winter drives versus summer

[N.V.M.]

does anybody have any idea how much yardage is lost in the colder temps? if i can hit a drive 275 on a balmy 80F, how far would that same drive go if it were,let's say, 50F? are there any sites where this info is available?

[Crafty]

It seems to me that it makes at the most a 1.5 club difference (from 100 to roughly 35). Thats in Omaha though, I couldn't tell you how it affects you.

[Shindig]

does anybody have any idea how much yardage is lost in the colder temps? if i can hit a drive 275 on a balmy 80F, how far would that same drive go if it were,let's say, 50F? are there any sites where this info is available?

I don't have the answer, but I have a band-aid. I have heard that many men who hit long drives in warm weather will switch to a lower-compression ball in winter times.

Alas, I play 50-55 compression and cannot do this myself, to the best of my knowledge.

[lamebums]

does anybody have any idea how much yardage is lost in the colder temps? if i can hit a drive 275 on a balmy 80F, how far would that same drive go if it were,let's say, 50F? are there any sites where this info is available?

I'm tempted to say I lose two clubs, but it's more with the longer ones since winter usually means soggy fairways, and little to no roll.

[Fourputt]

Since the course dries out and the ball runs much farther in winter here in Colorado, I'm actually longer now than I will be when they start watering again. My long drive today was 310 uphill... and about 60 yards was roll. My normal average is about 250.

[marpr]

Since the course dries out and the ball runs much farther in winter here in Colorado, I'm actually longer now than I will be when they start watering again. My long drive today was 310 uphill... and about 60 yards was roll.

i agree.

any noticable difference would have to do with the moisture level (ie hardness) in the turf. of course > cold muscles dont help.