Stock Up On Cheap Golf Clothing for Playing Golf during the Winter
If you've been a golfer for some time your view on playing during the winter is likely to fall into one of two camps; you will love the game so much and wish to play in all weathers, or, you will simply take the view that ‘it's not worth it' and put your clubs away until the weather gets better. For any newbie golfers out there considering playing in what will be their first winter season my message is simple; don't be put off by the views of these fair-weather players. Golf can be great fun played during the winter and provided you stock up with the right cheap golf clothing and prepare properly you will not regret your decision.
When I refer to golf played during the winter season I mean, of course, the conditions we generally find during a usual central European winter; lots of wind, rain, frost, low temperatures, sleet showers, snow flurries etc. I am not talking about deep snow and white-outs similar to the conditions we've experienced during the last few winters. Although I hear that golf is played in some Scandinavian countries and Canada utilising snow shoes and ice greens these aren't the conditions I'm thinking of while penning this piece. If golf in deep snow turns you on then I guess you will need to get hold of a team of huskies and mush off to the location where the the weather is suitable!
The key to successful golf in the winter months is keeping warm, dry and comfy. If you're able to accomplish this then you're in a position to face just about any conditions that are thrown at you. Fortunately, golf equipment, and clothing specifically, is manufactured to such a top quality level nowadays that there's no reason whatsoever not to be kitted out correctly. And you simply don't have to spend lots of cash to make sure top-notch protection. There's lots of discount golf clothing around. Just what exactly do you require?
Regarding my warm, dry and comfy mantra you'll therefore require:
• Quality waterproof golf shoes and thermal golf socks. Look into the golf shoes for sale sign for bargains. Don't skimp in this region as cutting corners here will soon become apparent • Winter golf clothing in the form of thermal base layers, shirts, sweaters, windproof tops and, of course, a full waterproof golf suit. The plan here is to build up layers so you can adjust as the temperature changes. And don't forget some type of cover for your head along with winter golf gloves and thermal golf mittens for wearing when you walk between shots. • Golf bag with a waterproof cover and, if using, a fully serviceable golf trolley • Rubber winter golf tees for when the ground is just too hard to insert a regular tee. • A thermos flask with coffee, tea etc. And perhaps even a hip flask for a little warming tot occasionally to keep the chill out! • A great sense of humour and the ability not to get too wound up by the inconsistent bounces, iced up temporary greens and cold fingers!
There's no pressure during the winter to play to a high level and there is certainly no danger of having your handicap increased. On that basis you are able to go out with a group of friends, practice some new shots, have a great game and come back to the clubhouse fully refreshed from your outing. And if the weather does finally get too bad for golf then you can always visit the driving range and practice, go to the gym to get fit for the spring or summer, or better still, book a golfing holiday to somewhere hot and sunny and leave the cold temperatures behind. Happy winters golfing to everyone.
When I refer to golf played during the winter season I mean, of course, the conditions we generally find during a usual central European winter; lots of wind, rain, frost, low temperatures, sleet showers, snow flurries etc. I am not talking about deep snow and white-outs similar to the conditions we've experienced during the last few winters. Although I hear that golf is played in some Scandinavian countries and Canada utilising snow shoes and ice greens these aren't the conditions I'm thinking of while penning this piece. If golf in deep snow turns you on then I guess you will need to get hold of a team of huskies and mush off to the location where the the weather is suitable!
The key to successful golf in the winter months is keeping warm, dry and comfy. If you're able to accomplish this then you're in a position to face just about any conditions that are thrown at you. Fortunately, golf equipment, and clothing specifically, is manufactured to such a top quality level nowadays that there's no reason whatsoever not to be kitted out correctly. And you simply don't have to spend lots of cash to make sure top-notch protection. There's lots of discount golf clothing around. Just what exactly do you require?
Regarding my warm, dry and comfy mantra you'll therefore require:
• Quality waterproof golf shoes and thermal golf socks. Look into the golf shoes for sale sign for bargains. Don't skimp in this region as cutting corners here will soon become apparent • Winter golf clothing in the form of thermal base layers, shirts, sweaters, windproof tops and, of course, a full waterproof golf suit. The plan here is to build up layers so you can adjust as the temperature changes. And don't forget some type of cover for your head along with winter golf gloves and thermal golf mittens for wearing when you walk between shots. • Golf bag with a waterproof cover and, if using, a fully serviceable golf trolley • Rubber winter golf tees for when the ground is just too hard to insert a regular tee. • A thermos flask with coffee, tea etc. And perhaps even a hip flask for a little warming tot occasionally to keep the chill out! • A great sense of humour and the ability not to get too wound up by the inconsistent bounces, iced up temporary greens and cold fingers!
There's no pressure during the winter to play to a high level and there is certainly no danger of having your handicap increased. On that basis you are able to go out with a group of friends, practice some new shots, have a great game and come back to the clubhouse fully refreshed from your outing. And if the weather does finally get too bad for golf then you can always visit the driving range and practice, go to the gym to get fit for the spring or summer, or better still, book a golfing holiday to somewhere hot and sunny and leave the cold temperatures behind. Happy winters golfing to everyone.