Winter is Coming! what will you change/practice/improve?

[perseveringgolfer]

Winter is fast approaching especially here in the North Jon Snow   

 

Usually I hit the range once a fortnight and try and improve fitness (unsuccessfully)

 

This year I thought about investing in a winter package over 6 months of coaching (1 lesson a month) from a reputable pro on every aspect of my game and tailor solutions and drills for all my issues.

 

Havent done it before and seems a good idea as he'll get to know my swing and not just a quick fix but a continuation of improvements, I need 'em 

 

 

What are you planning?

[silver & black]

I won't be playing, that's for sure. I HATE COLD!

 

I'm going to see about getting fit (equipment)... probably at GolfTec, because I don't know where else to go that's close. I really hope this won't be a waste of time and money.

[Shankster]

Winter plans: Hibernation

[MaxEntropy]

I feel like I should get on a plane to Scotland to slap you for reminding me that winter is just around the corner....  :P

 

Beyond that, I need to make sure I maintain the weight loss I've achieved this year and make sure I do better than last year about working out and strengthening my core to protect my back as well as I can.

[Mr. 82]

Tee time will be around 8:00 am, instead of 7:00 am on Saturdays.  I'll wear pants and maybe a pullover when needed when playing.

 

I do hate dormant bermuda though, as it turns into hard pan, and makes it real hard to hit good approach shots.  My handicap usually shoots up by a couple of shots once it gets colder.

 

And yeah, there's a reason I live in Florida.  All you northerners and your snow can have it.  I've shoveled my share of snow knowing enough to know I hate it and will never go back.

[perseveringgolfer]

 for reminding me that winter is just around the corner. .  :P

 

 

I get reminded everytime I step over the door and my body is given a thousand cuts with the razor sharp cold winds. Not sure I can cope with another long winter (last years was 7 terrible months). 

 

 

There is a HUGE market in Scotland for a prestige INDOOR golf centre- If I won the lottery I would set one up. If you build it they will come!

[Berg Ryman]

Plans are as follows

 

1) Regrip all clubs. Lamkin Z5 mids +1 wrap on all swing clubs, SS Pistol GTR 2.0 Tour prototype on putter

 

2) Work on fitness plan, if not for golf just for general health

 

3) Hit indoor range a few times this winter just to work on basic stuff and make sure I don't lose feel

 

4) Take real reflection as to golf costs for the upcoming season to determine what needs fixing and what I can cut

 

5) Take time reflection as to golf and it relates to work and girlfriend and how to strike proper balance between all three

[GB13]

Get mad,

Cuss out snow,

and wait for spring.

[revkev]

Tee time will be around 8:00 am, instead of 7:00 am on Saturdays. I'll wear pants and maybe a pullover when needed when playing.

 

I do hate dormant bermuda though, as it turns into hard pan, and makes it real hard to hit good approach shots. My handicap usually shoots up by a couple of shots once it gets colder.

 

And yeah, there's a reason I live in Florida. All you northerners and your snow can have it. I've shoveled my share of snow knowing enough to know I hate it and will never go back.

Interesting - I find it easier to play in the winter because there's much less rough and the ball goes farther. We must have different games.

 

Regardless it is great to live in a place where you can play year around. Although it's been pretty dicey trying to play this summer, that's for certain.

 

 

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[tommc23]

I will play as long as I can and as much as I can before everything is snowed in. Then I will work on a local launch monitor to increase my speed for next year.

 

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[Kanoito]

Start a diet and use the spare time to do some workout while my clubs hibernate in the basement.

[PING Apologist #9]

Last year we played all the way into November and then I even played twice in January! This year, who knows, but so long as there's no snow on the ground and it's at least 50 out I'll hit it. Gotta work on my iron game, be it at the range or at home into my net. Hope the pending shaft change from regular to stiff in all my irons will have a positive impact. Way less expensive than a new set...

[PlaidJacket]

I'll keep playing all winter except for the 3 days of actual winter that usually visits my area. I don't think I'll be changing any equipment this winter or spring. However, I still might get a wild hair and have my KZG's refit and re-shafted with Aerotech. I'd still want to give them a try. Other than that I plan to work on my swing tempo and that's basically it. I'm not consistent with my tempo. I feel that's the only thing holding me back from potentially breaking par. I've come within 2-3 shots a few times this year so I know it's in there. 

[RoverRick]

Now that the BestGrips Open is over, I plan to spend time altering my swing. I have had several different swings this year, forced by injuries. I can't rotate my left elbow. It's now been 4 months, and it hasn't gotten appreciably more flexible so at 54, it may not ever come all the way back so it's time to adapt.

 

I want to start from a more open stance, less back swing, more follow through. I experimented a bit with this but decided to work with what I had until after this event.

 

 

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[tony@CIC]

The biggest 'thing' for me will be fitness with a special focus on core muscle group. Also part of the fitness will be continuation of 'yoga for golf'

 

Then comes the occasion driving range practice - just learned we have a range with heated bays but I'm not sure what the temp and ground cover limitations are.

 

Lastly will be working on swing speed. However I'm not sure how I'm going to do that yet.

 

 

 

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[pulledabill]

After hunting seaaon I will be on the range and the course qorking on my Bandon skills for Feb as well as woeking out a new driver.

 

Ill regrip my clubs after I try out a few different grips.

 

Putting....

[Jbmullin]

First off need to lose some weight, goal is 50 pounds. I purchased a big net and turf to hit off of in my garage, until I break a window that will keep up.

They just opened an indoor golf simulation facility so will likely hit that up , and thinking about a couple indoor lessons.

Thinking about buying one of those putt out devices so I can practice that as well.

 

 

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[Kenny B]

I'll be playing about the same schedule as now, assuming no snow which is usually the case.  Two weeks of golf in AZ in January starting the weekend of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

[tehuti]

I spent 2018 experimenting with a new bag of clubs and lessons to fix my swing. Over the winter I'll just focus on playing. Being in SoCal we really don't have winter. So I may actually play more than in the summer, just because it won't be hot.

 

 

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[Rtracymog]

My putting has been a disaster all season. I took a lesson and I thought it helped, but after a few weeks, it was back to the same old thing. Looking at trying some putters with less toe hang to help a little.

 

 

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[Mr_Theoo]

So lots of big plans for me. This past season was good and bad for me. I finally started practicing but didn't see as much of a score improvement as I had hoped

 

I'll be refining my current swing. Work on the little things like set up, grip, posture. I plan to practice my full swing at least 2 times a week. I will be investing in a putting Mat to work on my stroke. I noticed I had lost a lot of skill from lack of practicing my putting.

 

I also want to try super speed golf and maybe try to pick up a few mphs on my swing. Maybe reach that 170 ball speed number.

 

I will also keep losing weight. Hope to hit 250 by dec 31st. And be around 210 by the start of the season in April.

[robertson153]

Already made plans for after Christmas to finally get fit for a driver. I'll see how this goes, if good I'll proceed with the rest of my bag.

 

 

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[Shankster]

After my hibernation I plan on:

 

1) Running 5 miles a day.

2) Weight Lifting

3) 25 yard shots in the garage at work.

4) Using the gate drill all winter at full speed.

5) SIM once a week

 

Watch Tiger win The Masters.

 

Move somewhere warm by June (almost still winter here)

[Har in the Hat]

Winter is fast approaching especially here in the North Jon Snow

 

Usually I hit the range once a fortnight and try and improve fitness (unsuccessfully)

 

This year I thought about investing in a winter package over 6 months of coaching (1 lesson a month) from a reputable pro on every aspect of my game and tailor solutions and drills for all my issues.

 

Havent done it before and seems a good idea as he'll get to know my swing and not just a quick fix but a continuation of improvements, I need 'em

 

 

What are you planning?

Hibernate

 

 

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[GB13]

First off need to lose some weight, goal is 50 pounds. I purchased a big net and turf to hit off of in my garage, until I break a window that will keep up.

They just opened an indoor golf simulation facility so will likely hit that up , and thinking about a couple indoor lessons.

Thinking about buying one of those putt out devices so I can practice that as well.

 

 

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Don't worry, replacing a window broken by a golf ball is not THAT expensive. Don't ask me how I know...

[deauxrite]

Fortunately for me, winter in Southeast AZ is golf season.  Our bentgrass does not go dormant so the greens will be perfect.  Fairways will be a bit on the hard side since our rainy season is over in October and things begin to dry out a bit.  My plan is to play 3 days per week with three different groups.  The first group is a social outing with golf as the center piece..lots of laughter and some interesting side bets on bad shots .  The second group is a very competitive group that takes their golf seriously..lots of good golf with these guys.  The third group just plays for fun and has a good time every week.  Beyond that activity, I will practice two days a week for an hour each day.  That routine changes based on what needs work the most.  I have a Mizuno fitting in October and that will be an interesting experience.  I have not committed to changing from my Pings, but I am looking.

[Headhammer]

We only lose about 2-months of golf due to winter. That being said, I do a lot more work indoors on my putting & chipping when its cold.

[Kenny B]

Fortunately for me, winter in Southeast AZ is golf season.  Our bentgrass does not go dormant so the greens will be perfect.  Fairways will be a bit on the hard side since our rainy season is over in October and things begin to dry out a bit.  My plan is to play 3 days per week with three different groups.  The first group is a social outing with golf as the center piece..lots of laughter and some interesting side bets on bad shots .  The second group is a very competitive group that takes their golf seriously..lots of good golf with these guys.  The third group just plays for fun and has a good time every week.  Beyond that activity, I will practice two days a week for an hour each day.  That routine changes based on what needs work the most.  I have a Mizuno fitting in October and that will be an interesting experience.  I have not committed to changing from my Pings, but I am looking.

Are you playing at Mountain View?  Played there last time I was in Phoenix.

[deauxrite]

Are you playing at Mountain View?  Played there last time I was in Phoenix.

I play at both Mountain View and Pueblo Del Sol.  Mostly at Pueblo Del Sol because I work there

[null]

Just booked a 5 pack of lessons with my instructor.

 

Focus is going to be entirely on irons and wedges.