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niblick Dedicated Member

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I'm free to play golf on Sunday, but the forecast calls for rain/snow showers and temperatures in the 30s. That would normally cause me to opt for the couch instead, but I got an email from Chambers Bay announcing their winter rates. Now I'm thinking I might just get in full rain gear, pack up the push cart and go play, weather be damned. Where do you draw the line on weather?

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I'm free to play golf on Sunday, but the forecast calls for rain/snow showers and temperatures in the 30s. That would normally cause me to opt for the couch instead, but I got an email from Chambers Bay announcing their winter rates. Now I'm thinking I might just get in full rain gear, pack up the push cart and go play, weather be damned. Where do you draw the line on weather?

T-storms or a heat index over 105. Everything else is fair game. Even if it's snowy I'll use a colored ball.

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AnalogAG Well Established Member

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As long as golfing is possible I would go!

Impossible for e.g. is when the ball won't move on the green because it is soaking wet!

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Driver: Taylormade R7 425 10,5°, Graphite Design Purple Ice 85 Regular
#3 Wood: Taylormade R7 Steel 15°, RE*AX 70 Stiff

#4 Rescue: Taylormade Rescue Hybrid 09 22°, RE*AX 65 Stiff
3-PW Irons: MP-32 ProjectX 6.0
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Putter: Studio Style Newport 2.5 35''

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jowlar Well Established Member

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Snow/rain showers and temperatures in the 30's I would probably opt for TV in front of the fireplace. However in my younger and stupider days, me and 3 other idiots went out to play in the late stages of an ice storm. We actually confiscated a mat from the driving range to hit off of because we kept slipping. It was very cold and looking back I feel very stupid.
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Well 30s and rain would be a close call. I guess the rates must be really good.

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Fried Egg Established Member

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I would rather play with a heat index of 105. If it's snowing and no wind, it wouldn't be bad. Rain and 30* is no good.

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flash Well Established Member

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I HAD a game for saturday.Buddy called and said it will snow.Had a game for Sunday.A different "buddy" phoned and said it will snow on Sunday!All of a sudden every one is a weather man.Myself...I'll wake up Saturday and make the call then. Wish me luck and if anyone wants to do a "no snow for Flash dance" I'd appreciate it!!
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shortgame85 Great Member

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I'm free to play golf on Sunday, but the forecast calls for rain/snow showers and temperatures in the 30s. That would normally cause me to opt for the couch instead, but I got an email from Chambers Bay announcing their winter rates. Now I'm thinking I might just get in full rain gear, pack up the push cart and go play, weather be damned. Where do you draw the line on weather?

If you can play in that kind of weather, my friend, more power to you. You are what Muddy Waters calls a "mannish man!" Plus, you must be very economical: all the pleasures of playing golf in Scotland at only a tenth the cost!

This Saturday is supposed to be sunny and somewhere near 71 in my neck of the woods. Of course, that's a bit warm for this time of the year, even for north Mississippi. I shall endeavor to stretch my stiff muscles and try to accomplish something similar to a golf swing. I fear I won't have the opportunity many more times this year. Before I was bit by the golf bug, I had some tolorence for the winter. Now, I have none. I especially loath the rain and the cold. I do admire those who can play through the elements. I am in awe of those who can play in them and actually enjoy the round!

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3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
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Hacksaw Member

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I'm willing to play if my hands and arms don't shake in of the cold.
The courses I normally play closed a couple of weeks ago and should open in early to mid April. It's -3° right now.

When I was in my late teens, I played in all kinds of rain and (stupidly) under ominous skys and, thankfully, lived to tell about it.
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When I lived in a colder climate state, 50 degrees with little wind was the cutoff. If it was below 50 or if a consistent two club or more winds were in play, forget it, I found an indoor activity. Too cold means too many layers of clothing and it's not fun at all.

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GoingfortheGreen Dedicated Member

GoingfortheGreen

Last year I played a few times in the 30s - felt like 20s with wind chill

This year I made a committment to only go out if it's 40 or higher. Already failed there - a few weeks ago it was supposed to be 43, partly sunny - it starting raining on the first tee and didn't stop. With the wind it was definitely in the 30s.

I just bought a Coleman cart heater. I am playing tomorrow. High 41. Cart should feel like 60!

No more excuses!

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illmadden Member

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If you can play in that kind of weather, my friend, more power to you. You are what Muddy Waters calls a "mannish man!" Plus, you must be very economical: all the pleasures of playing golf in Scotland at only a tenth the cost!

I just came from Mississippi last weekend! I love the weather! I remember golfing last year on Christmas Day! It was cold, but there wasn't much wind at all. Last week, the weather was pretty ugly though. We played on Saturday right before the rain started and it was brutal. It was a cloudy 40 degrees with a strong wind. I just don't see how people can enjoy playing in weather similar or even worse. I especially hate the rain.

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niblick Dedicated Member

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2 inches of snow on the ground this morning. Didn't get to go.

Titleist 907D1 10.5°
Titleist 906F4 15.5°
Titleist 906F4 18.5°
Wilson Staff Pi5 3-P
Titleist Vokey 56.14Cleveland CG12 60°Scotty Cameron Newport Two

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