We’d all love to step onto the golf course and play like Dustin Johnson or Jin Young Ko but natural ability is not the only reason these players are at the top of their game. 

All the best players on the PGA, LPGA, and European Tour put in hours of practice to achieve results on the golf course. Without dedicating themselves to the sport, they would not be where they are today and that’s why putting in the time to practice, whether it be with a coach, on the range or at home, is crucial to improving your game.

Even if you have little spare time to travel to the driving range, there is no excuse for not spending at least a few hours per week practicing your golf at home. 

Even something as simple as practicing your putting on the living room carpet using a glass as the hole is time well spent. However, there are plenty of training aids available to help when it comes to developing your game.

Each training aid has been designed specifically to help with an element of your game. 

So, regardless of whether you want to improve your general play, have a swing fault you need to adjust or want to work on your putting game, there is a great training aid available to help.

Even if you have no time to leave your home during the week, with the help from the right training aid, the next time you step onto the golf course to play a round you can improve on your previous score. 

Below you’ll find 10 of the best golf training aids to help you become a better player.

Swing Trainers – to help you with your golf swing

You only have to look at some of the names to have used the Tour Striker Smart Ball, to understand why you should consider purchasing this training aid. Justin Rose, Darren Clarke, Beatriz Recari, and Martin Hall of The Golf Channel have all made use of the device. 

The Tour Striker Smart Ball works by using an inflatable, flocked beach ball that can be placed under the armpit or between the arms using the comfortable neck strap. With it in position, you gain an understanding of how the body and arms work during the perfect golf swing.

The SuperSpeed Swing Sticks are not cheap but you get what you pay for and they are one of the best golf training aids available for those searching for more distance off the tee. 

Each of the 3 swing sticks included in the pack are used in place of a golf club during practice. By following the video instruction series, which is available online, you can increase the speed and power of your golf swing by 5% to 8% in little over a month.

If a training aid has been voted number one by PGA and LPGA professionals, you know it has to be one of the best golf training aids available. 

Similar to the training aid highlighted above, the Orange Whip Lightspeed is used in place of a golf club and you swing the flexible shaft in the same way as a club. The Orange Whip Lightspeed works by increasing your flexibility and strengthening the muscles you use when playing golf. It promotes rhythm and coordination between your arms, upper body, and lower body.

The SKLZ Smash Bag is a little different to the training aid highlighted above but is one of the best for practicing your swing at home. 

The bag can be filled using towels or other soft items and provides visual feedback on your shot following impact. The proprietary target map shows the accuracy of your strike and the bag will remain aligned when making a good shot. The SKLZ Smash Bag is great for those looking to cure slices, fat, and thin shots.

Best Putting Training Aids – to help you practice putting at home, at the course or on the road

Alignment and positioning are two of the most important aspects when making a putt and the PuttOut Putting Mirror has been created to help with both aspects when putting. By using the adjustable magnetic putter guides on the mirror, it is possible to check both alignment and address position easily. 

The mirror is encased in durable rubber and the spikes on the underside help to keep it in place without using tees.

The best golf training aids are not always the most elaborate and expensive and there is perhaps no better example of that than the PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer. Available for under £20 in the UK, the PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer features a parabolic curve that simulates real playing conditions. 

The white rubber target is the exact size of a real hole and it holds on to any putts that are perfect. Good putts are returned automatically and bad putts are rejected, providing instant feedback. The difficulty level can also be increased when required using the mini-target.

Check out our full detailed review of the PuttOut Pressure Trainer.

The idea of this putting training aid is to promote the use of an inside-to square-to inside putting stroke, using a precise arc. The face of the putter always stays square to the arc and it doesn’t take much time for most players to pick up the technique. 

In terms of developing a specific style of putting, the Putting Arc Golf Training Aid is one of the best golf training aids currently available.

It measures just 21 inches in length, making it easy to transport. It’s best used outdoors on proper greens, however, it can also be used indoors when secured in place using weights.

Best General Training Aids – things for every golfer should have

Perhaps one of the most common general training aids on offer today is alignment sticks. They seem to have been around for a long time but have remained so popular due to their effectiveness. 

The pack comes with two sticks and a set of drill sheets so you can begin practicing immediately. The great thing about alignment sticks is they can be used for all types of drills at home in the garden, on the range or at the course. 

Basically whenever you have free time and a bit of grass, they can be set-up in a matter of seconds. You can find a huge range of practice drills available online to improve the alignment of your swing using the sticks.

One of the fundamentals of golf is producing the correct grip on the club and that is why the SKLZ Grip Trainer has been created. 

The device can be attached to any golf club ranging from the driver to the pitching wedge and it is suitable for all hand sizes. Ideal for use when swinging clubs at home or on the practice range. 

The SKLZ Grip Trainer aims to correct and instil muscle memory for correct hand positioning and grip of the golf club. The raised nodules on the grip trainer help to position the hands properly.

Much like the alignment sticks highlighted above, the Practice Golf Net is one of the most popular pieces of golf training equipment. 

It can easily be set up in a back garden or transported in the carry bag to the golf course or any open space. 

Boasting a net area of 10ft x 7ft, there is no danger of missing the net when using the Practice Golf Net and the reinforced thick fiberglass poles help to absorb the impact of every shot.