3 m garden golf practice net with target
approx. 3 × 2.1 m opening ring target push-fit frame
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Golf nets and practice nets for the garden and garage
A golf net turns a lawn, patio or garage into a place where you can hit full shots with every club, from a lob wedge to the driver. The things that matter are the size of the opening, how well the frame stands up to wind and wear, and how close you can stand without the ball coming back at you.
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Golf practice cage, 3 × 3 × 3 m, with impact panel
approx. 3 × 3 × 3 m netting on all sides steel frame
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How big should a garden golf net be?
The opening is the number to look at first. A net around 3 m wide and 2 to 2.5 m tall gives a comfortable margin for a mis-hit with a long club, while smaller nets of about 2 m wide suit wedges and short irons. Then check the footprint: a box-shaped net needs about a metre of depth behind the opening, and you need room to stand and swing in front of it.
Frame and netting
Push-fit fibreglass poles are light and quick to put up, which suits a net that comes out at the weekend and goes back in the shed. Steel frames are heavier but stay put in wind and suit a net that lives outside all season. For the netting, look for knotless mesh with holes much smaller than a golf ball, and a separate impact panel or target sheet where the ball hits most often: that is the part that wears first.
Where to put it
Think about what sits behind and beside the net: windows, a greenhouse, a car or the neighbour's fence. A net stops a well-struck ball, but a thin top or a shank can still miss the opening, so leave some clear space around it. Our golf net buying guide covers sizes, materials and safe set-up in detail, and how to practise golf at home in winter shows how to get the most from a net when the evenings are dark.
Guides on this topic
Buying guide
Golf net for the garden: how to choose a practice net
How to choose a golf practice net for a UK garden: net types, opening size, frame and netting, rebound and where to put it so windows and neighbours stay safe.
Practice
How to practise golf at home in winter
How to practise golf at home in winter: a simple weekly plan with a net, hitting mat and putting mat, drills for dark evenings, and kit that makes a good gift.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a golf net with real golf balls?
Yes. Practice nets for the garden are made to stop real balls hit at full speed. Check that the mesh is smaller than a golf ball, which is at least 42.67 mm across, and that the net has a strong impact area where most shots land.
How far should I stand from a golf net?
Follow the distance in the net maker's instructions. As a rule of thumb, a few metres between ball and net lets the netting absorb the shot properly and keeps rebounds gentle. If you use a radar launch monitor, it also needs a minimum distance of ball flight before the net, so check its manual too.
Can a golf net stay outside all winter?
Some can, many should not. Wind, frost and UV light wear netting and fibreglass poles over time. If the maker does not say the net is made to stay up all year, take it down in storms and store it dry when you are not using it.