As the cold and winter approaches when do you shut it down?

dphatt

I used to play year round here but as I get older I no longer enjoy playing in cold temps. At what point do you shut it down? I don’t want to hear from the warmer weather states who can play year round. 😂

I will play in the 40s as long as there is no wind. I am usually trying to walk If possible to keep myself warm.

Jaybananapantsarthur

Into the 20's is fine by me, even if there is some wind. As long as there isn't snow on the ground I'll get out and walk/carry.

TFixer5

Jaybananapantsarthur And I'll be joining you. Not gonna shut it down this year!

ckay

In the past I would chase golf courses throughout the winter. These days, I'll play a few times throughout the winter on those 40* days and it is Sunny, clear, and calm days. It is amazing how warm it could feel as long as the Sun is out and you have a base layer on.

2020 was a weird golf season. I lost the fire to remain focused the duration of the round as I just enjoyed being out and on the course given everything going on. During the off season I need to get back on the grind, reignite that fire and get back to posting scores. I have to get back into the gym also as I am starting to not feel like a young buck any longer.

gfranktw7

I played in 42 and 33 degree wind chill yesterday and 30 mph winds. I don't shut it down generally but walking helps a ton.

Moni_SLO

Love you California....just sayin.....it was mid 80s at Torrey Pines this weekend playing a round 🙂

illest

Never. gotta love Texas weather sometimes.

Moni_SLO

geaux I lived in Houston for a bit....not sure I miss that weather if I am being honest. The free living (thank you Chevron) was dope and so was the food but the weather wasn't my jam 😉

illest

Moni_SLO maybe not houston haha Austin may be 100 degrees for 8 months but at least it’s not that humid!

KDBeach

Temps are already starting to drop here in Ohio and I agree with @dphatt about playing as long as it stays in the 40's. Walking is a must to stay comfortable. Heading up to Greg's place in Michigan here in a couple weeks for the Frosty Boy which will most likely be the last outdoor round for me this season.

Putterho

If I can get out it while the kids are in school or someone can watch them it doesn't matter how cold it is. That being said I am not anywhere remotely close to snow and ice. I tip my cap to @BISON_GOLFS_EVERYDAY who golfs regardless of weather!

ckay

100* is 100* to me 😂

MarkF

As long as there isn’t snow and I can get a tee in the ground I’ll head out there and tee it up. Sometimes I’ll head out with a half set or play 9 holes when I am chasing daylight come winter.

Jaybananapantsarthur

MarkF a tee will almost always go into the ground just in the rough along a tee box when it won't go into the frozen ground of the teeing area. Cold weather tip right there 😄.

illest

Jaybananapantsarthur You don’t go old school and just pile up some dirt when the ground is frozen?

Jaybananapantsarthur

geaux I do silly stuff in the off-season. Like only carry odd or even number irons and a putter and play the forward tees (gold or red). Usually just drop a ball on the tee box. Score is of no importance, more about the exercise.

dphatt

TFixer5 I think your tendonitis will say otherwise 🤣

TFixer5

dphatt We will see. Graphite experiment starts this week. Staying off mats. Time will tell!

titleistforged

Luckily, Bay Area golf means playing year round 😀

Back in my Jersey days, as long there was no snow, my dad and I would go out. It's very difficult to dress warmly enough but still have enough flexibility to swing. I recall the coldest I've played was prob 25 degrees on New Years Day - no clue why the course was even open, but we were there lol.

philipjunior

I'm game to play anytime so never really shut down. Thankfully we don't get too bad and will have one or two weekends a month even in January and February where the highs reach 50. The hardest part for me is to find others willing to play when it's not above 60.