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The perfect practice setup is the first step to perfect practice. Every good practice session starts with a hitting mat. Not only will a golf-hitting mat save you time but it’ll save you money.

Pair the top golf hitting mat with the best golf nets and you won’t have to go to the range again! But finding the golf hitting mat that suits your needs isn’t quite that easy. 

Don’t worry. We’ve done the hard work for you. Here are our top picks for golf hitting mats and what criteria to consider before purchasing. 

Best Golf Hitting Mat Under $1,000: SwingTurf

Pros

Minimal bounceStable and sturdyMuted soundCan be used with wooden or traditional teesClub glides through the turf

Cons

The full-size option may be too big for some spaces.The thickness of the foam backing can make it feel mushy at times. 

Best Under $750: The Holy Grail Hitting Mat

Pros

Replaceable hitting strip for longevitySuitable for left-hand or right-hand useHitting strip placement allows for use with popular launch monitors like Foresight GCQuadDurable foam backingReal feel and minimal bounce

Cons

The full-size option may be too big for some spacesNo cutout for tees

Best Under $500 – Wittek Quatro

Pros

Shock-absorbing foam backing is easy on the joints and handsTurf interaction is among the bestCutouts for rubber tees and other typical driving-range tee solutions

Cons

Can’t be used with traditional wooden teesThe color of the turf is a little off-putting.

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Most Durable Golf Hitting Mat – Wittek Mega

The Wittek Mega golf hitting mat has a very durable turf and thick foam backing. The turf is among the nappiest of the golf-hitting mats we tested. The Mega hitting mat can be used with wooden tees, too, which is a must-have feature.

Best Golf Mat for Simulator Use – The Holy Grail Hitting Mat

The versatility of the Holy Grail hitting mat for both left- and right-handed golfers and the unique hitting strip design make it great for use with your home simulator or launch monitor.

Welcome back, fellow Golf Spies, to another edition of History’s Mysteries. This week, our traipse back in time delves into the real story of the best-selling iron in golf history, the PING Eye 2.

Conventional wisdom says the PING Eye 2 was a revolutionary breakthrough in golf club design. Karsten Solheim, many say, cracked the forgiveness code when the PING Eye 2 hit the streets in 1982. Further, the pundits say Karsten revolutionized iron spin when he invented square, or U-shaped, grooves. What’s more, those grooves were such a competitive advantage that both the USGA and the PGA TOUR banned the Eye 2 for spinning the ball too much.

Friends, none of that conventional wisdom is true.

The PING Eye 2 was simply the culmination of two decades worth of research, development and good old-fashioned innovative engineering. The fact that it became the top-selling iron in golf history, not to mention a legendary icon, is simply the result of a perfect storm.

So let’s fire up the Hot Tub Time Machine and set a course for 1961. That’s when the PING Eye 2 story really begins.

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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a memo that the Tour will not support a proposed ball rollback rule and also said he has "fully recovered" after taking a leave of absence for undisclosed medical reasons on June 13.

In a memo to players, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed the Tour won't support the USGA's proposed MLR golf ball.

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1. Ball Position: Position the golf ball back in your stance, closer to your back foot. This will help you hit down on the ball and produce a lower trajectory.

2. Club Selection: Use a club with less loft, such as a 3-iron or a 4-iron, as these clubs will naturally produce lower shots compared to higher lofted clubs.

3. Hands Ahead: At address, lean your weight slightly toward your target and keep your hands ahead of the ball. This promotes a downward strike at impact, creating a lower ball flight.

4. Compact Swing: Take a shorter backswing and follow-through. A compact swing will reduce the height of the shot and keep the trajectory lower.

5. Strong Grip: Consider using a slightly stronger grip (rotating both hands to the right for right-handed players) to help reduce the clubface loft at impact.

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jim Murphy explains why knowing (and understanding) your handicap is an important piece to playing better.

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How far could a frustrated golfer full-send a golf club? Tyler Toney, the frontman of the trick-shot troupe, Dude Perfect, found out.

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