How cold are your balls ? (Cold Weather)

FixdePitchmark

Anybody facing the wind , rain and sub 5 deg. Cel. ?

Was out today , not too bad, had all the gear , got lined trousers , make a big improvement on not feeling cold.

Played well enough but. The cup of tea after is great.

Senna

Cold and wind doesn't bother me, but add in the rain and it can get miserable.
Wet gear is a must but a good base layer is worth its weight in gold.
I picked up an Under Armour roll neck in TKmax for €20 and you can play in freezing conditions with just a jumper on above it. Nothing worse than having too many layers on and although you're warm and dry, it can feel like you're the Michelin Man while swinging.

Golfgraffix

Played the links today and for the. 1st time in ages I really felt the cold. Just couldn't get any sort of swing going. 3.55 for a 4 ball was a blessing though

Benny Cake

Played kileen castle in the bitter cold over Xmas, there was a complimentary mug of soup at the tenth tee. 'twas the most satisfying beverage I've ever had, I hit my drive about 800 yards after it....

Rikand

it was cold today alright. went out and played 6 holes today. Ball was going nowhere in the cold air, especially into the wind

FixdePitchmark

Yes was tough today, another 30 mins it would be the headache time.

As said by Senna cold is grand, but cold rain is a new one for me. Only my 2nd year at this winter laugh.

Good going 3:55 out there Golfgrafix , it was windy too.

all next week sub 5 deg.
In fact could be course closures due to frost.

Rikand

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

all next week sub 5 deg.
In fact could be course closures due to frost.

Hope not - really dont want to have to extend the winter league

FixdePitchmark

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

it was cold today alright. went out and played 6 holes today. Ball was going nowhere in the cold air, especially into the wind

Try east coast wind.

Don't want this to be like the fisherman tale

Pilsbury Doughboy

Senna wrote: »

Cold and wind doesn't bother me, but add in the rain and it can get miserable.
Wet gear is a must but a good base layer is worth its weight in gold.
I picked up an Under Armour roll neck in TKmax for €20 and you can play in freezing conditions with just a jumper on above it. Nothing worse than having too many layers on and although you're warm and dry, it can feel like you're the Michelin Man while swinging.

I agree entirely, I hate having too man layers on , I need to look into getting some proper gear for playing in bad weather, fack knows I'll need it, I'm still waiting on last years summer.

Finlay Harp

Ardglass was a disaster today. Driving wind and sleet. Grim!

Rikand

Athlone was gorgeous. Only played 8, but had a bangin time!

Pilsbury Doughboy

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

Athlone was gorgeous. Only played 8, but had a bangin time!

Why only 8? Did you start off at the 2nd or something!:D

Rikand

Pilsbury Doughboy wrote: »

Why only 8? Did you start off at the 2nd or something!:D

Heh. Athlone is one of those courses where the 9th green isnt by the clubhouse. Walking off the 8th green gets you kind of close

Pilsbury Doughboy

9th green not near the clubhouse? What the dickens is going on!

FixdePitchmark

Pilsbury Doughboy wrote: »

9th green not near the clubhouse? What the dickens is going on!

sure in Athlone, you don't know what county you are in, never mind what hole.

There is a place in County Athlone, where you can see 22 counties at once, or could be 8.

As they say in Dublin "Go home to Athlone on your own".

ForeRight

Played Killeen castle today. It was the perfect day bar a slight hazy rain for about ten minutes.
Actually in a t shirt believe it or not whrn the sun came out for half an hour.

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

Played Killeen castle today. It was the perfect day bar a slight hazy rain for about ten minutes.
Actually in a t shirt believe it or not whrn the sun came out for half an hour.

Foreright - you only play the good ones.
Fridge is ****ed again. (time for a new one, must be control system or thermocouple) Warmer inside fridge than house - Answer open fridge door.
No golf for me Friday then - all ****ing fridge work. :cool:

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Foreright - you only play the good ones.
Fridge is ****ed again. (time for a new one, must be control system or thermocouple) Warmer inside fridge than house - Answer open fridge door.
No golf for me Friday then - all ****ing fridge work. :cool:

In fabulous condition today I must say.

Trip to Kerry coming up soon. I know I have choices galore with great clubs but which would you chose if you were playing just one?

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

In fabulous condition today I must say.

Trip to Kerry coming up soon. I know I have choices galore with great clubs but which would you chose if you were playing just one?

The course I have not found and never will - the story of my life.

Hopefully, I'm happy with one at some stage. I was amazed with The Island and Co. Louth so far. Mt Juilet and Enniscrone too. I've 30 more i need to do - mostly links.

I'd say Enniscrone so far.

"Cast a cold eye, on life, on death, horseman pass by !"

Any chance of a burger first.

ForeRight

I'd absolutely love to play the island but its always far too dear.

It's 100 on golfnow at the moment for feck sake.


Might try get out on Ballybunnion, Waterville, dooks or Killarney but do t know which to go for. I've never played any of them.

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

I'd absolutely love to play the island but its always far too dear.

It's 100 on golfnow at the moment for feck sake.


Might try get out on Ballybunnion, Waterville, dooks or Killarney but do t know which to go for. I've never played any of them.

Never played golf in Kerry - always doing family or Dingle or Fungi stuff.

Will do at some stage , 4 days play them all. Sorry , jaysus way off thread.

onlyfinewine

ForeRight wrote: »

I'd absolutely love to play the island but its always far too dear.

It's 100 on golfnow at the moment for feck sake.


Might try get out on Ballybunnion, Waterville, dooks or Killarney but do t know which to go for. I've never played any of them.

Waterville is 70 plus, Ballybunnion is a little more, Killarney Kileens is about 50 and Mahony's Point is about 40 while Dooks is about 60. If you are in Dingle Ceann Sibeal is a fine links and probably about 30 Euro (A bargain imo).

onlyfinewine

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

The course I have not found and never will - the story of my life.

Hopefully, I'm happy with one at some stage. I was amazed with The Island and Co. Louth so far. Mt Juilet and Enniscrone too. I've 30 more i need to do - mostly links.

I'd say Enniscrone so far.

"Cast a cold eye, on life, on death, horseman pass by !"

Any chance of a burger first.

I wouldn't bet on it!

Dr_Colossus

ForeRight wrote: »

ForeRight wrote: »

Played Killeen castle today. It was the perfect day bar a slight hazy rain for about ten minutes.

I'd absolutely love to play the island but its always far too dear.

It's 100 on golfnow at the moment for feck sake.

Might try get out on Ballybunnion, Waterville, dooks or Killarney but do t know which to go for. I've never played any of them.

How much was Killeen Castle to play out of interest? Never played any of the above so can't help you with recommendations but they all sound expensive. Hoping to add Killeen Castle to the list this year and maybe The Island if they ever put on a scratch cup or open competition.

FixdePitchmark

Today.

Ok if anyone is out there now on east coast, they win this.

Range for me, fridge fixed

Peterdalkey

Tralee, which is in Fenit, is probably one of the most under-rated courses in Ireland. A stunning links layout with one great hole followed by the next. The yanks tend to ignore it because it was designed by Arnold Palmer, " we can play Arnie courses at home!" Ballybunnion is great and the second course the Cashin is tougher than the old course, but if I could only play one, I would choose Tralee.

Cheers

Peter

FixdePitchmark

Lads, you make it sound like I need a week down there.

Me to wife, "Do you know the kids have not seen Fungi yet".

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Lads, you make it sound like I need a week down there.

Me to wife, "Do you know the kids have not seen Fungi yet".

Come on down with me my Internet friend.
We can golf our balls off and be really awkward talking to each other for 2 days.

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

Come on down with me my Internet friend.
We can golf our balls off and be really awkward talking to each other for 2 days.

Yes that is when it gets weird on here.

"I know nothing about you, So what do you do "

"Drug Dealer" :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


Sorry lads what is the topic - weather.

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Yes that is when it gets weird on here.

"I know nothing about you, So what do you do "

"Drug Dealer" :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


Sorry lads what is the topic - weather.

Speaking of drugs.

Looks like snow out there.

Pilsbury Doughboy

Brrrrr, blowing a gale and a bit of sleet, not exactly good golfing weather here in Louth!

padzer

Supposed to be playing Elmgreen in the morning. Fingers crossed its open, i would imagine a lot of places will be closed.

FixdePitchmark

Amazed if anything open. Even driving a car on m7 was a bit mental. Flooded courses with 1 deg .

Rikand

Pilsbury Doughboy wrote: »

Brrrrr, blowing a gale and a bit of sleet, not exactly good golfing weather here in Louth!

Played a sneaky 8 holes in athlone this afternoon... It was gorgeous out there!

FixdePitchmark

Anybody out in that.

Thinking about it in a.m. But that cold and wind on coast could be evil.

Keano

I was just at the putting green and it was freezing. Despite multiple layers I had go after 45 mins it was just too cold!

Shakey_jake

Played Corballis yesterday, freezing, very bloody windy and some sleet thrown in for good measure.

Played some holes well, others eh not so well!!

A proper test

FixdePitchmark

I swear lads - "me" head was like a Monkey's Arse after 18 on the east coast today. :o:o:o

Had
Two pairs of Socks - one long
Long Johns
Trousers
Under Armour
Golf Top
Thermal Top
Wind Breaker
Hat (double Lined)
Glove
Mittens.

Played well - ran a little between holes - only 8 people on the course.

After, was thinking - should I have had a balaclava on - this is normal wear in certain parts of North Dublin - but have you ever put one on on a golf course ?

Anyway - my night Clarins for Men now. Will look 3 years younger in morning.

Mt Juilet next - hope weather is ok.

pinkdoubleeagle

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I swear lads - "me" head was like a Monkey's Arse after 18 on the east coast today. :o:o:o

Had
Two pairs of Socks - one long
Long Johns
Trousers
Under Armour
Golf Top
Thermal Top
Wind Breaker
Hat (double Lined)
Glove
Mittens.



Played well - ran a little between holes - only 8 people on the course.

After, was thinking - should I have had a balaclava on - this is normal wear in certain parts of North Dublin - but have you ever put one on on a golf course ?

Anyway - my night Clarins for Men now. Will look 3 years younger in morning.

Mt Juilet next - hope weather is ok.

Bought a snood over the weekend in Lifestyle Sports. Wore it on Sunday and would highly recommend it. It Cost a Tenner.

padzer

Santa brought me a Zippo handwarmer....probably the best piece of kit i have ever had. Top it up with lighter fluid for about 6 hours of heat, proper heat unlike those handwarmers that look like teabags. Throw it into a mitten and its like an oven.

Unfortunately a few weeks ago i lost that oven on the course and im sure somebody thought it was their birthday and never handed it in. Was a costly mistake as the replacement cost me €20 and another €25 for new mittens.

gymman39

played in esker hills with my brother yesterday...lets just say it took 6 hours to thaw out ha ha

Benicetomonty

Played the Monty in Carton yesterday, bitterly cold. With as many layers or more than FDP! Also incorporated my scarf, and was glad to have it.

pinkdoubleeagle

Benicetomonty wrote: »

Played the Monty in Carton yesterday, bitterly cold. With as many layers or more than FDP! Also incorporated my scarf, and was glad to have it.

How did you get on?