Closed on our next home today! Idea time...

[PMookie]

Well, I signed on the MANY dotted lines today, closing on our next home. We're pretty excited, and I'm for sure blessed. 

BUT, here's what I need suggestions on: I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc. So, I'm looking for suggestions. I've been roaming around the various threads on these, but what have you found for your garage, or basement, "man cave", that I should really look into for having somewhere to hit and putt on rainy days? 

I can't afford a launch monitor, so that's out, but anything else is helpful, even club/shoe storage. I'll still need to be able to keep it all "condensed"...  

Thanks!

[tommc23]

In lieu of a LM you could use a swing caddie off the mat.

[tony@CIC]

Well, I signed on the MANY dotted lines today, closing on our next home. We're pretty excited, and I'm for sure blessed. 
BUT, here's what I need suggestions on: I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc. So, I'm looking for suggestions. I've been roaming around the various threads on these, but what have you found for your garage, or basement, "man cave", that I should really look into for having somewhere to hit and putt on rainy days? 
I can't afford a launch monitor, so that's out, but anything else is helpful, even club/shoe storage. I'll still need to be able to keep it all "condensed"...  
Thanks!

Congrats on your new home. Our winters are pretty cold and my garage ceiling is a normal 8' height so I can't practice there. However I have a couple of golf organization ideas you could utilize. The first is a bag rack - a wooden stand that holds both my wife's and my golf bag. It also has shelves above it for misc golf stuff including found balls, extra headcovers, etc. next to it is a shoe rack that holds 8 pairs of golf shoes (her's and mine).


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[TBT]

Congrats on the new home! I am in the middle of buying one too....we are closing in January, so I’ll be following this closely


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[PMookie]

In lieu of a LM you could use a swing caddie off the mat.

I do have the SC200. Thanks!!!


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[Rickp]

Well, I signed on the MANY dotted lines today, closing on our next home. We're pretty excited, and I'm for sure blessed. 
BUT, here's what I need suggestions on: I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc. So, I'm looking for suggestions. I've been roaming around the various threads on these, but what have you found for your garage, or basement, "man cave", that I should really look into for having somewhere to hit and putt on rainy days? 
I can't afford a launch monitor, so that's out, but anything else is helpful, even club/shoe storage. I'll still need to be able to keep it all "condensed"...  
Thanks!

Congratulations on your new home I’m sure you and your family will enjoy it.
As far as suggestions can’t help you. We live in a golf community and we have everything available nearby.


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[PMookie]

Congratulations on your new home I’m sure you and your family will enjoy it.
As far as suggestions can’t help you. We live in a golf community and we have everything available nearby.


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One day! One day...... Lucky!


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[GB13]

I use this net: https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/callaway-7-zenith-hitting-net-15cwyucllwy7znthhtrn/15cwyucllwy7znthhtrn

It is fairly small, compact, cheap, and the frame is great and durable. The net on the inside is crap though, it rips in a few hits. So, I got a canvas tarp here:  https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/automotive/towing-cargo-management/tarps-accessories/yardworks-reg-8-x-10-green-industrial-strength-canvas-tarp/t203013mnd/p-1444437038030.htm

I then zip tied this to just the BACKSIDE and top of the net to take care of any balls that go through. As "Frankenstein" like as this sounds, it is significantly cheaper than a $500 impact screen or net and works just as well, if not better. 

For a hitting mat, I'd spend a little bit more for top quality but if you can't, I'd get this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VGQYIGY/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and hit off the "teeing ground" side. It isn't great like a Real Feel mat but it works. 

 

Of course this is pretty much your "bare bones" approach to save a few bucks. This isn't going to be the pretties setup but it will be effective. 

[Har in the Hat]

5 hours ago, PMookie said:

Well, I signed on the MANY dotted lines today, closing on our next home. We're pretty excited, and I'm for sure blessed. 

BUT, here's what I need suggestions on: I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc. So, I'm looking for suggestions. I've been roaming around the various threads on these, but what have you found for your garage, or basement, "man cave", that I should really look into for having somewhere to hit and putt on rainy days? 

I can't afford a launch monitor, so that's out, but anything else is helpful, even club/shoe storage. I'll still need to be able to keep it all "condensed"...  

Thanks!

Congrads. You bought a house, now time to make it a home. I hope it gets filled with happiness and love everyday.

[Slap]

The real feel mats are legit. I definitely know when I duff/chunk/fat a shot. I just got the combo mats for $170. These are split pieces but at least it’s not $400.

The net return looks like a good product but is pricey.

For now I’ll hit into some old spare full mattresses that I have though.

But really indoor hitting requires a skytrak at least. You could also use alignment sticks to guide though. One at your feet and the other one on the target line a couple feet in front of ball.


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[MattF]

I use an All Turf Mat because you can stick a tee in it. I have a net from these guys https://www.gourock.com/golfnettingpanels.html hanging from my garage ceiling from a few of bike hooks.

[cnosil]

Congrats on the new home.

Most people seem to have covered the full swing aspect. I like to focus on the short game. As part of the net, I’d look for some longer grass to simulate rough and not just fairway length. Get a putting setup that lets you practice 20+ footers; being able to practice distance control indoors would be a dream for me. There are mats that offer variable speed depending on which direction you are putting.

[tony@CIC]

Well, I signed on the MANY dotted lines today, closing on our next home. We're pretty excited, and I'm for sure blessed. 
BUT, here's what I need suggestions on: I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc. So, I'm looking for suggestions. I've been roaming around the various threads on these, but what have you found for your garage, or basement, "man cave", that I should really look into for having somewhere to hit and putt on rainy days? 
I can't afford a launch monitor, so that's out, but anything else is helpful, even club/shoe storage. I'll still need to be able to keep it all "condensed"...  
Thanks!

Here's my bag and shoe rack. I also have a chipping net that I set up in the basement - however I do use whiffle balls to minimize drywall dents




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[PMookie]

Here's my bag and shoe rack. I also have a chipping net that I set up in the basement - however I do use whiffle balls to minimize drywall dents




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Nice! I like the shoe consolidation! I may copy that.


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[PlaidJacket]

On 11/19/2018 at 4:10 PM, PMookie said:

I finally will have a GARAGE!!! I'm thinking that MY side will need an appropriate net, hitting mat, putting mat, etc.

Here is the mat you want. Trust me on this. Mine is exactly like the one Triplett is standing on. Somewhat pricey perhaps but extremely well built and hitting balls off it is a joy. You'll see.

https://www.realfeelgolfmats.com/#order

 

[josmi15]

As I recently went through this, I’m getting a putting mat, so I can putt all winter. Working with my Eyeline mirror. I should be able to outplay the judge next season!


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[deejaid]

Congrats on your new home. Don’t forget a workbench. Tinkering on clubs can help you get your golf fix through the winter.

 

 

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[tony@CIC]

Nice! I like the shoe consolidation! I may copy that.


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Just as clarification half of those shoes (top half) are my wife's golf shoes


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[tommc23]

46 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Just as clarification half of those shoes (top half) are my wife's golf shoes


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Good excuse Tony good job at playing it off.

[yungkory]

congrats @PMookie

[Headhammer]

Being that its going in a garage I would want stuff that's fairly portable in the event you want to use it for something else. Also being on a budget leads me to these recommendations.

 

Hitting Net

Pop-Up Net or you could just hang a sheet from the ceiling.

https://www.amazon.com/Galileo-Backyard-Practice-Portable-Training/dp/B076VM3J91/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1542895045&sr=8-9&keywords=Rukket+golf+net

 

Driving Mat

https://www.etsy.com/listing/607463010/4-x-5-premium-par-pro-residential?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1

 

Putting Green

https://www.golfgearbox.com/collections/indoor-putting-greens/products/big-moss-the-augusta-410-indoor-putting-green

 

Club Storage

https://www.hayneedle.com/product/suncastgolforganizer.cfm?source=pla&kwid=GarageOrganizers level01&tid=SUN086-1&adtype=pla&kw=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxNnfBRDwARIsAJlH29CnCzKks1lESzzHMD6-I3uiJJ5Z4ChC4M0YUUN1toOoJOvU985eSHwaAkTVEALw_wcB

[Jiro]

Congrats! Agree on mat, net, and a swing caddie as a cheap version in a LM. Depending on where you live, maybe a small heater for the winter months :) also a golf organizer of some sorts can be handy.
On the net side of things I like the Rukett.


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[PMookie]

Being that its going in a garage I would want stuff that's fairly portable in the event you want to use it for something else. Also being on a budget leads me to these recommendations.

 

Hitting Net

Pop-Up Net or you could just hang a sheet from the ceiling.

https://www.amazon.com/Galileo-Backyard-Practice-Portable-Training/dp/B076VM3J91/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1542895045&sr=8-9&keywords=Rukket+golf+net

 

Driving Mat

https://www.etsy.com/listing/607463010/4-x-5-premium-par-pro-residential?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1

 

Putting Green

https://www.golfgearbox.com/collections/indoor-putting-greens/products/big-moss-the-augusta-410-indoor-putting-green

 

Club Storage

https://www.hayneedle.com/product/suncastgolforganizer.cfm?source=pla&kwid=GarageOrganizers level01&tid=SUN086-1&adtype=pla&kw=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxNnfBRDwARIsAJlH29CnCzKks1lESzzHMD6-I3uiJJ5Z4ChC4M0YUUN1toOoJOvU985eSHwaAkTVEALw_wcB

Awesome! I ordered the mat!!! $79 can’t be beat, and if it’s too thin to hit off of, it’s still great for stance! I can always pick-up a “strip” of something better later if I need to! Thanks!

 

 

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[revkev]

Congrats on the house - will be anxious to hear about the man cave. I’m jealous - have only owned two houses and neither had(have) garages.

Before that it was rentals or a church supplied parsonage - that one had a garage with a meat freezer in it - the problem was that the church took it over for storage for its annual garage sale every year so I couldn’t do anything permanent with it


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[PMookie]

Congrats on the house - will be anxious to hear about the man cave. I’m jealous - have only owned two houses and neither had(have) garages.

Before that it was rentals or a church supplied parsonage - that one had a garage with a meat freezer in it - the problem was that the church took it over for storage for its annual garage sale every year so I couldn’t do anything permanent with it


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Thanks! We’re about to get rid of a storage unit to save money, so I’m a LITTLE worried that there might not be as much available space in the garage as I’m hoping...


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[NiftyNiblick]

Best of wishes with your new home, Mook.

 

I hope that I never move again,

because if I do,

it will probably be to a nursing home.

<sigh>

[Rickp]

Thanks! We’re about to get rid of a storage unit to save money, so I’m a LITTLE worried that there might not be as much available space in the garage as I’m hoping...


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If you haven’t used something in a years time you probably don’t need it, maybe....


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[tony@CIC]

19 hours ago, Rickp said:

If you haven’t used something in a years time you probably don’t need it, maybe....


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Whenever we move - we end up getting thank you cards from Goodwill.  Too much stuff gets accumulated and unused so off to Goodwill we go to make deposits. 

[PMookie]

If you haven’t used something in a years time you probably don’t need it, maybe....


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You do know I’m married, right?



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[Rickp]

You do know I’m married, right?



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Oops, sorry forgot


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