Although golfing is typically a pastime commonly enjoyed during spring and summer, it’s not impossible to play during winter. In fact, there are many great reasons to make good use of the golf course when it’s colder outside, such as staying active when your routine may typically be less involved. If you’re committed to playing this winter, here are five tips to make it easier.

How to Golf Successfully in the Winter

1. Wear Enough Layers

Layer up! The right clothes lock body heat inside to keep you toasty when the air is uncomfortably chilly. But it’s important to select clothes that won’t impact your quality of play, like bulky coats and sweaters. Instead, try a thermal shirt with long sleeves, a sweater or vest, and a jacket on top. You can always remove a layer if you feel too warm while golfing.

2. Walk When You Can

Although it’s tempting to hop on a golf cart to move from one hole to the next, it won’t do your body any good when it’s cold outside. Walking is better, as it boosts circulation and warms you up while you’re on the move. It takes a little bit of time to acclimate to those conditions, so the more time that you spend outside, the more comfortable you will feel.

3. Hydrate Your Body

Don’t be fooled into believing that you can’t get dehydrated during winter. But because you’re less likely to drink fluids when it’s cold outside, your stores may slowly deplete as you work on your golf swing. The breath you see when you exhale is actually water vapor escaping from your body—much like you lose sweat in the summer. Drink up to stay refreshed and hydrated.

4. Choose Yellow Balls

If mounds of snow surround you, you aren’t likely to spot your white golf ball very easily. Make life on the golf course a little easier by playing with yellow balls instead. They’re much easier to track, and you won’t have to strain your eyes to see them when the sky is gray and cloudy.

5. Use Two Balls

The colder the ball, the shorter it will fly. It’s to your advantage to carry two balls while you play. Put one inside your pocket to keep it toasty as you walk from hole to hole. Alternate both balls so that there’s always a warm option for each hole.
 

If you’re looking forward to golfing this winter, look no further than Hastings Golf Club & Events in MN. The area’s leading public golf course features 18 holes on lush, beautiful, and challenging grounds. You can practice in the driving range to perfect your game, too. Visit the website to schedule your tee time, or call (651) 437-4210 to speak with a representative today.