Golf can be an expensive sport. With green fees, cart fees, clubs, balls, accessories, etc., your wallet can get stretched thin.
Don’t worry, Golfweek is looking out for both you and your wallet. Picking some of our favorite training aids on the market, we’ve curated a list that will drop your score without dropping a lot of dough. Everything on this list is under $100.
All month long we’ve helped you get your game on the right track with tons of training aids and game improvement technology. If you’re looking to make an investment towards your game, check out our previous lists below.
Putting | Rangefinders | GPS & Wearables | Swing Speed | Home Practice
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Price: $56
Why it works: The Pelz is used by Tour pros everywhere. Forcing you to keep your path on line, the Pelz trainer utilizes a gate and line to perfect your through stroke.
Price: 99.99
Why it works: At $100, the Swami is our budget rangefinder pick. Showing front/middle/back normally, you can opt for just the middle number if you’re trying to get back to the basics and find more greens.
Price: $89.99
Why it works: A great way to practice a variety of shots from a variety of distances, this short game net is a great grab for your backyard. With four different net slots, you can work on bump and runs, stock chips, high flyers and if you’re bold enough, flop shots.
Price: $42.99
Why it works: Want to hit balls at home but don’t want to beat your yard up? This mat is a great buy as you can simulate fairways, rough and tee shots for under $50. Pair this with a net and you have your own driving range at home.
Price: $16
Why it works: The number of chalk lines on a putting green during a professional event should tell you something, but the Putting Chalk Pen is also useful for different aspects of your short game. Practice like the pros to keep your face online and improve your point of impact. Plus, the company’s name is Short Game Gains, they had to be included on this list.
Price: $49.99
Why it works: If you love golf, you have to love practice. Thanks to this Divot shag bag, practice just got easier and a bit more fun.
Price: $79.99
Why it works: One of the best ways to get better is by having expectations. This ring set gives you targets to better understand where your short game stands. Professionals are always expecting to make their chips, however, they also realize where they need to leave them if they miss. Knowing your miss will have you drop scores in a snap.
Price: $44.99
Why it works: Another chipping option, this one is a bit more compact. Featuring three rings, this chipping net can be used to make your own fun and interactive short game games to keep your feel all year round.
Price: $54.99
Why it works: Having a hard time reading lines or keeping your ball on its intended path? These PuttOUT gates will help you do just that. With proper setup, the gates will force you to make a perfect read and match it with a great stroke and speed.
Price: $109.99
Why it works: Ok ok we cheated just a bit with this last one, but we’d pay double for it so it belongs on this list. The Orange Whip trainer is like a Swiss Army Knife. It can help you gain speed, correct impact angle and even limber you up on the first tee if you’re in a pinch.