Golf

Tips & Tricks

PGM Golf Intern Jack Gelhaus has put some tips together to help make the most of spring golfing here on Fripp!

We are getting closer and closer to the summer weather, but we aren’t there yet! Playing golf in the cold isn’t everyone’s ideal condition but here’s a few things to do to elevate your game in the off season.

1. Take more Clubs

During the off season, we generally see colder weather. Many believe this might not affect the golf ball and wonder why they lose distance in their clubs. When the temperature drops, so does the golf ball. Generally speaking, many players can expect to see a 5-10 yard decrease with their wedges and short irons. With the longer irons or hybrids, we can expect to see a 10-15 yard decrease and with the woods and driver, we can see a 10-20 yard drop in total distance. In cold conditions, it’s even more important to swing up on your driver, not down. Swinging harder will not cancel out the loss for distance but will bring in a greater chance for bigger misses and chunked shots. If playing in rain, you can expect to see a 1-3 yard drop in distances, on top of the initial decrease due to the cold weather. So drop that ego and hit the club that’s desired!

2. How to Properly ChangeYour Swing

Many golfers take lessons or see swing tips/drills on the internet and try to incorporate it into their swing but don’t see results fast enough. Going through any swing change will take time and dedication for muscle memory to kick in. A good baseline would be taking at least 30-50 swings a day, making sure you exaggerate the new move. To reassure yourself that it’s right, you could swing in a mirror, or take a video. These 30-50 swings a day don’t require a golf ball to be hit but playing or practicing at least twice a week will help you make the changes needed.

3. Switch Golf Balls

Switching golf balls is as simple as it sounds and may help out your monthly golf budget as well. Depending on how cold the weather is, switching from a soft ball to a firm ball will take spin off the ball and go a 2-5 yards further. Everyone loves the Pro V1 but the cheaper versions are the way to go during the off season. When playing in the morning fog or if you have visibility problems in general, switch to a colored ball so it’s easier to track in the air and find after your tee shot

Hopefully these tips will help your golf game!

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