How to golf at home while you’re practicing social distancing

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-03-25 09:00:00 UTC

Even if your local golf course is still open, you probably shouldn’t be showing your face there. This is one situation where you should listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger, and just stay home. But if you’re a golf addict, it can be hard to stay away. We get it.

Fortunately, there are ways you can bring the game into your quarantine headquarters. From simulators to hitting nets and everything in between, these gadgets and tools should help fill that golf ball-shaped hole in your heart during these bizarre times. And lucky for you, most of them are even on sale.

A glorious lovechild of golf and cornhole

Chippo™ is a viral new golf game you can play in your back yard, your living room, or the beach (once we’re able to inhabit them again). It’s basically a combination of cornhole and golf, with some cool new twists. You can learn to play here. It comes with two Chippo target boards, two heavy-duty chipping mats, and six high-density foam balls by almostGolf. And it’s on sale for $158.99 (usually $189.95).

This hitting net that helps sharpen your aim

Built with super-strong mesh netting that can take 150 mph balls being chucked at it, the Callaway Quad Hitting Net is perfect for sharpening your aim from your backyard. You’ll get eight square feet of hitting area and the pop-up design is incredibly easy to set up and take down. It even feeds the ball back to the front so you don’t have to search through the netting after each swing. It’s usually $219.99, but you can grab it on sale for $175.99 and save 20%.

This putting mat for fine-tuning your accuracy

This eight-foot putting mat simulates the varying speed of real grass, with fold-and-crease resistant backing for truer rolls. The putting cup is even a quarter-inch smaller than regulation, so when you get back out on the course, the real cup will seem gigantic. You can roll up the mat when you’re not using it and pull it back out with ease when you’re ready to practice. Worth $49.99, the Callaway Executive Putting Mat is on sale for $39.99.

A putting trainer and game set

Fine tune your putting stroke and have some fun indoors with this Izzo Golf Game Set. It features hanging and swinging targets to promote precision and help you develop proper shot speed, and you can use it for practicing or for gaming with various competitive game formats. Plus, it’s perfect for all ages, so it can even keep the kiddos busy for a while. Save 20% and get it for just $23.99.

This three-piece home range practice system

Made to simulate a real fairway, this home range practice system from Callaway allows you to practice your golf swing at home with impressive accuracy. It comes complete with an eight-foot hitting net, FT launch zone hitting mat, and a pro caddie ball feeder, which feeds you a ball at a time with the touch of your club and holds up to 35 balls. Don’t be afraid to give it your all, as it’s highly resistant to wear and tear and the ultra-durable rubber backing will protect your clubs from damage. Grab it on sale for $159.99 and save yourself 20%.

A smart golf simulator with a swing stick

Treat yourself to an immersive golf experience that’s just like the real thing – only virtual – with the Phigolf Smart Golf Simulator. It’s compact and portable, and lets you play a virtual round of golf, practice your swing, or compete in tournaments by simply connecting to your smartphone and using your actual golf swing. You can even get the whole family involved with a range of game modes and there’s no tee time necessary. Grab it for $200.00 with promo code GOLF20 and get ready for endless entertainment.