A winter golf break can be great value – less crowded tee sheets, a slower pace, and all that bracing fresh air you don’t get in summer. Pack for UK conditions and know what to expect.
Winter brings the chance for a unique experience on most tee times. For a Golf Hotel Cotswolds, consider tewkesburypark.co.uk/golf/
There is something different in the air at winter golf tournaments. You might find:
Less daylight, which means earlier tee times
Miss some days if the temperature is too low or inclement weather strikes
Winds that can completely change the feel of a course
The players are becoming inhabitants of a nice, warm clubhouse with good food!
If the frost has been bad, this might cause play to be delayed, so make sure you have a later start possible with your day.
Staying warm and dry is key. How to pack:
Layer up with waterproofs, not big jumpers
Decent waterproofs, a jacket, and separate trousers that are not just showerproof but waterproof
Thermal base layers and a mid-layer fleece or gilet
It’s worth investing in winter golf gloves – or two pairs so you always have one drying out
A decent woolly hat and snood
Waterproof shoes and spare socks
Umbrella and towel for wiping grips and clubs
Cheap hand warmers (small, cheap, and surprisingly useful)
Extra Credit: Think beyond the round.
Dry shoes, casual layers, and a change of outfit for the hotel are also required. It is much easier to enjoy winter golf when you know that a warm environment awaits on the other side!
