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Reading about all this bundling up to play in winter really makes me happy I have plans to go to Florida in February.

Driver- Tour Edge EXS 220

4W- Sub 70 949X

4H- Sub 70 949X

Utility- Sub 70 699U 21 degree

Irons- Sub 70 749 5-PW

Wedges - Sub 70 286 50+54 degree

                 Tour Edge 1 out 58 degree

Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach #11

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Your yardages are going to be all f****d up.

 

I was surprised how true this is even for short shots that don't rely on roll. Ended a short round on a par 3 the other day, where I normally hit center-green with a slightly choked-down PW. Flag was in the back of the rather deep green, so I figured I'd just do a full swing. Barely reached the front of the green! Thought it was a fluke, hit two more, all right on the front green.

 

So yes, clubbing up is not optional on any shot :)

 

How cold is it in Fargo now?

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Good info in here already for you OP. Only thing I can add is to try these if you are worried about staying loose:

https://www.riteaid.com/shop/rite-aid-capsicum-hot-patches-3-pack-0357448

I'd also recommend some Uniqlo heattech trousers. If it's chilly but not too cold they are enough and don't require long johns or baseballs tights underneath.

 

Going to England to play this weekend and then Bandon in Nov and I always have these along for the journey.

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Live in the wicked cold of the northeast but love our golf so much that as long as the sun is out, we are out there. Usually just 9 holes but still a kick.

 

One thing I learned from my ski days is to use a neck gator. Only costs $20 and makes all the difference and can be used to cover half your face if things really start blowing.

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A knit beanie with a visor. Warmth and you’re keeping the sun off your eyes. Kind of hard to find, even in ski shops. I have a large hat size, even harder to find. Any links to these are appreciated!

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For those of you who have to deal with cold-weather golf (my last sunset round was in the mid/low-40s), what are your tips for extending the season when it's in the 30s or 40s? Clothing, technique, swing adjustments, any of the things that keep playing golf tolerable (and keep the jealousy toward our Southern friends at bay)?

  • Wool/Fleece hat that goes over your ears
  • Good base layers (Think UA Cold Gear compression fit)
  • Windproof "golf" outer layers
  • Lower Compression balls

You want layers... well.. I think that's obvious. I find having windproof outer layers (jackets, pants) really helps when the wind kicks up to keep that little sting off. I also switch to lower compression low spin ball like Supersoft to gain some distance back due to it being cold out and lower swing speeds, and I feel like a firm ball like ProV1x is just more harsh feeling when it's cold. I also tend to play softer more tackier grips because ANY thing thing feels horrible when it's in the 40's or below and the soft rubber helps to dampen that a bit.

 

 

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How anyone can enjoy golf but not play 6 months out of the year is nuts to me.

 

Can't disagree. We have places with banks of simulators, but it's obviously not the same.

 

That first day in late April or May though, when you walk up to your first tee -- that's a glorious day. [And then you shank the shot 90 yards left and 10 yards forward.]

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One thing I find helpful that hasn’t been mentioned is a sun block stick. It looks like a giant chapstick, really helps reduce windburn on your face. For me the peace and outdoors really come into focus on cold winter golf rounds. I’m an outdoorsman but I don’t hunt so this time is incredibly welcome to me. If I could I swear I would camp out on the course and build a fire if they allowed me too ❄️ On the truly freezing days when the course is rock hard it’s fun to watch the ball bounce 100yrs when it lands. It’s a challenge to navigate the bounces and stay on the greens. I guess I’m a few balls short of a dozen but I’m like a kid on Christmas out there.

Irons: 19' Cobra CB's
Drivers: Titleist TS3 & Cobra F9
Fairway: Titleist 917F2
Hybrid: A-Grind
2 iron: Ping Rapture
Wedges: Ping Gorge 2.0 Stealth's
Putter: Evnroll 9.1
Balls: ProV1

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One thing I find helpful that hasn't been mentioned is a sun block stick. It looks like a giant chapstick, really helps reduce windburn on your face. For me the peace and outdoors really come into focus on cold winter golf rounds. I'm an outdoorsman but I don't hunt so this time is incredibly welcome to me. If I could I swear I would camp out on the course and build a fire if they allowed me too ❄️ On the truly freezing days when the course is rock hard it's fun to watch the ball bounce 100yrs when it lands. It's a challenge to navigate the bounces and stay on the greens. I guess I'm a few balls short of a dozen but I'm like a kid on Christmas out there.

 

This sounds great. I wish our courses stayed open for this kind of golf, but they tend to close around first snow.

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We get lucky if there isn’t snow a little south of Cleveland. The northern part of town is totally shut down. There’s one jem south of Canton that caters to us lunatics and does a shotgun start every chance they get. The owner is great. He even has his own cart covers already installed. We have a blast.

Irons: 19' Cobra CB's
Drivers: Titleist TS3 & Cobra F9
Fairway: Titleist 917F2
Hybrid: A-Grind
2 iron: Ping Rapture
Wedges: Ping Gorge 2.0 Stealth's
Putter: Evnroll 9.1
Balls: ProV1

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A knit beanie with a visor. Warmth and you’re keeping the sun off your eyes. Kind of hard to find, even in ski shops. I have a large hat size, even harder to find. Any links to these are appreciated!

Like this.

 

Trouble is, they're usually one size fits all (not!)

 

 

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A knit beanie with a visor. Warmth and you’re keeping the sun off your eyes. Kind of hard to find, even in ski shops. I have a large hat size, even harder to find. Any links to these are appreciated!

Like this.

 

Trouble is, they're usually one size fits all (not!)

 

 

will take mine in navy or grey, please. that cable knit looks good.

no pom-pom topper, thank goodness.

currently playing:
FT-5 - D
Cally FT hybrids
Hogan Edge GS, 4-PW
Vokey Oil Can 52, 56
Ping Anser 2

TM FlexTech Lite/Titleist StaDry
 

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