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    Help me build a golf practice enclosure in my backyard

    Nearly 18 months ago we bought a trampoline for our kids. In about 12 months time the intense las vegas sun burned most of it to ash. All that's left is the net and frame from the enclosure. Before I dismantled the tramp, I used to hit practice balls into the enclosure's net, and that got me thinking. With the pole and the net still in very good shape, I'll bet I could use them to make a practice enclosure on the side of my house. There's just one small problem: I have no idea how to do it. Sadly, I'm really not very handy, although I would really like to be.

    So I need CUF's collective expertise. Take a look at what I've got to work with. I'm not sure how to work in the balloon or pots, but I know we can figure something out.



    Here's a picture of my budding golf star in what could be his world-class practice facility.



    As you can see, I have plenty of netting. I think that I will probably have to double it up (cut it in half and put one part above the other). Obviously how its "set up" right now is much bigger than it needs to be.

    Now I need suggestions on how to set it up. I would like to make it semi-portable and/or collapsible, since we may be getting a tramp to put in that spot soon. TIA.
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    Will the sound of your clubs not annoy your wife?
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    • #3
      Originally posted by HuskyFreeNorthwest View Post
      Will the sound of your clubs not annoy your wife?
      If this works out as well as I hope, I'll have a great excuse to get new clubs.


      There are lots of golf nets online.

      This one's way too big, but it would be nice to have. But way too big. Apparently its 9'H x 12'W x 12'D. If that's 9 ft high, that woman must be about 4 feet tall.


      This one seems closer to the right size, although its hard to tell without some reference in the pic. It says its 10x10x10, but that looking at the picture above, this seems way smaller than that.


      This one has an interesting design I guess. Portable, but seems like it would fall over under any normal Las Vegas wind.
      Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

      "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

      GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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      • #4
        What you need after the net is a decent mat to hit off of. Your typical driving range mats are expensive and they actually don't give you the correct feedback and don't allow you to swing down on the ball. A TrueStrike type mat will run about $500.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Surfah View Post
          What you need after the net is a decent mat to hit off of. Your typical driving range mats are expensive and they actually don't give you the correct feedback and don't allow you to swing down on the ball. A TrueStrike type mat will run about $500.
          Have you ever used one of those? Looks interesting. Super pricey, though, especially since I'm trying to build this thing for free.
          Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

          "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

          GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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          • #6
            Make sure you put a roof on it. I have one that is about 9 feet tall and its pretty easy to hit a ball over it if you are not standing too close. Especially with my wedges. I will post a pic of it tomorrow, it is one I actually bought from Dicks I think and put it up.
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            • #7
              The pro shop here uses the true strike mats, they are really nice.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by cougjunkie View Post
                Make sure you put a roof on it. I have one that is about 9 feet tall and its pretty easy to hit a ball over it if you are not standing too close. Especially with my wedges. I will post a pic of it tomorrow, it is one I actually bought from Dicks I think and put it up.
                Good tip, thanks. I was actually considering NOT putting a top on it b/c I didn't think I'd go over. But the first time I did it would be trouble, I'm sure. Post your pic when you have a chance.
                Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

                "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

                GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by falafel View Post
                  Good tip, thanks. I was actually considering NOT putting a top on it b/c I didn't think I'd go over. But the first time I did it would be trouble, I'm sure. Post your pic when you have a chance.
                  Yeah I have hit a few balls over my house (its a 2 story house).
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by cougjunkie View Post
                    Yeah I have hit a few balls over my house (its a 2 story house).
                    Wait a minute.... didn't you recently say you've never had a bedroom on the second floor? 1st floor master? I don't think so.
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                    "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

                    GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by falafel View Post
                      Wait a minute.... didn't you recently say you've never had a bedroom on the second floor? 1st floor master? I don't think so.
                      Why not? Many two-story floor plans have a main-level master. They are very practical for a "forever home" as it allows a couple to grow old in the house without having to navigate stairs on a daily basis.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by falafel View Post
                        Wait a minute.... didn't you recently say you've never had a bedroom on the second floor? 1st floor master? I don't think so.
                        I meant I have never lived in an apartment building with multiple floors. The master is on the 2nd floor in our current house you are correct.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Donuthole View Post
                          Why not? Many two-story floor plans have a main-level master. They are very practical for a "forever home" as it allows a couple to grow old in the house without having to navigate stairs on a daily basis.
                          We have a room that can be converted into a master bed on the 1st floor. I am hoping not to live long enough to need it though.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Donuthole View Post
                            Why not? Many two-story floor plans have a main-level master. They are very practical for a "forever home" as it allows a couple to grow old in the house without having to navigate stairs on a daily basis.
                            Of course I'm aware of first floor master bedrooms. I wasn't suggesting that they don't exist. However, homes with first floor masters usually aren't marketed towards young families, and young families (like Junkie's) aren't usually looking to buy "forever homes."
                            Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

                            "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

                            GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by HuskyFreeNorthwest View Post
                              We have a room that can be converted into a master bed on the 1st floor. I am hoping not to live long enough to need it though.
                              that's the spirit!
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