Golf Ranges and Golf Cages are Essential Practice Tools

Practice, Practice, Practice is the mantra of Bruce Loome (Class 'A' Professional). Working with Bruce, Princes Risborough Golf Club have developed a unique Short Game Academy Course. This 9 hole golf course is focused on helping you to practice the 9 'smart shots' to a better scorecard.

Practice, is about rehearsing and 'grooving in' the right disciplines rather than finding workarounds for the wrong ones.

So why use a Golf Cage or a Golf Range?

On a golf range you get to see the flight of the ball and where it lands. The problem is that you are using a golf range ball rather than your own.
With a golf cage, you are using your own ball, but get a more limited idea of the flight of the ball and where it lands.

So which is the best?

Well, in short they both have their place.

The big upside of the golf cage over the golf range is achieving the right sound and feel when connecting with 'your' golf ball.

When being coached a particular shot, a Class 'A' pro will ask you to hear and feel the shot as well as note its flight and reaction to landing.

So when trying to rehearse and 'groove in' those all important swing mechanics you will often see beginners, intermediate and experienced golfers taking the time to practice in golf cages. Watch for the smile on their face when they hear and feel the perfect shot. To a golfer who has received Class 'A'  coaching, it is as gratifying as watching the ball land in the right spot on a range or golf course.

So before a game and in between games, always try to find time to warm up muscles and 'groove in' your swing technique. Listen and feel that your shots are on point.

Also worthy of note - remember, a Golf Cage is normally free of charge whereas a golf range costs you hard earned money.

At Princes Risborough Golf Club, we encourage a learning culture. We recommend that no matter how good you are that you continue to improve your game through professional coaching. Please practice, practice, practice the right techniques. Learn to listen and to feel that you are making the right connection. If you practice the right techniques, you will get better - if you get better you will enjoy the game more - it is as simple as that!!

Princes Risborough Golf Course have a Golf Cage and welcome Members (and Green Fees) to use it Free of Charge.  Conditions apply however for playing the Short Game Academy Course which opens in May 2017 - please ask at reception.

Our Cage has undergone a full renovation and is available for usage during week commencing 13th February, 2017.  Practice, Practice, Practice!! But practice the right things!! 🙂 Please contact our Class 'A' Golf Pro to find out more.