Welcome to Old Duffer Golf. We like all things golf, but focus on putting resources and reviews of putting training aids. Take a look around. Check back for new articles regularly. Any reviews posted here are of items I’ve purchased and my opinions are based on ease of use, functionality and value.
Golf Apps
Golf Apps can be good and bad just like anything else. There are free apps and purchased apps. I have quite a collection over the years. Let’s take a look.
Sportsbox AI
Sportsbox AI is like having a golf coach with you all the time. While it’s an app on your phone, it can analyze your swing using video. I just took a lesson with a PGA Professional and Sportsbox AI matched his analysis. Let’s take a look.
Putting: Energy Loss
Energy Loss when putting can occur if one or several putting metrics are not optimal. Example: Your centeredness of contact is off causing you to leave the ball short. Let’s take a look at potential culprits.
Swing Mechanics: Practice Devices
Swing mechanics can be practiced and improved using several devices I’ve purchased. They promote proper hand and body positioning at impact. Let’s take a look.
Full Planar: What is it?
A full planar surface on a golf green is a slope with a single, continuous gradient, without any humps or borrows. Why is that important to understand? Let’s take a look.
SLX MICROSIM Simulator
SLX MICROSIM is advertised as a golf simulator, but also as home entertainment. Is it a simulator or a game. When I didn’t have access to an indoor range, I bought one. Let’s take a look.
Putting: Dime Time Game
The dime time game is an inexpensive and accurate way to evaluate and keep track of your start line accuracy when putting. Let’s take a look and compare it to several other options.
Cornhole Putting Game
Cornhole on the putting green? Yes and it’s actually a lot of fun. It could be played with one, two or 4 players. Let’s take a look.
Putting Speed Control Game
Putting Speed Control takes practice. This is an article on a speed control game that is in “printable” PDF format. It’s a great way to keep track of what you are doing well or where you may need to improve.
Sunday Golf Loma Stand Bag
The Sunday Golf Loma Stand Bag is an excellent addition to your practice gear. It works great for those times when you may not need all your clubs. I use it at the range and around the practice green. Let’s take a look.
Strackaline App
The Strackaline App is the digital version of their awesome yardage books and green guides. This app gives you GPS distances, green maps and the course layout right on your phone. Let’s take a look.
PuttOUT AirBreak
The PuttOUT AirBreak allows golfers to practice breaking putts year round indoors. You can practice uphill, downhill, left to right or right to left putts. Even double breakers. Let’s take a look.
HackMotion New Sensor
HackMotion recently came out with a new generation sensor which is more powerful than ever. I traded in my old one to take advantage of the improvements. Let’s take a look.
Printable Putting Games
Printable putting games and the printable drills at oldduffergolf.com have been very popular. This article is the first in a series of new putting games. Let’s take a look.
Spornia SPG 8 Net & Setup
The Spornia SPG 8 golf practice net is a top of the line product. I purchased one awhile back and have been testing various setups. Today, I had all day to evaluate the net and my launch monitor setup. Let’s take a look.