How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Fred Closs — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:46:59 GMT

Great idea Dean. We wish we could.

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Hotsauce — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:53:23 GMT

Chipping and putting on carpet is a good way to go. I'll also fire some foam or whiffle balls around the yard in the snow. It's not perfect, but it keeps you in shape (sort of)

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Dr. Kovatchian — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:40:50 GMT

Paul, 1. Make sure you do golf related exercise...find a great cross training class that will help build your core. 2. Pick up a golf club at least once a day....take a few swings and work on your grip..etc. 3. Get some of these balls...www.almostgolfball.com.....last winter I hit these in my basement into a very heavy curtain in front of my deck sliding glass doors...not a problem at all...mostly 7 irons and drivers....I had my best spring in years. 4. Read some great golf books. 5. Don't break your back shoveling snow. Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Kovatchian

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Dean A — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:30:53 GMT

Move to California, it's still in the high 60's here...

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Fred Closs — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:11:45 GMT

There have been several good ideas posted - buy a net, et cetera. We bought an Optishot simulator, a mat and net. Not only do we use it to work on our swings because it has such great feedback, we play. it's a not the cheapest option, but we get our money's worth out of it. Hope it helps.

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James B — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:41:14 GMT

If you can't get outdoors to practice or, you don't have an indoor range, work on a few basics at home. Take some time everyday to work on basics : setup, grip, posture, etc. Work on your putting across the room or down the hall. We have wood floors & I was having trouble putting to targets because the ball would roll forever on the hardwood. So, I purchased a putting mat that is about 8' long and I use that. I use to have this neat laser that went on the tip of my 7 iron grip. I could take really slow swings and the laser would show me where the club was pointing during the swing. Great for learning how to stay on plane. I went out on me last year and I haven't purchased a new one yet. I saw a few on ebay and they are great for indoor/off season practice in the house.

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chuck h — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:09:44 GMT

Find an indoor golf facility such as GOLFSOLUTIONS Zionsville IN 4000 sq ft indoor range trackman and launch monitors,two putting greens,club repair,simsurround simmulator,fitness club,golf instructors,TPI certified trainers,expert club fitters.

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JPHB — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:36:13 GMT

yeah - find a field, and on bearable days get out there - just make sure you have a target. I use a field near my home early in the morning when no one is there, and it's really great practice.

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Chris92009 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:39:18 GMT

I agree with Raymond, a net should for fundamental/swing thought concepts....in my view a heated tee on a range will help keep your swing crisp. The net will also work but in different ways, together they can be a great combo! Also, do not forget about exercise such as what is at titleist performance institute. Lots of stretching, strength and other assorted tips to keep yourself in "golf shape" for next spring! Good luck!

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SD_Golfer — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:02:59 GMT

Thanks Gang, knew I could get some great advice here :)

I think I will get a mat and net and practice outside (my ceilings aren't high enough). We used to have an indoor virtual golf place, but they closed up, Looks like I will practice swing drills and fundamentals indoors, and try to be brave thru the winter and hit some balls off into a field.

Thanks again :)

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One Putt — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:02:31 GMT

I just ordered a net and a mat...Hopeing i will be able to keep mine. Good luck Greg B

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Raymond W — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:20:23 GMT

Well you have a couple of choices. You can find a driving range with a hitting area that is covered or buy an indoor net and hit into it. If you use an indoor net most of your work should be on drills to address swing fundamentals. Because although you may feel like you are flushing the ball you can develop swing flaws as a result of not seeing the ball flight.

Hope that gives you some ideas.

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

JPHB — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:39:05 GMT

practice slow motion swings in your house, find a heated driving range if possible, practice putting on a carpet indoors, and last but not least brave the cold and hit some balls in a local park or field.

Re: How can I keep my swing over the winter?

Michael S — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:17:33 GMT

Find an indoor "golf dome" in your area.

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Joey P — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:51:01 GMT

Go to a heated range, I know there are 2 within 10 miles of my house, and some golf instructors have indoor lesson facilities and heated golf academies. Also go to Golf Galaxy and for like $50 you can buy a net to hit into, and you can hit full shots in your basement or wherever. Hope that was helpful

Joey