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<\/p>\n\tDiscover why winter golf is worth embracing, how to stay warm and comfortable on the course, what to put in your winter golf bag, and how year-round play can seriously improve your game.<\/p>\n
\tMany golfer choose to hang up their clubs from November until the end of March. It is something I fully understand.<\/p>\n
\tFor some it is purely and simply because they do not enjoy playing in the cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tFor others, it may come down to the fact that their courses do not allow buggies during the winter and they are physically unable to walk for 18 holes.<\/p>\n
\tI grew up in Scotland. You don\u2019t need me to tell you that this meant spending a great deal of time fighting the elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tTo me, the very definition of a proper club golfer is somebody who lives north of the border and insists upon playing for 12 months of the year, regardless of the weather. They breed \u2018em tough up north.<\/p>\n
\tI have to admit that there are some mornings where I peer through the curtains and am sorely tempted to clamber back into bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\tBut no, I am one of those who insists upon playing throughout the winter. I actually have to say that I enjoy hitting approach shots into damp greens because I know that when the ball lands it is going to stop. In saying that, those same conditions do make it more difficult to make crisp and proper contact with my irons.<\/p>\n
\tI am not such a fan of playing on mornings when the ground is frozen. Fail to hit an iron properly and the shockwaves shoot through your body. And how do you stop a ball on a green that more closely resembles an ice rink. BOING! The ball hits the putting surface, bounces 100 feet in the air and is never seen again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPutting on an icy green is another interesting experience. Your golf ball starts off measuring 1.68 inches but doubles in size as it picks up ice on its journey to the hole.<\/p>\n
\tBut would I change it? No way.<\/p>\n
\tThe key to winter golf: keeping warm<\/p>\n
\tAnd that means thermal socks, thermal gloves, long johns, thermal tops, warm headgear, snood, neck warmer, polo neck jumpers and, probably most important of all, a proper waterproof suit – something that is going to see a lot of service at this time of year. A good suit will also keep the heat in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tIt baffles me that so many club golfers fail to buy themselves a decent umbrella – you want something that is a) going to keep you dry and b) is going to withstand strong winds. And why wouldn\u2019t you buy a holder to attach your brolly to your trolley?<\/p>\n
\tIt is important to ensure that you are not cold before you tee off. Of course that means making sure you are well wrapped up but a decent warm-up routine will also help. It is vital to keep your hands and feet warm.<\/p>\n
\tRead More: How to stay warm and dry on the golf course this winter<\/a>\tDon\u2019t forget your winter golf bag<\/p>\n \tClothing is only half the battle. Winter is also the perfect time to switch to a proper winter golf bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n \tThat means something lighter, less bulky and, crucially, carrying fewer clubs. Do you really need every single wedge and long iron in the bag when the ball isn\u2019t going anywhere and you\u2019re mostly playing knock-downs and little punches under the wind?\u00a0<\/p>\n \tA lighter bag makes it easier to walk the course when trolleys or buggies are restricted, helps reduce fatigue and makes the whole winter experience more enjoyable. You can also use the change of setup as an opportunity to tweak a few things \u2013 maybe add an extra wedge you rely on around soft, muddy greens, or swap out a long iron for a hybrid that\u2019s easier to launch from wet lies.\u00a0<\/p>\n \tWe\u2019ve put together a YouTube video on \u201cWhat should be in your winter golf bag\u201d that walks through exactly how to streamline your setup and get it ready for cold, damp conditions – well worth a watch before your next winter round.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \tThe Pro’s say to embrace winter golf<\/p>\n