Paul Thornley, PGA Professional and developer of Targetline (http://www.targetline.co.uk) is quite clear on one thing that should be at the top of the checklist when buying an indoor practice or training aid.
“It simply has to provide instant feedback. If weaknesses are not being identified and corrected what is the point of practising in the first place? How do you know how you are doing, whether you are improving?”
Anyone looking to improve their golf swing, fine tune their action and add power and accuracy to their shot needs to look for something that allows full swing shots to be taken by physically hitting the ball so that the accuracy can be seen immediately. Paul Thornley says: “How accurate was your shot? Was it a push or a slice? A draw or a pull? How do you really know unless you can see for yourself? Targetline tells you this.” Paul points people towards his ‘How it Works’ page on the Targetline website to further explain: http://www.targetline.co.uk/
Paul Thornley urges anyone thinking of investing in a computer based practice system to think twice. He says, “How can a computer animated impression of a shot be substituted for the real thing?”
Another thing to think about when putting together a checklist for the ideal indoor golf practice aid is that it should be easy to set up in a small space and safe to use in the house, garage, hotel room or wherever it is to be used. It should also be light and compact when packed so it is easily transportable. Targetline offers all these features and more.
In summary, when choosing an indoor golf practice aid to use through the winter months, these are the main things that should be taken into consideration:
1. Does it give instant feedback on the shot? Targetline does.
2. Does it provide fixes and advice to correct inaccuracies?
3. Does it allow real, full swing shots to be taken? Targetline does.
4. Can it be set up in a confined space? Yes, Targetline can.
5. Can it be used safely indoors? Targetline can.
6. Is it light, compact and easily transportable?
Paul Thornley is a PGA Professional and the director of Targetline Ltd. Targetline is an indoor golf practice aid that allows users to practice full swing shots safely in a confined space then see how they are doing through its unique feedback system; something that is rare amongst indoor golf swing practice aids. For more information visit http://www.targetline.co.uk.
