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There is no escaping the fact that the weather isn’t quite as warm as it was, in fact there is already a distinct chill in the air despite it only being mid-September. There is however no need to let this cooler weather put you of playing, with a little bit of advance preparation there are a few things that you can pack that should help to make sure that the cold doesn’t make your golf game fall under par.
Keep your hands warm
If you have ever played it the cold weather than you will know that once the cold gets into your fingers, your grip on the club is compromised and your rhythm is lost. Whilst walking is undeniably a great way of keeping warm, there will inevitably be times when you need to stand around on the course and it is during these times that the cold can really seep into your fingers. It is therefore important to make sure that you pack something in your golf kit to keep your hands warm. You could purchase a pair of cart mitts for those extra cold days, they offer you a fantastic insulated glove option and many pairs come with the added convenience of Velcro straps that allow you to leave them ready and waiting on the cart handle for when you have finished playing.
Alternatively, you can get hand warmers that stay in your pockets which are perfect for whilst you are standing still, or you could also consider wearing two pairs of gloves.
Cover up
It isn’t just your hands that you want to keep warm, you should make sure that your body is warm as well and the best way to do this is with layers. When it comes to layers don’t choose anything that is too bulky, you don’t want to restrict your ability to make a good swing. Consider using several thin layers than one bulkier one. If the weather isn’t too cold then the combination of a short or long sleeve golf shirt and a sweater; something like a Puma golf jumper that can easily be stored in your golf cart when not in use is the ideal solution. If it is windy you might also like to add a lightweight windbreaker style jacket on top. For really cold weather it might be worth investing in some base layers for added warmth.
Don’t forget your feet, you can keep these warm by adding another pair of socks. Thin ones are best so that it doesn’t make your shoes too uncomfortable.
Add a hat to your golf cart as well in case your head gets cold, there really is nothing worse than being cold because you forgot one of those essential pieces of clothing that could keep you warm and make your game flow better.
Positive Attitude
Be realistic. If you are not a professional golfer then your game may not be as good during the colder weather, in fact it may not be as good even if you are a professional. Don’t go out on the green with the idea that you will be able to shoot under your handicap if the greens are awful and the weather is less than ideal. During the colder weather, you should be prepared for the fact that you may need to add strokes onto par in order to make up for any conditions caused by the weather. Make this change, be positive about it and just enjoy your round of golf without being frustrated by the things that are outside your control.
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