Golf nets for the garden: choose the space before the kit
Plan a garden golf net around its footprint, impact rating, clearances and the direction of a missed shot.
Start with the part of your garden you can keep clear, rather than the biggest net you can afford. A net's advertised width is only one part of the space you need: its supports, the golfer and the room for the net to move under impact all matter.
Make a short list from your measurements
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Usable ground | The clear width and depth, excluding paths, pots and furniture. |
| Overhead obstructions | Branches, washing lines and anything within the club's path. |
| Net installation | External frame size, anchoring method and the maker's clearances. |
| Shot containment | The stated ball and club rating, side protection and roof coverage. |
Enter the dimensions in the space checker. An unknown clearance is a question for the manufacturer, rather than spare space you can assume away.
Look beyond the centre target
Consider an off-centre strike, a high shot and a ball travelling below the target panel. A garden fence should not become the backup catching surface. If a miss could reach a public path, a neighbour's window or someone using the garden, choose another location or a different kind of practice.
Make inspection part of setting up
The FORB home cage manual tells users to check the cage and net for defects before use and to stop using faulty parts. Keep the instructions with the kit, so you can check the correct panel positions after taking it down. Do not transfer one model's installation instructions to another.
A portable net suits a space that must return to family use. Before buying, check the packed dimensions and think through where a wet net can dry. For the differences in containment and storage, read nets, cages and enclosures.
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Checked 25 October 2026. Recheck the current manual before buying.