MUST DO tips to play in cold weather!
MUST DO tips to play in cold weather!
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I have a friend in Toronto, Canada. Who cannot wait for decent weather to play golf? He'll golf in the snow, sleet, and rain if a course is open. This student of mine even tricked me into joining him once with a promise that it would warm up (from 36 F to 45 F) and a promise that we'd only play 9. HA! I showed up at the course, and there was a lone golfer hitting balls on the range. I knew it was Michael!
When I went into the clubhouse, his wife Jayne looked at me hopefully, but I knew Michael was determined to play. After 9, we tried to trick him by saying, "Let's go to the clubhouse for a hot chocolate?" "Yes, but we'll leave or bags on the 10th tee" So, we played 18 of the coldest holes in my life. But I learned from my mistakes, and here are 3 great tips for playing in cold weather.
If you find yourself scheduled to play in unfriendly weather, consider these three great tips to make it more bearable:
1. Dress for it.
Start with a long-sleeved, snug shirt made of moisture-wicking synthetic fabric, like those made by Under Armour. Add a lightweight turtleneck sweater next. On top of that, layer a zip-up, warm vest. Lastly, put on a windproof jacket that can easily fit into your golf bag. (In case it warms up) Also, wear moisture-wicking long underwear and a top with windproof slacks. Put a wool hat on your head that covers your ears. A huge amount of heat is lost through the head if it is not kept warm. Wool mittens add the final touch to keeping your hands warm.
2. Change Your Ball.
Try playing a lower compression ball. Higher compression balls feel like rocks in cold weather, and it's harder to compress them on the clubface. Also, keep one ball in your pocket and switch out on the next tee. That way, you're always playing with a warm ball. Keeping one of those hand heaters in your pocket will speed up the warming process.
3. Retain your sense of humor.
Expect to shoot a higher score - Hey... you're golfing, not working!
If you have any further ideas to add to these, I would appreciate your comments!
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