Best Training aids

Training aids: some of them are extremely expensive, but some of them are super affordable and in my opinion maybe the best to purchase, not only as an experienced golfer, but also as a beginner. Practicing without any feedback or goals is stopping most people from progressing. I will help you with three absolute must-have training aids, which will help you become the best golfer you can be.

Alignment sticks

First off, alignment sticks. One of the cheapest but in my opinion the best training aids there are. They are multi-functional and have so many drills hidden away in them, that I can fill 50 pages with things you can do with them. They can be used to practice aim and start direction of the ball. They can help you with an over-the-top move, by placing them at an angle behind the mat and swinging underneath them. They can help you improve your chipping, by eliminating your wrist and the list goes on and on. The best thing about them is that they are being sold for as low as 12 euros for two of them. An absolute must-have in my opinion for every golfer that wants to improve! A great training aid and something a lot of people struggle with is a grip trainer. It is without a doubt one of the most important parts in a golfer’s setup. A good grip will help you hit it further and straighter, and will help with injury prevention.

Grip trainer

The number one in the world, Scottie Scheffler, literally trains with a grip trainer every training session. If it helps him, it can help you too. Also these are very cheap, around 10 euros for them, but make sure you get a decent one. The cheaper ones don’t have round edges which can irritate and cause blisters, so spend the extra couple euros when you get them.

Tempo trainer

Last but not least, the tempo trainer. A little more expensive than the other two, but a great addition to your bag. Some of them come with a built-in grip trainer, which will kill two birds with one stone. Better rhythm will help you hit the ball further, but reduce strain as well. One thing is for sure. If you are jerking on your golf club or hitting it with too much strength, you will hate the tempo trainer first, but after a while it will grow on you. I’ve had people during lessons, who would literally top every single ball, because their tempo was so quick, that they had too much tension to actually get the club to the ball. Got a tempo trainer, just gave it to them and told them to swing it as they usually did. Instant feedback, a ‘wow maybe I should swing it slower’ later and they could hit the ball in the air. When choosing a training aid, make sure it is for your problem. I’ve had clients who would come to me with a wrist impact trainer, but with a very weak grip, which made it practically impossible to get the wrist impact trainer doing its job without injuring themselves in the process.