How to Build a Backyard Driving Range

What does a golf lover do with his/her spare time when there's no time for the golf course? With a bit of tinkering, he/she can work on the perfect drive without ever having to leave home. Here is how to build a backyard driving range.

Things You'll Need

• Fake turf practice mats
• Distance flags or place markers
• Border netting

Instructions

1. Set up a large net at the end of your backyard property. This will protect any houses that might be behind yours. It also helps to minimize lost balls.

2. Figure out where you want to place your tee-off spot. This is where you will place your driving range mat. It should be adjacent to the net you put up at the end of the property.

3. Use a tape measure to measure out various distances between the tee-off mat and the net. Mark each distance with a flag or place marker.

4. Measure the distance between the practice mat and the net. Tack up a target on the net marked with the maximum distance in your backyard.

5. Try to build your setup in a location that is fairly level. Clear away any and all debris, lawn furniture, etc.

6. Check online at golf supply stores. Many of them offer complete driving range kits for your backyard, complete with practice mats, safety netting, and markers.

Tips & Warnings

• Be mindful of areas heavy with windows when choosing where to set up your backyard driving range.