Roger_007 wrote: » If my circle of friends and acquaintances are anything to go by, the word on WhatsApp is that they’ve had it with lockdowns. Another one would just be ignored.
macslash wrote: » Stupid question perhaps but wondering how do golfers counteract the freezing cold conditions with your hands? I only started back after the first lockdown but had played a little when I was a teenager but I hated it as it was Saturday morning Winter golf and all I remember is the cold! Looking forward to getting back into it but not if I can barely hold a club properly. I see you can get a pair of gloves. Is that common or a rarety? I'm under 30 FWIW
FixdePitchmark wrote: » Will be great to be back , but getting a tee time will be like trying to get a play station 5. Daylight hours Reduced slots Massive enthusiasm Will be messy Club are going to have to go back to 2/3 games a week per person. Unless winter golf puts people off, but I doubt it.
CowboyTed wrote: » It is going to bedlam... Our club was full playing 9 holes 3 times a week in the middle of the summer when 3 balls... Courses will be desperate for reduced traffic... Might venture out to Connemara when we get back... Can be warmer, very dry...
Roger_007 wrote: » ‘Connemara’, ‘warm’ and ‘dry’ are three words I’ve never seen in the same sentence before.:pac:
Kiith wrote: » I expect there'll be less people playing, that's for sure, but there will still be a serious queue. Booking as a single person will be grand, but getting a full group out may be tough.
RGS wrote: » I'd recommend the aqua dry from Craig hopper. I buy them in regatta usually cost around 80 euro. Waterproof thermal lined. Best trousers for golf this time of the year.
CowboyTed wrote: » Couple of tricks... Hand warmers in each pocket... Get them cheap in Halfords... A little warmth goes along way... Can get winter gloves but find them annoying and lack feel... Must get serious cold for that... Golf Mittens (with hand warmers) can be great depending on how you bring your bag around.My fav is a zippo hand warmers, not the cheapest or easiest to use... You get them and fill with petrol and light them, put back cover... They slowly burn away and get seriously warm... They are fire in your pocket...
fred funk }{ wrote: » WTF!! :eek:
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fred funk }{ wrote: » Seems nuts :eek: Also, reading the reviews, it seems once lit it can be put out without starving it of oxygen.
blue note wrote: » I find it it's warm enough not to be closed due to frost, then I don't need too much. My absolute max would be Trousers and wet pants. Base layer, polo, jumper, rain jacket. Gator I wear skiing (makes a huge difference). And a wooly hat. I carry the clubs so can walk with my handfasting hands in my pockets. No need to be faffing about with mitts then. To be honest, I'd only last a couple of holes with all that on when I've no protection from the beach. Otherwise I'll be removing layers. Although I do notice that I like a little more warmth now than when I was younger.
Neewollah wrote: » Going to be restricted to your own County apparently
Ivefoundgod wrote: » Yeah it does say level 3 allright which is restricted to your own county. I've heard some courses have emailed members to say they are open for bookings from tomorrow.
Adaline Thundering Gunshot wrote: » I’ve heard of a few open already since earlier today.