Driving Range Setup 2023

Building a good driving range practice setup has taken time, money and quite a lot of research. I’m finally comfortable with great technology and accessories. Let’s take a look.

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FlightScope Mevo+ 2023

The FlightScope Mevo+ 2023 is a first rate launch monitor. It’s on par with the high end launch monitors, but at a reasonable price. Let’s take a look.

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Putting: Aiming Techniques

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I’ve been trying different aiming techniques to tighten up my putting proximity to the hole. Let’s take a look at a couple options including AimPoint Express.

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Putting Mechanics vs the Mental Game

Let’s look at putting mechanics vs the putting mental game. There is a reason to focus on both. One maybe ultimately more important over the long term based on your desire and goals.

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Best Putting / Golf Training Aids

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This is a review of all the “best putting / golf training aids” and items we have written articles for or reviewed to date. The intention is not to re-review items, but to rank them by category.

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Online Putting Training & Resources

Online putting training & resources are not as numerous as those for full swing, pitching and chipping. While in-person lessons are much better, good putting lessons are hard to come by locally. Here are some great putting sites. Let’s take a look.

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Target Holes – DIY

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Last year I made some target holes hoping to use them with putting lasers. They did not work out for that because I put them in reflexive acrylic cases. They are 5 x 7 inches and work perfectly for long range lag putting targets. Let’s take a look.

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String Lines – DIY

There are really cheap ways to make string lines. I have made elevated and other string lines to measure specific distances for drills. Let’s take a look.

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Putting: Laser Alignment

Over the last couple years I’ve accumulated several laser alignment tools. Some are simple and inexpensive and others are more expensive and work better. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

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Putting: Two Hour Practice

Putting practice is essential and is the easiest way for most people to lower their score. A two hour practice session is what I consider reasonable for average players. Let’s take a look at my setup.

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Divot Tool Review

Divot repair tools or ball mark tools can be simple or fancy. Let’s look at four options at different prices and in various weight ranges.

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Slopegraide and Roll Maps

Slopegraide and Roll Maps can be your personal putting trainer. I see these products as the future of putting and green reading practice. Take your game to the next level.

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Putting: Backstroke Length

Knowing how far back to take the putter or your backstroke length is critical for distance control. For years, I pretty much approximated my backstroke. I’ve found an easy way to measure it now and it works great.

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Shot Scope X5

The Shot Scope X5 is a premium GPS golf watch with automatic performance tracking. Take your game to the next level.

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Odyssey Tri Hot 5k Putter

Changing putters is not my thing. I’ve only had a few. I just purchased an Odyssey Tri Hot 5k Double Wide putter. Did it make a difference? WOW… I’d say!!!

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