This Putting Green Is The Best Way To Improve Your Golf Game For Under $40

All golfers, no matter how green they may be at the sport, know the importance of the short game. I don’t care if you can drive the ball 300 yards; if you 3-putt every hole, you aren’t going to win many rounds.  

The good news is that if your putting is a problem, it is a relatively easy fix. Or at least an inexpensive one. Whereas a long game deficiency requires repeated trips to the driving range, you can work on your short game from the comfort of your home or office. About a year ago, I invested in a putting green for my apartment. It only cost me $40. Now, whenever I have a free second or am otherwise sedentary watching the TV, I get up and putt a bit.

This effort has had a huge impact on my game, and I’ve already shaved off 5 or 6 strokes. The great part was that I was able to continue practicing all throughout the winter and never lose any of the gains I made over the course of the golf season. I am hoping that by the end of the summer, sinking 7-foot putts will be my competitive advantage.

I’m trying to think of another way a simple $40 expenditure could have such a significant impact on one’s golf score. I think this is hands-down the best investment any amateur golfer can make. The putting green comes with three holes and a small ridge right before them, so if there is any downside here it is the lack of diversity of putts you can workshop. That is a small price to pay for the literal small price you pay, however.