You may have all heard the story about how one of the new crop of young Japanese golfers who was making his first appearance at the British Open was heard to ask why the championship isn’t played in the summer only to be told, it was summer!
The winter months divide amateur British Golfers between those that play all year round, however cold or wet; and those who prefer to escape the winter with a holiday or golf break to warmer climates such as Turkey, Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. Letting family and friends know your preference well in advance is a good idea when it comes to receiving Christmas presents.
Buying new golf clubs is an obvious choice for any keen golfer and in the main I am fortunate that most of my family know my clubs of choice. Every golfer has particular fancies when it comes to which make and model he or she believes suits their ability and style.
The good thing about buying Christmas presents for a fellow golfer in the family is there are plenty of small inexpensive and useful presents such as golf gloves, socks, tees and of course golf balls. But as for receiving golf clothing, well that might depend on your current plans as to whether you prefer a t-shirt and shorts or jumper and waterproofs.
Fortunately for golfers, we have had a mild winter in the south of England. The north-east and Scotland have had snow but nothing on the scale of the last two winters where golf courses were closed over several weekends between December and February. Today is bright and dry, with nothing more than a breeze. Perfect winter day conditions to play a round of golf; out in the fresh air, away from any family feuds and walking off any over indulgencies from the festive period.
For me, the worst thing about the winter months is not so much the cold, but the dark nights. Like many golfers, it’s difficult to find the time during the day to play enough golf, so I have to play at the weekends with everyone else trying to book a tee time before mid-afternoon. It’s not long before we will notice lighter evenings and the possibility of playing nine holes or even squeezing in a quick round in the evenings; and with it warmer weather.
Until then, you take your choice to play throughout the year through whatever weather, keep to the driving range, or book a mid-winter holiday break.
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