When you’re playing golf during the winter, your shots don’t carry as far or roll out as much as they would in the summer.
It’s just a fact of life. It also means that judging distances to the green becomes a lot trickier, with many amateur golfers coming up a little short with approach shots. Have you noticed this trend in your own game recently?
Here are a couple of steps you can take to solving the problem…
Step 1: Gapping session
Well, if you come and see us for a gapping session, we can work out the exact yardage that you hit each club in your bag, making finding the green more often a reality.
However, you won’t realise the benefits of knowing your distances unless you know how far you need to hit the ball, something that a GPS device will certainly help with.
Step 2: GPS device
A GPS device is now an essential bit of kit for every golfer. Why guess the yardage when a GPS device can just tell you?!
This technology is there to help you, so make sure you’re taking full advantage like most other golfers are!
On the subject of Winter golf…
Most of the local clubs have enforce a winter mat rule in order to protect the fairways. Now some of you may love the mat, or you may loathe it!
Whatever your opinion, the fact is it’s a requirement for you to use them.
However, there are different options available…
The standard piece of artificial turf has long been the most popular but there is a new mat on the block and it’s without doubt our personal favourite…
The Launch Mat
The plastic construction sits much lower to the ground than a traditional mat
(meaning you don’t need to grip down your club as much) and it’s unique curved
shape means it feels much more like hitting off normal turf at impact.
In addition to the enhanced feel and playability, the launch mat is also small enough to fit in your pocket and is really light weight.
I’m not a huge fan of winter mats but as we need to use them at the moment – the Launch Mat is definitely my preferred choice.
Both mats are available to buy from Dunes Golf Centre.
