Abstract: The aid/simulator provides an improvement in known equipment to enable the user to simulate a range of shots which can be expected during a round of golf. According to this invention, the aid/simulator comprises a base (1) providing a standing area (4) on which the user takes a stance in relating to a ball playing area (3) which is characterized by the base including a platform (2) adjustably mounted on the base so that it can be tilted to a position in relation to the ball the user wishes to practice or simulate, such as an uphill, or downhill lie or standing above, or below the ball, and a drive mechanisms (11, 12) is provided for tilting the platform to a selected position.