When is it too cold to stop playing golf?

[Williamevanl]

When is it too cold to play golf? Probably right around freezing.

When is it too cold to stop playing golf? That's a silly question. "We can't stop playing it's too cold to stop!"
So at some point you are unable to stop playing golf as it has become too cold to stop. Sounds dangerous, I hope it never gets so cold that you MUST continue playing. :)

[te3point5]

last week when I played it was 43* out. no problem

Golf clothes have come a long way in that you can keep really warm, but also have the flexability to swing. With my under armour coldgear compression stuff, I was completely warm and my swing didn't feel hindered at all. I say as long as I can get a tee in the ground (and the course is open) I'll play in any temp.

[Ferg]

If I can feel my hands, I'll play. Once my hands get too cold I'm done for. I'm gonna say below freezing for the most part though.

[JML22]

anyone worried about hitting a frozen golf ball with their driver?

[Lefty-Golfer]

i have played where you drive with a 3 wood off the deck all day because the ground is tohard to put on a t...you quickly learn to land 10 yards or more short of the green...LOL we all do what we have to do.

[JayMc]

I'm good down to ~30 if I'm walking. I won't ride in a cart when it's that cold.

[jamo]

  jamo said:

When it stops being enjoyable.

One thing to add to this: wind kills enjoyment. It can be 20* and still (as in no wind) and it's definitely be more fun than 50* and windy. When there is no wind you just don't feel the cold as much, because it's not being shoved in your face (and your legs, and your arms, and your body).

[motteler621]

  motteler621 said:

I would say 43 degrees is the lowest. One question though, Im assuming the courses are closed arent they? so do you just walk on to play

well it was un usually cold today and high temp was 43 degrees. I would need alot of layers to actually play in that weather but it was definitly possible.

[Dabbac]

when the course is closed due to heavy snow on the fairways ;)

[jmanbooyaa]

I am currently at this point with golf. I have only been playing since this August and have the bug hard core. I live in NY and the weather is turning fast to freezing cold. I went out and got some cold weather gear. Not too bad i wear a layer of my Nike cold weather moc, a turtle neck and than a another layer of under armor long sleeve with a thermal vest wool cap, wind pants over my khakis and gold weather gloves. Have gone out a few times but this week will be my coldest outing. Thick socks and gloves in between shots and I should be set. The reason for me going out this time of year is I do not like being bad at golf. I am able to hit 3 or 4 balls per hole in the winter and it has been helping my short game. Is it a smart idea to golf in this weather?

[Rebel_Golfer]

Agree with those who mention the WIND as a key factor. 33-40° can be very tolerable if the sun is out a little and there is little to no wind. Local courses here offer the covered carts with a small propane heater for $12 which keeps the cart about 55-60°. I played a great round last Saturday when it was about 37°, party sunny, and no wind. It was not uncomfortable in the least. I wore a Nike stocking cap, a polo with a thermal compression mock under it and a long sleeve sweater. Didn't even have to break out the second winter glove.

Hoping to sneak out again this week on Friday or Saturday when they say it will get back to the upper 30's...

[Jay-Bird]

I broke four golf balls today hitting into my backyard practice net. It's too cold to play. All of the balls that broke were Titleist nxt.

[Yukari]

As long as the course is open, I will play.

[lcfd42]

The wind would be my only restricting factor. Otherwise I toss the cart cover on, fire up the heater, and play golf. I stay completely warm and toasty for the entire round except for the minute or two I get out to hit the ball.

20's are no problem with a little heat.

[gilbo]

  jamo said:

Originally Posted by jamo

When it stops being enjoyable.

+1, that usually means below 50*, wind , rain or any of those combo's

[wrx_junki]

  lcfd42 said:

Originally Posted by lcfd42

The wind would be my only restricting factor. Otherwise I toss the cart cover on, fire up the heater, and play golf. I stay completely warm and toasty for the entire round except for the minute or two I get out to hit the ball.

20's are no problem with a little heat.

Doesn't seem like the courses over here have any cart covers. Do your courses provide them along with the heater?

[JetFan1983]

For me, I draw the line at 42 F, so I sadly won't be playing anytime soon according to weather.com. That said, a lot of you are inspiring me to suck it up and try to play on a sunny, windless day in the mid-30s.

[k14]

We play all year round here (apart from the 1-2 days when it snows) and lowest I have played in is -2C which is about 28F. Just wear plenty of layers and a woolen hat and you are fine. Once you start walking you warm up pretty quick. Can be a bit of a hazard on your shafts though. I bent my 3i shaft when I chunked a shot from the frozen fairway!