Winter is tough for golfers. The shift in weather leaves most of us with two options: stop playing until spring, or cash in at 401K and fly to South Florida every weekend to crunch in the 80-degree heat. but there he is A third option that costs little to explore—and you don’t have to become a part-time resident of Florida to fix your ties. With the right winter golf equipment, you can play golf during the coldest months of the year.
Hell, in Switzerland, they even play in the snow. The Engadin Resort Area A nine-hole golf course is set up outside of frozen Lake St. Moritz and is open for three days of play each February. It’s a little silly (they call greens “white”), but it’s also inspiring. Get the right mindset and the right gear, and you can keep hitting the links, no matter what Mother Nature you are.
The best winter golf gear to keep you on the links for longer
1. Footjoy WinterSof Winter Gloves
Ski gloves keep your hands warm while playing, but you won’t be able to feel the club in your hands. WinterSof Gloves solve the problem of weatherproof fleece on the back of the glove for added warmth. Footjoy’s patented Sure-Grip Autosuede palm provides a sure grip in the worst conditions. We love the extended cuff to keep cool too, and they’re sold in pairs because you have two hands.
[$23; footjoy.com]
2. TRUE Linkswear FS-01 shoes
TRUE’s latest boot looks like something you’d wear at the skate park, but beneath that street-worn exterior is a golf shoe built for all-weather performance. The all-recycled leather upper is warm, water-resistant and sits atop TRUE’s most comfortable footbed to date.
[$175; truenlinkswear.com]
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