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ttention is often given to
the warm weather in
Southern California, but
now that winter is upon us, we're
just as likely to see a cooler day on
the course. So with that in mind,
here are a few ways you can keep
your game hot when the weather
goes cold.
u Bring a few comfortable thin
layers of clothes, especially if
you're playing early in the morn-
ing. Try not to drape yourself in
thick clothes as they will make it
harder to rotate during the swing.
Thin layers will help provide
warmth, but also allow you to
have a bigger range of motion in
the swing.
u Keep your hands warm. It's
hard to feel your swing when you
can't feel your hands. An inexpen-
sive hand warmer in your pocket
is a great way to help if your fin-
gers are frozen.
u Keep your ball warm. Just as
you would with a hand warmer
for your hands, don't be shy about
keeping your ball in your pocket
as much as you can after the com-
pletion of a hole. As the golf ball's
temperature drops, the ball won't
compress against the club face as
much, which causes distance loss.
A warm ball will travel better than
a frozen one.
u Hit a little bit more club on
your approach shots. When the
temperature is chilly, the ball will
travel less distance in the air. Take
an extra club to ensure that you
get the ball all the way to the put-
ting surface.
u Wear a warm hat or beanie. A
lot of body heat is lost through the
head. Having a warm garment
over your head and ears will actu-
ally help keep the warmth in your
body and preserve your energy for
much longer.
Tom Burley is the Head PGA Professional
at Indian Wells Golf Resort. CliCK HERE for
information on lessons, clinics, and more.
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How to keep your game hot when it's cold BY tOM BURlEY, PGa
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