$100 To Get Better At Golf: Here’s What Could Actually Help

Sometimes, it feels like investing more money into your game or equipment is the only way to get better at golf. Money helps but there are ways to get better without breaking the bank. If you have $100 to invest in your golf game right now, here are some of the best ways.

Start tracking your game

Everybody thinks they know the issues in their golf game. When you start tracking data, you learn a lot about the real problems. Something like the Shot Scope Connex is less than $100 and will help you track every shot.

You’ll have over 100 stats, including Strokes Gained, that can provide insight into how to best utilize your range time.

There are apps that allow you to track Strokes Gained manually but this can disrupt your routine on the course. Tracking golf data doesn’t need to be expensive.

Book a lesson or clinic

While this may seem obvious, amateur players underutilize it. Lessons, even just a 30-minute session, can help you get your swing on the right track and give you some direction. Some golf courses also offer clinics that are cheaper than lessons but you can pull good information from these if the student-teacher ratio isn’t too high.

Some websites like Skillest offer virtual swing analysis for less than $100.

Buy a training aid that works

If you are trying to keep costs down, look for versatile training aids.

Start with alignment sticks. They are affordable and can help with alignment, ball position, swing plane and even putting gates on the green.

Consider something like the Tour Striker Smart Ball. These training aids keep the arms and body in sync during the swing and help with chipping and pitching mechanics. Pros even use tools like this for full-swing shots to work on consistency.

Another versatile option is the Eyeline Golf Speed Trap 4S, a compact training aid designed to improve swing path and alignment throughout your game. It’s a new release and highly portable so it works for chipping, pitching, full swings and even for players who want to work on shaping shots.

Add a distance or speed trainer to your practice routine

While I’ve tried many golf swing speed trainers, sometimes I like working with free weights to gain strength and yardage.

Some golf-specific options, like the Golf Power Swing Fan, cost less than $100. However, the key to picking up more distance is consistency in the work you put in.

Stick to something you’ll use several times a week. Building speed can take a little time but there is no question that more distance makes golf easier.

Get a club fitting (without buying new clubs)

A club fitting isn’t just for players looking to buy new gear. It’s one of the most underrated ways to understand your swing tendencies and equipment performance.

A professional fitting can reveal hidden inefficiencies in your setup, like a lie angle costing you accuracy or a shaft that doesn’t match your swing speed. Even small adjustments, like tweaking loft, lie or grip size can produce immediate results without spending much.

Don’t forget the DIY method

Don’t forget the DIY method. There’s no shortage of free online content to help you improve but the key is using it correctly. Get a phone holder or tripod to record your swing and see what’s happening.

Grab a simple notebook or golf journal and start tracking what you’re working on, the drills that help and the swing thoughts that work. The next time you step on the first tee, you’ll know exactly what to focus on instead of hoping to remember what felt right last time.

If you want to use an app to help you, something like V1 Golf is $59 a year allows you to access its model swings and make some comparisons.

Watch what the better players do

One of the easiest ways to sharpen your game is to watch better players handle pressure, course management and pre-shot routines. My favorite way to do this is to attend a Korn Ferry event or even a local Monday Qualifier.

Pricing is typically considerably less than $20. Pay close attention to how they control their tempo and manage mistakes. You can do this by watching golf on TV but I get a lot more out of following a quiet group and seeing what makes these players so good. PGA Tour events are great as well but you can see more at a Korn Ferry tournament or an LPGA event.

Final thoughts

These suggestions offer a targeted way to spend around $100 or even less to improve your golf game. Know your true distances, get some professional help, invest in versatile training aids, get stronger and make any simple and affordable changes you can to your clubs to help them fit you better.

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