Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Reason Why You Should Use A Backyard Putting Green

By Raymond R. Chase


For a golf enthusiast, there's nothing more enjoyable than shooting some pars on an open grassy field. A number of people, however, find themselves unable to join in such an activity and resort to using smaller substitutes, particularly a backyard putting green. This article will explain the advantages and drawbacks of each.

Making Use Of A Typical Golf Course

A golf course is usually a large expanse of land, typically with assorted terrain levels and types. It offers golf players an opportunity to really try out their skills at scoring real pars. Almost every golf course is owned by a golf club of some sort, either public or private.

Pros:

* It is a huge and open expanse of land, giving golfers the ability to hit a ball as hard as he or she can without worrying much about hitting anything.

* Its varied terrain gives golfers a chance to challenge their golfing skills.

* Depending on the club, you can play for as long as you wish on the course, provided that it is within reasonable hours.

Cons:

* Its size can make it difficult to navigate for first timers, especially those who cannot afford to use a golf cart or those who often find themselves lost.

* You may find yourself being embarrassed when playing when other professionals are also there enjoying themselves.

* A golf club membership can be quite expensive, and some good clubs only offer exclusive memberships to certain people.

Making Use Of A Backyard Putting Green

A backyard putting green is simply a smaller version of a golf course but in your own backyard. It has greater versatility than usual golf courses, and is generally the option that people go for when thinking about playing golf. Its accessibility means it could also be easily played by anybody in the family.

Pros:

* There is no membership required, so the only things you need to spend money are the materials that you need to set it up and the equipment for playing.

* It makes it easy for anyone to play golf, as you simply have to go in your own backyard to do so. There are also no professionals for you to be embarrassed by, so you can practice in your own space and time.

* You can give arrange it however you like when installing it in your backyard, so that it will have a completely unique look once finished. Otherwise you can copy a design from a picture of an existing backyard putting green.

Cons:

* Its size is limited by the size of your backyard, so you have to always be careful with your swings, especially when in a small backyard.

* Some types require a lot of maintenance to keep it in playing order.

* It can be tricky to set up and takes time.

Overall Conclusion

In general conclusion, a backyard putting green is a much better alternative than making use of a normal golf course, at least at first. While it might be a bit pricey to set up, it's a one-time payment and you'll be able to practice and hone your skills for as long as you want. After you have gained enough confidence and have saved sufficient money, then you can try out for a real golf club membership.




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