DIY At-Home Golf Driving Range 

Thank you for the feedback…Happy it gives you some inspiration. Good luck to ya!

Thanks! Still darn cold out here 🥶 Hurry up summer!

Thank you! One day, I’ve gotta get it indoors, but not enough ceiling height...wish I had your basement :)

My goodness! Thank you so much!

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LOL…Much appreciated! You are correct, without the launch monitor, it would be tough to get any feedback on my swing.

I'd be happy to hit the ball consistently I don't care where it goes 😂

You missed the part about the monitor??

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Excellent...Glad you enjoyed. Hopefully, it sparked some ideas and improvements if you decide to make one. Thank you!

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I did it my handicap was a 6, now im a 12 i tore it down im back to a 6

Wow! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can’t use it right now because of the random “The Day After Tomorrow” snow storm that blew through here :)

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Thank you, and hit em straight :)

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Thank you very much! Hope you find some ways to improve on it when you go to build yours 👍

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I had a single panel net, and I did the exact same thing with a 4 iron. Hence, I now have this 😂

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Thanks, John! I had no idea either :). Hope you are doing well!

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Thanks for the well wishes. Nali is doing great (knock on wood)…I hope we continue to be as lucky as your pup. Thx! 🐾❤️

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Much appreciated…I’m a driving range king. I can hit all day on the range, but then put me on the first tee box 😬🤪🤣FORE!

Thank you very much…Video is old. I’ve gotta get back to work on my swing 🤣

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Thank you…Have fun building yours!

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Glad you liked…My Realtor game is better than my golf game. So, I can help you find that house 😂

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Agreed, but unfortunately I didn’t have the distance behind me. I was able to use my home roof eves to get the clearance I needed, but obviously someone 6’ or taller will probably be swiping the top net. I don’t mind being close to the impact zone either…Since I can’t see much of the ball flight/path, it teaches me to keep my head still and down through the swing 👍

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lol…Good to hear it was helpful. Hit ‘em well…Thanks!

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Thank you! And Nali is doing well with the exception of two knee surgeries this past year. I’d own my own golf course if it wasn’t for the vet bills…but I wouldn’t exchange her for anything 🐾❤️

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Ummm...Thanks :) However, I would rather have the bank accounts of those two. If I did, my video would be a tour of my own personal 36 hole course that only I can play (and you too) LOL

Thanks :) Solid guess…I was down to around a 10 when I shot this video, but it has snuck up there due to my lack of practice - hovering around a 13 now 😢

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Thank you…Each net is gonna stretch differently. I would wait until you have the net and stretch it to about 75% of its max length, and measure that length. That’s the number I would use to set your pipes in the mortar at that slight outward angle. Your posts will be the outward angle needed for the remaining 100% of the net’s max stretch. You want it pretty close to it being max stretched out in the end. Hope this helps.

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I agree! But I’m cheap! Lol

I forgot to add that the first step in building this is (1) Get your wife’s approval 😀 I definitely wouldn’t recommend PVC as the weight from the net will likely be too much, unless you are going to build a more permanent cage. And, yes, I do pay for the SkyTrak subscription ($199/year) for the driving range and a simulator that allows you to play real courses, like; Pebble Beach, Chambers Bay, St Andrews, etc. You can play in virtual tournaments with other players too, but I haven’t ventured into that area yet. Hope the build goes well!

if you just want a driving range, there is no yearly fee.

Give it a go! Definitely get that tarp or double up your net on your impact area…Have fun!

Much appreciated...I bought mine directly through SkyTrak on-line (www.SkyTrakgolf.com). It was about $1,900 for the unit, and then you pay $100-200/year depending on the type of subscription you want. They typically have interest free financing, at least they did when I bought mine (I think it was 18 months 0% interest). Just FYI - Their subscription upload/renewal and unit registration is a bit wonky, and I had a difficult time with customer service to sort it out. You get what you pay for :)

Dang…All very good questions 👍 Everything is as it was the first day that I put it together. One “mistake” I made - I set up my pavers stone area for my swing mat in the middle of the net area. I wish I would have placed it more off-center and to the right side, since I’m right handed. When I first started swinging, my backswing and follow-through was brushing the left side of the net and every once and a while hit one of the supports (annoying and distracting). So, I’ve had to shift the right side of my mat off the paver area. Easy fix would be to add another couple pavers to the right side, but the lack of a solid surface under the hitting area is actually a little more “life-like” since the ground out here is relatively soft. No fixes for the rain, yet, other than I’ve contemplated some sort of tarp cover. However, it just doesn’t rain so much that I can’t get out and use it at least once or twice a week. Thank you!

I have about 3 to 3.5 feet between the net and my house. The net on the side that I hit came with a double net. So, it is rather heavy and stops about 95% of my shots from hitting the house. The other 5% of drives barely grazes the wall. Another half a foot clearance, and there wouldn't be any worries. If you have a single net you are hitting into, I would definitely put up another hitting panel, tarp, or something to beef it up.

Sure! Let me see if I can find the purchase and I will update the description. Thx!

Hey Kevin, I tossed those links in there for ya. Unfortunately, the net doesn’t look available, and the mat’s price went up 3x what I paid for it in 2018...Yikes!

Thank you! The net and mat cost about $325 total (unfortunately that was a while back, and everything is waaaay more expensive). The poles and hardware cost maybe another $50-$75. The SkyTrak unit costs just under $2k, and you have to subscribe to the service each year (about $100-$200 a year depending on the package you want).

Go for it! Just find your net first, and build around it. Good luck!

@@bluerootproperties9409 Thanks already finished...need to add some side netting to protect against the dreaded S -word but hitting foam balls for now with a camera to work on my swing! Thanks

@@timk2853 Lol...If I could have found a net that had covered the backside of me, I would bought it for that very reason :)

Much appreciated...I have about 3 to 3.5 feet between the net and my wall. Plus, the net is rather heavy with it being a double net on the hitting panel. I will every once in a while graze the wall with a drive.

I actually bought an “All Turf Mats” off of Amazon. It’s held up really well. Thick pad underneath and the “grass” is dense and strong enough to hold up a tee. The pad itself is pretty darn heavy, and I’ve never had it slip underneath me (but part of that might be due to the fact I have rough concrete pavers underneath it). I never have any concerns about hitting down into it, as the pad underneath is rather substantial.

Thank you! Since I only have it up when I’m I using it, I haven’t really been out in the elements or wind tunnel tested it yet :) However, I’ve been out there on some breezy days, and I have no complaints.

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Thanks and happy it inspired some thoughts for you…Now that you mention metal on metal noise, I really don’t hear any or perhaps I’m just not bothered by it (if there is any). There is some space between the poles and the pipe. So, if there was noise that bothered me, I would just jam a tee in the space and get back to playing. You could also try wrapping some thin weather stripping around the bottom of the pole…again, if it was an issue. I think the double net on the impact side really absorbs most of the force and subsequent movement in the poles. Best of luck to you.

@@bluerootproperties9409 Right, I was trying to listen for it in the video but there really wasn’t any noise when you hit, so it must be pretty quiet. Thanks for confirming!

The reason why I went with this monitor was because of its ability and accuracy in measuring spin, shanks, hooks, slices, etc…and it was cheap by comparison to all the other bells and whistles it came with. The only complaint I have with it is - direct sunlight messes with its ability to pick up the ball. I do need to find a way to keep the hitting area and the unit’s “eyes” under shade.

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Naaaa...I’m sure she will love it LOL. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Somthine Simulere was my favourite European Tour player.

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Interesting...There are so many thicknesses and strengths. It might, but for how long...I don’t know. Let us know how it works, if you do try it.

Much appreciated! I try :)

No issues at all. I have a little more than 3 feet between my net and the house wall. Plus, I have the net just hanging there. So, I think the net’s slack absorbs and slows the ball before it has a chance to impact the house.

Staring at the wall of my house isn't a replacement for a nice field of green grass and blue skies, I agree...But at least my puppies come visit me :)

@@bluerootproperties9409 my dog died several weeks ago, dont rub it on my face bruh

Aw man, I’m so sorry…

I’m so sorry for your loss…Depending where you live, I’m not sure if you want to put a set up like this outside full-time. Out here in Washington, the rain kind of forces me to pack it up. However, I have considered getting roof over it. The SkyTrak has some issues in direct sunlight on its sensor. So, some shade would be a welcome addition. If I was going to make it permanent, I probably wouldn’t concern myself with the pole in the ground…Probably just think of a design more like a shower curtain, where the net can just hang to the ground. Not sure if that makes any sense…The net I purchased was from Amazon - Dynamax Sports Store. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Amazon carries it anymore, but I’m sure you can find something similar. Here was the product description on their 10x10x10 net: “This commercial grade netting from Dynamax Sports is made from the durable No.18 Twisted Knotted Nylon netting. It is UV and weather treated to last year round indoors or outdoors. The 3/4" square mesh will stop high impact balls from passing through including those hit by drivers. Each net will be reinforced with a 1/4" rope border with a spring clip at each corner.”

It depends on your net. I would measure the net, rather than trust what the specs for the net say. You want to keep the net from sagging too low, or you are going to hit the top of the net each time you swing. This is why I angled the in-ground pipes away from the middle, as you also have to account for the poles bending from the net’s weight. So, you have to find your net’s “happy-place” with how far it stretches too keep it tight and not sag too much before you place your pipes in the ground. The middle ones are more for adding support and keeping the sag minimal. The net I purchased is pretty heavy, and I found adding the middle supports definitely took the strain off the main supports at the corners. Also, my net was a 10x10x10, but there was almost another half foot added due to the hanging loops at the corners…Hope this helps and good luck!

Glad you enjoyed! My only concern about burying the pipes lower in the ground would be the final height of the top net above you. The conduit pipe is only 10 feet long. So, if you fully bury the 6” support pipe and cap, you will end up with a final height of the net being under 9’6” (as the top net will still likely sag a bit). Just double check how high you normally swing, as I would find it annoying to do all the work and end up consistently hitting the top net in your backswing or follow through.

@@bluerootproperties9409 I will try to get hold on some longer pipes. What kind of metal would you recommend? Would any work? The prices are a bit different in Sweden, and we don’t really use a lot of emt conduits.

Darn good question…I’m not sure what you have out there. I guess I would make a trip to the hardware store and see if there is something that behaves similarly to the 3/4” conduit. PVC will likely be too flexible and unable to hold up to the weight of the net without building an entire cage. Fully galvanized plumbing pipe will likely be too heavy, impractical, and expensive. Sorry…wish I could be more helpful :(

I tried burying 6” nipples into the lawn with some concrete mix around it but the tension from the net ripped them right out of the ground. I’m going to have to dig down at least a foot for a solid base I think next week. Awesome video and thanks for the idea.

@@Mizza62 Oh snap! (Pun intended)…but serious, sorry to hear your first attempt didn’t work out. I too dug down about 12-18 inches, and had to put a few large rocks at the bottom of the hole to keep the 6” pipe from sinking into the concrete. Trial and error…but it sucks to have an issue when you are dealing with mortar/concrete. Best of luck to you and your second attempt! 🤞

I would probably only add the one on the left corner. I wouldn’t want to add a pole in the middle of the impact area, as I’d be a little nervous of a ricochet should I actually hit one straight 🤣. So, in total, I would have 6 pipes - 3 on each side. However, If I was getting too much sag in the middle on my impact side, I would try to figure out how to add an extension arm on another pole to allow me to hold up the middle without adding the hazard of a ricochet…Hope that makes sense 👍

Yep...I don't have a range within 10 miles of me. So, I had to add up the gas and how much I valued my time. Skytrak has paid for itself and then some. Plus, I end up hitting way more balls during a Skytrak session at home than when I get a large bucket of balls at the range...and I get to hit real golf balls rather than the rocks they typically give you at the range.

LOL...I know what you mean. I say I’m only going to be out there for an hour...3-4 hours later, I’m still searching for that perfect swing to end on.