Probably the major variable in golf that you can’t control is the weather.

Perfect temperatures, bright sunny days and no wind are the ideal conditions. But there are many places in the country where those conditions rarely happen. However, if you’re passionate about golf, you’re gong to welcome changes in weather, regardless of what it is (up to a point–passion can sometimes only go so far ). One sign of a good golfer is the one who can adapt and use the poor weather conditions to their advantage.

Severe Temperature Conditions

When talking about bad weather on the course, usually heavy rains and wind are what you think of first. But, besides these two variables, extreme temperatures can also create havoc with your game.

For the most part, the majority of the country experiences drastic changes in climate and temperature when the seasons start changing. Learning how to play golf during the change from the hot, humid months of summer to the cold, bitter winds of fall and winter, through the rainy days of spring and back to summer are crucial to improving your game.

Regardless of what mother nature sends your way, golf can be played in just about any condition. Probably the exception to this is when there is snow or frost on the ground. Keep in mind, however, there are exceptions to the exception!!

Cold weather can offer a private and peaceful game, considering that you may have the course to yourself. Beginner golfers can take advantage of this opportunity during the cold, since there will be few interruptions and hardly any groups playing behind you. It can be a pleasure to play without the pressure of groups behind you who tend to make you rush your play.

Tips For Playing Golf During The Cold Season

1. Check your golf shoes and make sure they’re waterproof. If they’re not, you might want to think about buying a new pair. When cold weather comes, it brings frost and moisture on the grass along with it. This can soak your shoes if they’re not waterproof. Besides the waterproof shoes, a thick pair of socks will give you more comfort. I personally like to double up on socks during the cold weather.

2. When dressing for the cold, put on layers of clothing, as opposed to wearing thicker items like a heavy coat. The extra layers will provide more warmth and you’ll have more room to maneuver when making your shots. Turtlenecks are great for these times. You may also want to think about thermal underwear if the temperatures are going to be low enough.

3. Always wear a hat that provides warmth for the head and protects the ears. You might not be nominated for the fashion person of the year, but you’ll never have to worry about frostbite, or a headache from the cold.

4. As far as your game is concerned, you should be aware that the ball won’t travel as far as it usually does. During cold weather, the air is denser or heavier, which slows the flight of the ball and the distance it will travel. You might have to use a different club than you normally would for a given distance. For example, a 6-iron might have to be used for a distance that you would normally use a 7-iron, and so on.

By keeping the above tips in mind, many of you should be able to extend your golfing season and enjoy some peaceful, quiet rounds of golf.

This is another of many tips for the new golfer that can be found on the golf blog for beginner golfers, Sensible Golf Tips.

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