How do you keep your golf game in shape in the winter season?

[Armonster20]

For those of you who aren't up to date with the new "high-tech" clothing, you might want to check that out. Throw on an underarmor base layer, a long sleeve thermal, a microfleece, and then a water resistant tech soft shell jacket with some type of gore-tex wind blocker, and you'll be good in pretty much any weather you'll encounter while the course is open. Especially if you walk.

[silentfink]

Beer and poker. I find it's good for me to take a break from time to time...

[flopdarock]

i putt around in my house an use a swing trainer if its truly brutal out... other than that i just go to a heated range

[thumper07]

like i said earlier, i just go play and i did this weekend, it was 28* on saturday and shot a 77 and it was 35* on sunday and shot 73. My two best rounds of my life were shot this past weekend in temps that make most golfers fringe. i love the winter!

-matt

[Elvisliveson]

I can swing a full driver in my living room, so I lay down the duct tape and go at it. Concentrating on swinging the club with not having to worry about hitting a ball is a great way to build a repeating swing.

I also practice my putting in the office on most days.

[HarrowGolfer]

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[Armonster20]

. . . in temps that make most golfers fringe.

fringe = freeze + cringe?

Nice scores though man.

[thumper07]

sorry typo the f is right near the c, thanks

-matt

[Bluenoser67]

Great time of year to reset the swing, heal nagging injuries and get to the gym to strengthen for next year. Read some great Golf books and get in some Yoga. And re live all the great shots from the past year as you fall asleep hoping for 18 holes in your Dreams.

[myk]

I just continue to play as much as I can during the winter. Playing in cold and windy conditions is how I started playing the game. I can promise you this though, I will NOT play in the rain this winter as I did last year.


MIke

[CJL]

I live in upstate NY (about 15 minutes frpom the Turning Stone casino and resort). They have a golf dome, in addition to some great courses. I believe the dome was ranked quite well last year and will be again this year. For $300 I get to play on the range, chip, & put 8-8 M-F. I'm lucky to be able to do this, as it certainly helps me continue to improve upon my weak areas and keep my swing/golf muscles in good shape. thatw ay, when i travel to FL mid-winter I have an average round and struggle far less than I would if I hadn't played in months.

[lynchjo]

Harvey Penick says we learn how to play golf in the winter and how to ski in the summer. Winter is a time for quiet and honest reflection on our golf game..what is working, and what's not working.

Take an honest appraisal of the current state of your golf game and make a commitment to your self to work on your weaknesses when the season starts. If this means spending 60% practicing your short game and 40% on the long game - sobeit!...after all, 60% of amateur's shots happen on or around the green - just food for thought. :)

[flopshot1016]

In North Carolina we just keep playing. Layer up the clothes, take a hand warmer if necessary, and except on weekends, put your bag on your shoulder and walk. Your handicap will generally go up a shot or two but who cares, you are still playing.

[golfman43]

i go to a local golf dome and usually go hit for about an hour or so and every now and then when theres a random nice day out ill go up to a course and go play 18.

[anthonykim3]

i use i putting matt in my room and once i get money i am go to a golf dome

[Big_M]

Now that I live in North Carolina instead of snowy Michigan... I just keep playing.

When I lived in Michigan I would keep my game in shape by not playing or practicing until about March, at which time I would hit the range about once a week until April when I could actually start playing a bit again.

[TommyD69]

If I can still see grass I will play...

But, when the snow finally takes over, in all honesty, I do nothing.

I don't even touch a club, more times than not, I have found that taking a break, is the best thing you can do...

Ask Bruce Litsky... His caddy once left a banana in Bruces golf bag at the end of the PGA tour season, and when Bruce showed up for the beginning of the next season, the banana was still in there (YUK), which proves Bruce's claim that he did not practice at all during the off season. Bruce has played pretty well through out his entire career, maybe there is something to taking a break in the winter????

[Big_M]

i use i putting matt in my room and once i get money i am go to a golf dome

thing I hate about golf domes and hitting nets... if you aren't pretty knowledgeable about your swing and can feel when you make a good swing, then you could ingrain bad habits since you can't really see the ball flight.