As the temperatures rise and the summer golf season beckons, now is the perfect time to make that purchase you’ve been eyeing.
What is it that your game needs this season? Whether your focus is on game improvement, maximum enjoyment on the course or greater travel efficiency, there’s literally a product for everyone that can benefit your game this summer.
Below, GOLF staffers name the item they’re coveting most this year, and why it could be a great purchase for you, too. If any selections inspire you, click on the links below to add to cart now and get the summer season started in style.
A practice net
Sure, a teched-out simulator in the basement would be nice, but I’m not quite there yet. My happy alternative looms in my backyard: a 7-foot-tall hitting net accompanied by a turf mat and bucket of balls my kid found in the woods at the course up the street. It’s not much — but it’s enough! Between meetings or over a beer at twilight, I’ll sneak out and beat a few orbs into the sturdy mesh. This style of golf might not offer the same feedback as a five-figure sim but it does provide something else that even the grandest subterranean setup can’t deliver: time outdoors. There are many solid options out there, but I’d recommend the Haack Golf Net, which comes with a swatch of turf that has two different playing surfaces (fairway and rough) and also a tee. —Alan Bastable
Haack Pro Golf Net w/ Tri-Turf Mat
USE THE SAME NET THE PROS USE: Developed and endorsed by legendary University of Georgia coach Chris Haack. People who are serious about taking their game to the next level know this is the only net for them.
Features
PRACTICE FROM HOME: Bring all the benefits of the driving range directly to your home with our newest groundbreaking product.
PATENTED DESIGN: New patented cage feature allows practice of the most demanding of shots. Use every club in your bag and practice aggressive shots you’ve always wanted to attempt on the course.
SWING WITH CONFIDENCE: From your Wedge to your Driver; you will have the confidence to hit thousands of balls. Designed to take a beating, this net will hold up to even the most rigorous of practice sessions.
What’s in the Box
(1) 9x7x3ft Rukket Haack Golf Net Pro
(1) Free Hitting Target
(1) Tri-Turf Hitting Mat
(1) Carry Bag
Product Specs
9ft x 7ft x 3ft
RUKKET FAIR PLAY GUARANTEE & LIFETIME WARRANTY: At Rukket Sports we know you came to win. We also understand that in order to win you need to train hard, so that’s why we’re proud to offer the Rukket Fair Play Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty for no-risk purchasing plus outstanding USA-based customer service!
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A backyard chipping target
I need something to practice my middling short game, but it also might be fun to inspire my kids to chip with me in the backyard. That’s this pop-up pitching and chipping target from Rukket Sports. I can use the different targets to work on different shots and might even come up with some nifty points system to get the kids interested. Rukket Sports also makes a chipping Cornhole game if you really want to ramp-up the backyard festivities. —Josh Berhow
Pop-Up Golf Pitching & Chipping Target
BECOME A SHORT GAME GURU: Sharpen your skills with the ultimate folding golf chipping net!
Features
USER-FRIENDLY: Easy pop-up design with simple storage instruction for ideal indoor or outdoors use.
PUTT LESS, CHIP IN MORE: Features three targets and 12 foam practice balls to improve your accuracy for the ultimate challenge.
READY-TO-GO PRACTICE: Nylon carrying bag included for easy portability from home to office to tailgate.
GOLF ANYWHERE: 20 in. x 25 in. x 20 in. to fit right in the corner of your office (Great gift for a golfing boss)!
Rukket’s pitching & chipping pop-up golf game can help improve your golf chipping game indoors and out.
Use at home, the office, or your TAILGATE!
RUKKET TOUGH: Made from durable nylon netting with a spring steel frame that will let you enjoy this for years to come. Great gift for golfing husband, dad, mom, kid or teen that keeps on giving!
PRACTICE YEAR ROUND:
