Winter Golf

[shun_naka]

As I said a few days ago, just new to golfing (obviously taken it up at the wrong time of the year!)

Has anyone any advice when it comes to playing winter golf?...ie things I should look out for (seen in shops people selling winter gloves etc, not sure if these are necessary but things like that im clueless!)

Cheers

 

[Alex1975]

As I said a few days ago, just new to golfing (obviously taken it up at the wrong time of the year!)

Has anyone any advice when it comes to playing winter golf?...ie things I should look out for (seen in shops people selling winter gloves etc, not sure if these are necessary but things like that im clueless!)

Cheers

Maybe different spikes. I think its worth having a proper wet glove in the bag. A good umbrella and holder for your trolley if you use one. Good wet weather clothing (don't waist money on cheap imo). A cover for the top of your bag to keep rain off the club heads and inevitably running down the shafts onto the grips. Base layer clothing if you get cold. Wind proof jumper. A big sealing bag to put things you don't want to get wet(fags, lighter, phone and the like) The want to get out in the elements.

 

[spongebob59]

Zippo hand warmers

 

[arnieboy]

A full hip flask is a priority.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Alex1975 has given some great advice. I would emphasise a base layer, long sleeve, a good woolly hat and a windproof top. Wind tends to be the killer in terms of cold weather rather than rain so these items work really well. If you are going to play in very cold temps then those little hand warmers that look like tea bags are brilliant.

 

[ShankyBoy]

Great topic! I've just joined and was wondering a few things. I have a bag and trolly, but after trying a carry bag, I was thinking of getting one. In winter which is best? I got soaking the other week in torrential rain and didn't have the right kit, it was a thoroughly unpleasant experience. I actually found it better without a glove..all my spares got soaked..

 

[pokerjoke]

Some dry towels in the bag always come in handy

 

[RollinThunder]

Just common-sense gear to deal with rain and the elements. Some shoes with more waterproof features, rather than flimsy "street" shoes. A good quality, warm, waterproof jacket for when it's cold or raining. A decent sweater for average days. Thermal underwear or base layers, wooly hat and maybe gloves for when it's freezing. One of those snoods if you want. An umbrella as a necessity. A carry or pencil bag in case the club bans trolleys.

 

[Alex1975]

Great topic! I've just joined and was wondering a few things. I have a bag and trolly, but after trying a carry bag, I was thinking of getting one. In winter which is best? I got soaking the other week in torrential rain and didn't have the right kit, it was a thoroughly unpleasant experience. I actually found it better without a glove..all my spares got soaked..

You can purchase gloves that get grippier the wetter they get. You might need a carry bag as there may be days when your club does not allow trolleys.

If you can see its going to tip down and its not too windy for an umbrella as soon as your umbrella is up put your towel up in the rafters of the umbrella! Keep it dry!!

If its going to tip down and its too windy for an umbrella put your towel in with your club heads and zip up your club head rain cover. Keep your towel dry.

Getting wet will sap you! If you have to spend all day getting in and out of various outfit that's what you will have to do. Get good at it!

 

[Hacker Khan]

You can purchase gloves that get grippier the wetter they get. You might need a carry bag as there may be days when your club does not allow trolleys.

If you can see its going to tip down and its not too windy for an umbrella as soon as your umbrella is up put your towel up in the rafters of the umbrella! Keep it dry!!

If its going to tip down and its too windy for an umbrella put your towel in with your club heads and zip up your club head rain cover. Keep your towel dry.

Getting wet will sap you! If you have to spend all day getting in and out of various outfit that's what you will have to do. Get good at it!

if it's going to tip it down and it's too windy for an umbrella I'd advise staying at home.

I do admire people who go out in all types of weather in the middle of winter. But for me there gets a point when the discomfort of playing in horrible conditions outweighs any enjoyment. And as I get older the amount of bad weather needed to trigger this decreases exponentially.

 

[Crawfy]

Pretty much what Alex1975 said, but add in some perseverance too. Keep repeating to yourself "The Masters is just around the corner"
That seems to help me through winter....

 

[Tongo]

Keep your expectations low over the winter. The ground will be damp / soft etc so scoring is unlikely to be as good as it will be in the balmy summer months. Ironically, its probably not a bad time to take up the game because there's plenty of opportunity to learn!

 

[guest100718]

cold and wind are fine, but heavy winter rain is not worth playing in.

 

[Alex1975]

Keep your expectations low over the winter. The ground will be damp / soft etc so scoring is unlikely to be as good as it will be in the balmy summer months. Ironically, its probably not a bad time to take up the game because there's plenty of opportunity to learn!

No.... Plenty of cool damp, calm days where the ball just wants to sit down next to the pin! Rough much shorter. Never keep your expectations low!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

A sense of humour

 

[drew83]

Great topic! I've just joined and was wondering a few things. I have a bag and trolly, but after trying a carry bag, I was thinking of getting one. In winter which is best? I got soaking the other week in torrential rain and didn't have the right kit, it was a thoroughly unpleasant experience. I actually found it better without a glove..all my spares got soaked..

To be honest carrying. Most clubs will ban trolleys in very wet conditions. I would suggest getting a cheap 2nd hand stand bag. It will get muddy, wet etc so not much point shelling out on a nice new bag.

I have a nice summer carry bag, a 2nd hand winter bag & my trolley bag.

Also, balls will react slightly different in colder temperatures (but probably not enough performance change for us to worry about). However, with high winds & muddy ground I have taken to getting a batch of 2nd hand/lake balls of my usual brand/model. Purely so my brand new balls don't get caked in mud & will be pristine for the better weather. (yes I am a little OCD & no I don't want to spend a lot of time washing my balls & bag after winter golf).

Oh, & a +1 for the hipflask (providing you are not driving home after). A flask of hot soup/tea/coffee is a good alternative!

 

[ShankyBoy]

Thanks for the tip, how about this for 55 quid? http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_bags/taylormade/30_golf_bag_stand_stand_bags_golf_bags/p18462.aspx

 

[Hacker Khan]

I think most bags are made in the same factory in China, so with 20% currently off everything at Direct Golf you may as well invest.

 

[drew83]

Thanks for the tip, how about this for 55 quid? http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_bags/taylormade/30_golf_bag_stand_stand_bags_golf_bags/p18462.aspx

To give an idea, I paid £15 for a nike stand bag off gumtree. Ebay can have bargains too.

Also worth looking on facebook selling pages. Golf clubs selling page is quite good. Again, you can post there your request & give an idea of what you want to pay.....just an idea to save a bit of cash.

It's your call though.

 

[banacek303]

If it was up to me, I wouldn't play in the winter but the guys I play with would rag on me as a big girls blouse. I find feet and hands are the worst, tried some of those thermal socks, waste of time. Mittens can be quite handy but easy to leave behind. Ice on the ground makes it tricky putting.