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I'm wondering what you all would suggest to stay active and in the "swing of things" during the winter without going to a warm area? Thanks


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  On 2/21/2020 at 3:38 AM, CNM said:

I'm wondering what you all would suggest to stay active and in the "swing of things" during the winter without going to a warm area? Thanks

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It’s not too hard to set up a hitting area. Get a net, a mat and swing away! For you guys in the frozen, dark, cruel world of winter hell its a good time to hit YouTube for some golf specific exercises too! 

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  On 2/21/2020 at 3:38 AM, CNM said:

I'm wondering what you all would suggest to stay active and in the "swing of things" during the winter without going to a warm area? Thanks

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I have a practice mat in my bedroom that I will move to the garage once it's warm enough but for now I hit balled up pieces of paper wrapped in electrical tape gives you some feedback but wont break anything if you catch a wild ricochet. If you don't have the space then like someone already said it's never a bad idea to just do some golf related workouts or still get a mat and work on chipping and putting. This is my first year doing this but it's been helpful also a good time to record your swing and make tweaks. Get a tripod and download the V1 Golf App it's very addicting and helpful. 

 

 

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  On 2/21/2020 at 3:38 AM, CNM said:

I'm wondering what you all would suggest to stay active and in the "swing of things" during the winter without going to a warm area? Thanks

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Here are some suggestions:

- depending on your usable space and financial means, get a launch monitor, mat, and net.  There are LMs out there on the cheaper end like the mevo.

- get a 4' metal ruler and hit putts slowly, putting the ball off the other end of the ruler without going off the sides.  This helps you with "bead," or starting your putts online via face control and striking.

- like @Lugowskins stated, use the V1 app with a tripod and work on your swing.  I'd set up a mirror too so you could check your positions as you work on it and then use your camera/phone for when you decide to try it out and go full speed.

- set a bucket, hoola-hoop, or a kids' small swimming pool out in the yard and hit wedge shots, trying to land the ball in the target area.  This helps your short game feel and control of landing spot.

- take lessons.

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If the cieling is high enough, indoor swing practice is viable. Full swings, pitching, chipping, and putting can all be done indoors.

Just make sure the cieling is high enough. 

Put up a net to hit balls into. If no net, then fake golf balls work well. A guy I know up in Utah, hits balls into an old mattress, set up against a wall.

For outdoor exercise, walking a mile or two every day can keep a person in decent shape. I walk about 5 miles a week. This in addition to my 2-4 rounds of golf each week.

Just about any type of daily exercise is a good thing, regardless of the weather.

Maybe find an old "Kallassy Swing Magic" club to swing on a daily basis.. Can't find one, make your own. , 

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My wife and I walk local golf courses when the snow is not too deep.  As a senior citizen I have a free membership at a local 24 hour gym.  We have a golf dome near us as well as numerous courses and places with indoor launch monitors.  Both are fairly pricey compared real golf and real ranges. A number of outdoor ranges have covered and heated hitting bays.  Finally, as others have said, a garage or high ceiling room works for your own personal indoor range.

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