Home About Us The Instructors Clinics Private Lessons Junior Golf Instructional Tips Oak Marsh Golf Club Phone: 651-730-8886 Fax: 651-730-6711 institute@wpgolf.com Gofers & Mother Nature - October 2003 By David La Pour It may sound strange but one of the appealing things about the game of golf is Mother Nature. Lets face it, if the Scots 400 years ago waited for perfect conditions to venture out onto the links land we may not be playing golf today. The temperatures, wind, rain, sunlight, among other elements all play an important roll in the game of golf. With that said (and if your still buying it) here are some suggestions on how to handle some of the curves that Mother Nature likes to throw at us this time of year.  • Dress warm by wearing silk thermals that don't inhibit your golf swing. Wear a golf cap or hat. Footjoy makes a great pair of all weather golf gloves. All weather golf shoes are now on the market. Bring snack food to eat and keep a hand warmer in your pocket. You may also want to consider a softer golf ball like a Lady Precept or Maxfli Noodle for feel around the green on a cold day.  • Wear a windbreaker or rain jacket made for golf. They usually allow for more room to swing than their counterparts. I usually use the whole Gortex suit to keep my legs warm. If it is a windy day try and play the ball a little further back in your stance (back of center) and hit one extra club.  • If you've ever played a hole into the sun then you know how difficult it can be. Wear a cap or visor and sunglasses to help with the sun and have your playing partner watch where your ball goes. Not many things are more frustrating than not knowing where your shot went. In playing in Scotland last year I noticed a lot of weather, a lot of gofers, a lot of walkers, a lot of gof caps, a little scotch, and a lot of smiling rosy cheeks. If you check you may notice that your Scottish counterparts share a very similar latitude and attitude when it comes to this great game called gof. Enjoy your fall golf. MORE TIPS Home / Putting / Short Game / Full Swing / Mental / Health / Other "Bring snack food to eat and keep a hand warmer in your pocket"