Will you play in the 20's?

[misty_mountainhop]

  anthonykim3 said:

i played this year at 3 degress are you guys talking celsus cause if so 20 is nothing at all i play in 3 degress just put on some pants and a windshirt

It'll be Fahrenheit rather than Celcius. Does the U.S.

do Celcius? I used to play on frozen ground and in brisk winds......as a junior. Can remember glasses getting blown off one day when the temperature was sub-zero (°C). Sorry to have to say I'm a wuss now. I don't mind wind and/or rain (it's the U.K. here after all) but my body tends to think of warmer things these days during the winter. That said, playing Saturday and the forecast is for sunny but anywhere from -2°C to +4°C. Doh!

[TommyD69]

Will I play in the 20's??? I hope so.... that's only 12 years away... I won't be that old!!!!

I've played when it was 29 degrees (F) here is Cleve-burg, and I'm sure (if there is NO snow on the ground), I will do it again!!!!

Gladly!!!!

[Never3putt]

When I lived in Fargo ND, if it was in the 20's (F) during the winter, we called that a heat wave and would have loved to play golf .... unfortunately, there would be way too much snow still.

In Billings, MT, we'd play in the winter on a couple of the courses that were set up. As long as the snow was only in patches and not blanketed, we'd play in sunny cold weather. The ground was frozen, lakes were solid enough to walk on, and the balls would bounce forever (including on the greens).

[brettwasbtd]

Im going in about an hour and a half. Supposed to be 32*F...my roommate is saying he doesn't want to go because its too cold... weak!

But yeah, Id play in the 20s. As long as I have my thermal underwear and handwarmers, its all good!

[kfowler]

Not me. That's too cold. I'll play in the 30's if the wind is light. But hell no in the 20's.

[bcp]

Way too cold for me!

I use 55 (F) as my gauge, depending on the wind and other conditions.

[Uthinkso]

I'm in Michigan and would like to get out for one more round yet this year. I'm just not sure how the hell I'm gonna tee the ball up. I figured worst case I'd hit my hybrid off all the tee boxes.

[Matt P]

  Uthinkso said:

I'm in Michigan and would like to get out for one more round yet this year. I'm just not sure how the hell I'm gonna tee the ball up. I figured worst case I'd hit my hybrid off all the tee boxes.

I will play this winter. There is a course close to where I live that is open all winter. For those in Metro Detroit (Chandler Park is $10 bucks to play 9 or 18 once the carts are put away for the winter). I don't know about the other metro park courses though.

[tm22721]

A high steady wind into your face can make you go insane at any temperature.

[Uthinkso]

  Matt P said:

I will play this winter. There is a course close to where I live that is open all winter. For those in Metro Detroit (Chandler Park is $10 bucks to play 9 or 18 once the carts are put away for the winter). I don't know about the other metro park courses though.

Ah yes old Poverty Hills. That was the first course I played.

[PiKapp23]

20 (farenheit) is about my minimum. I have played a few rounds with highs around 28-30, where the temp was below 20 at tee time, but usually warms before very long. My rule is I'll play in any 2 of the 3 'bad' weather elements (wind, cold and rain), but I will not play in all 3.

I do not mind playing in cold weather in most cases as long as I'm expecting it and can dress accordingly. I swear by Under Armour Cold Gear (or the equivalents from Nike or Reebok and other companies) and Wool. For those kind of temperatures I'm usually decked out in 4-5 very thin layers (topped by wool sweater and wind-proof jacket), wool socks and a wool cap. I have winter golf gloves (Footjoy WinterSof) but they do not come out unless temperature is under 30. If I keep my ears and feet warm I'm usually fine.

For some reason I often play better in these cold conditions. Just take low-compression golf balls and swing easier. If you're walking it doesn't seem all that cold anyway.

[Beantown Beancounter]

it's getting cold out here in New England and I will continue to play until the snow comes (and courses stay open). It is great for me because I can walk the course by myself and not worry about holding people up because of my handicap...

[retozimmermann]

  retozimmermann said:

The weather forecast for Sunday is -3 to -4° C and I cannot imagine not going for a quick game. Maybe not 18 holes but certainly one or two hours outside playing. It'll be my first time doing that but I am confident that with the right clothes it won't be too bad

Wanted to play so baldy this weekend but then the course was closed due to snow

We found an indoor-place and gave that a try but it just didn't come close to the real thing. Yes you can hit some balls and play a bit but it just didn't quite do it for us. It's just too strange to be looking at a heap of pixels (anyone ever played on an HighDef-system?) and the short game is very hard to judge. Also, when you play badly on the course its one thing, when you play badly virtually it is much more frustrating.

[Prodigy]

if i can feel my hands im playing

[mustangpete4.6]

As long and the sun is out and we are walking I am in :)

[dsgreen3]

Not me 40's is as low as I will go and that's with no wind.

[McGolf-Doggie]

30 is my minimum.

I might hit the driving range on a colder day, if it's heated and it's open, but forget about 18 holes below 30.
In fact, 30's I'm thinking 9 holes not 18.

Today was a great day in the mid to upper forties on L.I. (NY) -- great day for 18 holes.

[squaddie]

The 20's is a little too cold for me, mainly since my toes start to freeze up. Guess I could try to wear extra socks or buy some insulated golf shoes.

I was at an unheated driving range one evening a month ago (I was the only one left), and I think the temperature was down in the mid-30's. Suddenly I realized I could not feel my right big toe, so I immediately quit, leaving about 20 range balls behind. The toe was OK, but I probably came close to getting frostbite.