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Has this ever happened to you? You have two hours to spare, so you jump in the car, drive to the club or local golf range, get all set up with clubs, balls and a plan on what you will work on, and it begins to rain. We all know the feeling. We think there is a better, more time-efficient way to put in the necessary time to prepare for the game we love with indoor golf training. Let us agree that golf, being an outdoor game, must be practiced outdoors. There are some aspects of golf that can’t be duplicated unless the golfer is on the course. Likewise, a high level basketball player has to get on the court with a ball and a hoop in order to play at his optimum level. But that same player spends countless hours off the court doing conditioning training, watching film, and performing other skill-related drills to improve his game. Without that off-court discipline that player would not be able to play to his abilities. Similarly, a program to bring your golf game to its optimum level should be a factor in using all resources at your disposal. For that reason a good, well planned off-course training program should be a vital part of your golf preparation. Let us examine a few of the benefits derived from a solid golf training program that is home-based: 1. Time. The time lost in driving to the place where you practice, hoping the range hasn't been closed or it begins to rain, can be better used for training. 2. Cost. Even a bucket of golf balls these days is not cheap, and if you are going to use private instructors, you could get into big bucks. It doesn’t cost much to work on putting at home with a putter, some balls and a length of low-knap carpet. 3. Convenience. You could be working on your game in the middle of the night, or in the winter when your practice area is under a foot of snow. 4. Differing points of view. Online there are many professional teachers to choose from, and all have their unique style of teaching. 5. Broad based. There is online golf training programs that deal not only with techniques improving the long and short game, but physical and mental training exercises specifically designed for the golfer. In order for golf training at home to work, some self-discipline is required. But if you are going to work to improve your game anywhere, wouldn't the same apply. There are numerous training devices that can be found online that will help you hone your golf swing. From relatively inexpensive devices that can have you work on your golf swing tempo to intricate mechanisms that can help you putt. Plus there are more videos and full-length training programs that can truly be beneficial. If you are truly dedicated to improving your game and lowering your score, a lot of the work can be done without leaving your home. You can work on many aspects of your game at home, such as your swing tempo. There are also ways you can perfect your putting stroke with some of the training devices you can find at places like GolfSmith. Check out our website for more information. Jim O'Connell is an avid golfer and writer living in Chicago.
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