As a new golfer, it all feels overwhelming. You’ll hear advice from everyone – friends, instructors, YouTube – much of which is contradictory. One day it’s your catch, the next it’s your attitude, and suddenly your slice is somehow your fault. The truth is, when you’re just starting out, it’s hard to make steady progress because nothing feels natural yet.
After testing dozens of training aids, I’ve found that only a few really help beginners. The best ones are simple, affordable, and provide feedback you can actually use. Here are six great golf training tools that every beginner should try.
Divot Board
I tried Divot Board when it was released only years ago. I was impressed and still think it’s a feedback tool that gives players so much useful information. The Divot board shows you exactly where your club contacts the ground.
For beginners, developing consistent contact is a big part of the battle. You can work with Divot Board in and out and with or without the ball. It’s worth the investment.
Golf clubs
One of the most affordable and versatile training tools available are golf stretch clubs. It doesn’t matter what brand, color or style you end up with. The key is to learn how to use these stretch sticks in practice.
Having some in the field to help with alignment and setup is important. You can also learn how to do exercises where you can work on the swing plane. Stretch sticks are also versatile enough to use on the green.
Placement of T3 arch
of Placement of T3 bow it may seem simple but that’s the point. This tool helps you feel a continuous square path and is perfect for beginners who have no idea where to start. It’s small enough to bring with you on the course or to use on your living room rug. Just do 10 to 20 strokes every day using this tool. You’ll be glad you did!
SKLZ Golf Grip TMIS
Correct club grip is more important than most beginners realize. While some beginners pick up the basics of a good grip relatively quickly, the key is to maintain a consistent grip. The SKLZ Golf Grip Trainer attaches to any club grip and guides your hands into the correct position. It is especially useful for players trying to break bad habits or get used to the feeling of a neutral control.
Pure Strike Golf Training Discs
At first, I wasn’t convinced that these were worth it. They looked like another novelty. But after trying them, I was amazed at how effectively they help you practice the more complex parts of the golf swing, especially swing quality.
Each soft rubber disc is shaped like the footprint of a golf ball and is designed to be strong to hit cleanly. That’s the point. If you can consistently get the drive off the ground, you’re hitting it right, and that skill carries over to every club in the bag.
A golf towel
yes, a towel. It is one of the most underrated training tools. Place it behind the ball to teach first contact with the ball, for example. Use it to clean up clubs, build better routines or even improve your backlink. I just wrote an article that contains some exercises you can do with a golf towel. (The best $20 training aid is already in your bag)
Final thoughts
As a beginner, I would stop buying too many training tools at once. Buy one, see how it works, how much you use it, and go from there. Any seasoned golfer will tell you that it doesn’t take much to fill your garage with practice tools that you’ll never use.
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