{"id":505903,"date":"2026-03-31T21:33:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/505903\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:33:22","slug":"6-reasons-why-you-should-play-golf-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/505903\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons why you should play golf this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\tThere is something truly revitalising about this time of year. The extended hours of daylight, the temperatures slowly beginning to rise, the countdown towards the majesty of seeing Augusta National on TV and watching the unfolding drama of the Masters. It&#8217;s a joyous period if you&#8217;re a golfer. What a difference it makes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMany of us located throughout Great Britain and Ireland been accustomed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfshake.com\/news\/view\/22491\/When_will_golf_courses_finally_dry_out.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seemingly endless deluges<\/a> in recent months. Courses have been saturated at best, with extremes leading to some venues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfshake.com\/news\/view\/22436\/When_will_golf_courses_fully_open_again.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">being routinely unplayable<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEven those brief hours of daylight haven&#8217;t brought much brightness &#8211; but that is all changing.<\/p>\n<p>\tThe clocks have now sprung forward, restoring the glory of twilight rounds after work, with our beloved fairways and greens primed to become rejuvenated by warmer, sunnier conditions. It&#8217;s already happening &#8211; and the opportunity is there for you to grasp full advantage of that moment.<\/p>\n<p>\tIf you&#8217;re a golfer who has battled through the winter elements, your oasis is here, it&#8217;s time to shed that woolly hat and leave the additional layers at home.<\/p>\n<p>\tMaybe you&#8217;ve had the clubs locked away for months, but the longer you wait, the more difficult that return will be, so we suggest that you end that hibernation and make your way back out there.<\/p>\n<p>\tWe&#8217;re encouraging everyone to play golf this coming weekend &#8211; and here is why!<\/p>\n<p>\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Play Golf This Weekend\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PXL_20260308_162407194_wan66v.jpg\" style=\"width: 640px; height: 320px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\tStart Your Golf Season Early<\/p>\n<p>\tGenerally, most places will mark April as being the true beginning of the golf season.<\/p>\n<p>\tWhether you choose to visit the range &#8211; perhaps not the worst idea &#8211; or jump straight into the deep end and make your 2026 debut on the course, you will appreciate the benefits of playing in early spring when the summer comes around.<\/p>\n<p>\tIf you&#8217;ve played all winter and have become used to hitting off mats and playing on slow greens, Golfshake&#8217;s Ryan Rastall has some new advice for you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfshake.com\/improve\/view\/22597\/The_differences_between_chipping_from_a_mat_instead_of_grass.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">on adjustments that you need to make<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\tTwilight Golf is Back!<\/p>\n<p>\tYes, the clocks have changed, the days are growing longer, and that means the joys and opportunities of twilight golf have returned. You now have a chance to sneak in a round after work, or even nine holes, while playing windows at the weekend have now expanded, meaning that there should be greater tee time space to fulfill demand.<\/p>\n<p>\tThat should be a motivation for any golfer!<\/p>\n<p>\tChance to Test Your Golf Clubs<\/p>\n<p>\tTime to upgrade your equipment or make a few tweaks to your bag? Taking your clubs out for a spin is the ideal way to see where you stand before the main golf season arrives.<\/p>\n<p>\tYou might also discover that maintenance is required, like new grips or shafts, particularly if your gear is now creeping along in years.<\/p>\n<p>\tThere is only one way to assess where exactly everything stands &#8211; and that&#8217;s by giving it a go!<\/p>\n<p>\tEaster Holidays Are Coming<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Easter Bank Holidays fall on the 3rd and 6th of April, meaning that there is a potential to build up some momentum over the coming weeks, starting this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tYou could visit the course &#8211; or make time for a few range sessions &#8211; before that window of opportunity becomes greater.<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Masters is Almost Here<\/p>\n<p>\tDespite what my colleague Derek Clements has said about the Masters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfshake.com\/news\/view\/22595\/I_love_The_Masters_but_I_think_its_golfs_weakest_major.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and he does have a point<\/a>), the first major of the year is just around the corner as we await to see whether Rory McIlroy can join truly exalted company by successfully defending his title down Magnolia Lane.<\/p>\n<p>\tWatching this annual showpiece is special and undeniably inspiring to anyone who loves golf. It just makes you want to reach for your clubs and head to the course.<\/p>\n<p>\tBut you don&#8217;t have to wait for that &#8211; you can play before the Masters this year, feel that motion of swinging a club again, rediscover the sensation of striking a golf ball, and relish the mentally enriching escapism that this game provides.<\/p>\n<p>\tIf you weren&#8217;t planning to play golf this weekend, hopefully we&#8217;ve just encouraged you to give it some thought.<\/p>\n<p>\tWhy Not Book a Golf Break?<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfbreaks.com\/en-gb\/promotions\/the-season-starts-now\/?utm_medium=golfshake&amp;utm_source=golfshake_newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=golfshake_260329_ssn26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Season Starts Now\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/599_-_The_Season_Starts_Now_2026_-_FINAL_-_Golfshake_-_640x300.jpg\" style=\"width: 640px; height: 300px;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\tIf you&#8217;re feeling inspired, why not take it a step further and book a golf trip with our travel partners, Golfbreaks, who have just launched their new Season Starts Now campaign that is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfbreaks.com\/en-gb\/promotions\/the-season-starts-now\/?utm_medium=golfshake&amp;utm_source=golfshake_newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=golfshake_260329_ssn26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">packed with incredible deals and exciting destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\tWhether it be a trip within the UK, or something more exotic, there is a break for every golfer here, but you best be quick to beat the rush as demand will now be rampant as we enter the months of springtime!<\/p>\n<p>\tIt&#8217;s time for all golfers to Make it Happen!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfshake.com\/news\/author\/kieran-clark\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kieran Clark<\/a> is the Digital Editor of Golfshake. He oversees editorial content, community engagement, forums, and social media channels. A lifelong golfer from the Isle of Bute in Scotland who has now lived in St Andrews for a decade, he began playing at the age of five and maintains a passion for exploring courses, with a particular affection for historic layouts. Kieran regularly contributes in-depth opinion pieces and features, drawing on his enthusiasm for the game and its culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There is something truly revitalising about this time of year. 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