm not sure if I will use the metal conduit or pvc, leaning towards the metals. Do you to pay yearly fee for Skytrak?
I forgot to add that the first step in building this is (1) Get your wife’s approval 😀 I definitely wouldn’t recommend PVC as the weight from the net will likely be too much, unless you are going to build a more permanent cage. And, yes, I do pay for the SkyTrak subscription ($199/year) for the driving range and a simulator that allows you to play real courses, like; Pebble Beach, Chambers Bay, St Andrews, etc. You can play in virtual tournaments with other players too, but I haven’t ventured into that area yet. Hope the build goes well!
if you just want a driving range, there is no yearly fee.
Cool project!! Do some of your harder struck shots hit the wall behind the net?
Much appreciated...I have about 3 to 3.5 feet between the net and my wall. Plus, the net is rather heavy with it being a double net on the hitting panel. I will every once in a while graze the wall with a drive.
Mike, you're now 3 years on since you've built your at home practice net (Brilliant idea BTW). A couple of questions. How's it held up? What changes / updates have you made or would have liked to have known in the beginning? Have you come up with a similar solution to deal with the rain in the PNW so you're not limited to practicing in the "summer" season only?
Dang…All very good questions 👍 Everything is as it was the first day that I put it together. One “mistake” I made - I set up my pavers stone area for my swing mat in the middle of the net area. I wish I would have placed it more off-center and to the right side, since I’m right handed. When I first started swinging, my backswing and follow-through was brushing the left side of the net and every once and a while hit one of the supports (annoying and distracting). So, I’ve had to shift the right side of my mat off the paver area. Easy fix would be to add another couple pavers to the right side, but the lack of a solid surface under the hitting area is actually a little more “life-like” since the ground out here is relatively soft. No fixes for the rain, yet, other than I’ve contemplated some sort of tarp cover. However, it just doesn’t rain so much that I can’t get out and use it at least once or twice a week. Thank you!
Hey man, thanks for the idea! Mu question is: how is the Matzilla golf mat holding up and did you get the one w/ the pad attached? 2 questions I guess lol, if no padding, does it slide or bunch up? TY
I actually bought an “All Turf Mats” off of Amazon. It’s held up really well. Thick pad underneath and the “grass” is dense and strong enough to hold up a tee. The pad itself is pretty darn heavy, and I’ve never had it slip underneath me (but part of that might be due to the fact I have rough concrete pavers underneath it). I never have any concerns about hitting down into it, as the pad underneath is rather substantial.
Great concept! Love the setup. How much for everything including the lunch monitor and all?
Thank you! The net and mat cost about $325 total (unfortunately that was a while back, and everything is waaaay more expensive). The poles and hardware cost maybe another $50-$75. The SkyTrak unit costs just under $2k, and you have to subscribe to the service each year (about $100-$200 a year depending on the package you want).
Good
Thank you!
nice dance moves, sir
LOL! Thx
How good is that launch monitor at picking up on miss hits, does it detect if you shanked, hooked, or sliced the ball?
The reason why I went with this monitor was because of its ability and accuracy in measuring spin, shanks, hooks, slices, etc…and it was cheap by comparison to all the other bells and whistles it came with. The only complaint I have with it is - direct sunlight messes with its ability to pick up the ball. I do need to find a way to keep the hitting area and the unit’s “eyes” under shade.
Great setup! Thinking of using some of these ideas, particularly how you cemented the pipes into the ground to hold up the long poles. Do you find that the pipes and poles make any noise or squeaking when you hit balls? Just wondering how the metal-on-metal deals with the impact and whether that would annoy me.
Thanks and happy it inspired some thoughts for you…Now that you mention metal on metal noise, I really don’t hear any or perhaps I’m just not bothered by it (if there is any). There is some space between the poles and the pipe. So, if there was noise that bothered me, I would just jam a tee in the space and get back to playing. You could also try wrapping some thin weather stripping around the bottom of the pole…again, if it was an issue. I think the double net on the impact side really absorbs most of the force and subsequent movement in the poles. Best of luck to you.
@@bluerootproperties9409 Right, I was trying to listen for it in the video but there really wasn’t any noise when you hit, so it must be pretty quiet. Thanks for confirming!
What about just using a simple pop up net like the Spornia SP-7?
Nope. I used to have a net just like the one you suggest…My wedges would go right over it, my shanks would go around it, it costs about the same (mine might actually be a little less), and I wouldn’t have a video to share 😆
Love it! How does this setup hold up to very windy days?
Thank you! Since I only have it up when I’m I using it, I haven’t really been out in the elements or wind tunnel tested it yet :) However, I’ve been out there on some breezy days, and I have no complaints.
Really impressed with the build. Could you update the description with links to the net and mat on Amazon?
Sure! Let me see if I can find the purchase and I will update the description. Thx!
Hey Kevin, I tossed those links in there for ya. Unfortunately, the net doesn’t look available, and the mat’s price went up 3x what I paid for it in 2018...Yikes!
Very Nice! Looking to do something similar but in my garage.
Go for it! Just find your net first, and build around it. Good luck!
@@bluerootproperties9409 Thanks already finished...need to add some side netting to protect against the dreaded S -word but hitting foam balls for now with a camera to work on my swing! Thanks
@@timk2853 Lol...If I could have found a net that had covered the backside of me, I would bought it for that very reason :)
what were the measurements on spacing for the 6 inch pipes that are in the ground? 10 feet apart on width and the one every 5 feet or so for the length of it?
It depends on your net. I would measure the net, rather than trust what the specs for the net say. You want to keep the net from sagging too low, or you are going to hit the top of the net each time you swing. This is why I angled the in-ground pipes away from the middle, as you also have to account for the poles bending from the net’s weight. So, you have to find your net’s “happy-place” with how far it stretches too keep it tight and not sag too much before you place your pipes in the ground. The middle ones are more for adding support and keeping the sag minimal. The net I purchased is pretty heavy, and I found adding the middle supports definitely took the strain off the main supports at the corners. Also, my net was a 10x10x10, but there was almost another half foot added due to the hanging loops at the corners…Hope this helps and good luck!
If you did not use your house as support in the impact area, how many additional pipes would you use?
I would probably only add the one on the left corner. I wouldn’t want to add a pole in the middle of the impact area, as I’d be a little nervous of a ricochet should I actually hit one straight 🤣. So, in total, I would have 6 pipes - 3 on each side. However, If I was getting too much sag in the middle on my impact side, I would try to figure out how to add an extension arm on another pole to allow me to hold up the middle without adding the hazard of a ricochet…Hope that makes sense 👍
Very nice for a practice guy like You!
Only one problem as I can see, net are to close to wall of house?
Balls com back on you, what do you say?
Nice job,
Johnny
No issues at all. I have a little more than 3 feet between my net and the house wall. Plus, I have the net just hanging there. So, I think the net’s slack absorbs and slows the ball before it has a chance to impact the house.
Wife just passed away and I’m thinking of doing something like this on my property but it could stay up permanently…any suggestions on how a full time set up should go…any chance you have links for the netting? Love the idea and it may help my depression
I’m so sorry for your loss…Depending where you live, I’m not sure if you want to put a set up like this outside full-time. Out here in Washington, the rain kind of forces me to pack it up. However, I have considered getting roof over it. The SkyTrak has some issues in direct sunlight on its sensor. So, some shade would be a welcome addition. If I was going to make it permanent, I probably wouldn’t concern myself with the pole in the ground…Probably just think of a design more like a shower curtain, where the net can just hang to the ground. Not sure if that makes any sense…The net I purchased was from Amazon - Dynamax Sports Store. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Amazon carries it anymore, but I’m sure you can find something similar. Here was the product description on their 10x10x10 net:
“This commercial grade netting from Dynamax Sports is made from the durable No.18 Twisted Knotted Nylon netting. It is UV and weather treated to last year round indoors or outdoors. The 3/4" square mesh will stop high impact balls from passing through including those hit by drivers. Each net will be reinforced with a 1/4" rope border with a spring clip at each corner.”
I have a golf net and was hitting balls one day. When I finished, I walked back into the house, got some water, and told my wife that if anyone from the subdivision behind us asked her if we lost any golf balls just say no.
Baaaaaahahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣
Trying to save money and have never done this. Would 1/2 inch bird netting work? Or is that not strong enough
Interesting...There are so many thicknesses and strengths. It might, but for how long...I don’t know. Let us know how it works, if you do try it.
Tarp works just as well as netting, and PVC works just as well as galvanized piping...However...GREAT JOB!!!
Thanks!
you are awesome, but not so sure my girl will think that when i set it somthine simulere up in our small garden :D thank you for this amasing video
Naaaa...I’m sure she will love it LOL. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Somthine Simulere was my favourite European Tour player.
I love this! The problem I’m facing is that the nipple pipes would have to be on my lawn. And I would not like to have them stick up, so you think it would be possible to have them deeper to be leveled with the ground when not being used? Or would that not work? Mostly because I don’t want anyone tripping over them or that my robot mower will break going over them. Also, since this is a year ago. Have you had any problem with the net breaking?
Glad you enjoyed! My only concern about burying the pipes lower in the ground would be the final height of the top net above you. The conduit pipe is only 10 feet long. So, if you fully bury the 6” support pipe and cap, you will end up with a final height of the net being under 9’6” (as the top net will still likely sag a bit). Just double check how high you normally swing, as I would find it annoying to do all the work and end up consistently hitting the top net in your backswing or follow through.
@@bluerootproperties9409 I will try to get hold on some longer pipes. What kind of metal would you recommend? Would any work? The prices are a bit different in Sweden, and we don’t really use a lot of emt conduits.
Darn good question…I’m not sure what you have out there. I guess I would make a trip to the hardware store and see if there is something that behaves similarly to the 3/4” conduit. PVC will likely be too flexible and unable to hold up to the weight of the net without building an entire cage. Fully galvanized plumbing pipe will likely be too heavy, impractical, and expensive. Sorry…wish I could be more helpful :(
I tried burying 6” nipples into the lawn with some concrete mix around it but the tension from the net ripped them right out of the ground. I’m going to have to dig down at least a foot for a solid base I think next week. Awesome video and thanks for the idea.
@@Mizza62 Oh snap! (Pun intended)…but serious, sorry to hear your first attempt didn’t work out. I too dug down about 12-18 inches, and had to put a few large rocks at the bottom of the hole to keep the 6” pipe from sinking into the concrete. Trial and error…but it sucks to have an issue when you are dealing with mortar/concrete. Best of luck to you and your second attempt! 🤞
Awesome video, great disclaimers, disclosures, and suggestions. I love this!
For future videos the music started to get a bit annoying after the first half of the video. It might be worth either making it quieter, choosing a different song for different parts, or just omitting sound altogether. Sometimes less is more!
For the record I still thumbs-upped the video. We need more people like you and videos like this on RUclips
Thanks!
Agree that driving to a range and paying sucks, but the experience and looking at the vast field is worth the pay. Also networking
Staring at the wall of my house isn't a replacement for a nice field of green grass and blue skies, I agree...But at least my puppies come visit me :)
@@bluerootproperties9409 my dog died several weeks ago, dont rub it on my face bruh
Aw man, I’m so sorry…
Hey, do you have another golf net also to recommend? Yours isn't available anymore unfortunatly :(
Unfortunately, I really don’t see another product that is all inclusive like what I purchased and listed. There are a few products with the full 10x10x10 foot enclosure, but it appears they might have a mesh size of 1”, don’t have a secondary impact net/panel, and/or don’t have the loops at the corner that make it easier to hang. You might have to piece it together. Your net should not have a mesh size greater than 7/8”…3/4” or smaller is preferable. The one I purchased is 7/8” mesh and an errant shot that misses the front double impact panel will get through the net. So, if you end up with a 7/8” mesh net, make sure you double up the front impact panel…plus, it would help to have the front and secondary impact panels separated by at least 3 inches. If you cannot find a net with looped corners, you can always pick up some climbing/carabiner clips for a couple bucks at a hardware store. I wish they hadn’t discontinued what I bought…It is still a great net (going on well over 2 years). Hope this helps…Good luck!
This is unbelievable!!! Can you please send me the details of the dimensions? I really want to give this a shot.
Thank you! I put the links to the items I purchased in the video description. The dimensions will vary given the type and size of net you end up with. So, buy the net first, and work from there. Good luck!
Where did you find that storage unit and what are the dimensions?
It’s just a Rubbermaid outdoor storage box. Probably around 2’ x 4’. I just found it at one of the big box stores. Nothing fancy 👍