January 8, 2018 Grand Lake Golf Report

5 Top Tips for Cold Weather Golf

Tip #1 – Be realistic! Understand that the ball isn’t going to go as far or spin as much in the cold. You also have to be prepared for the fact that you can’t go out there with the same strategy as a normal day. Be prepared for a tough day and stay mentally tough.

Tip #2 – Keep your hands warm! This is the single most important tip for cold weather golf! Your hands are your only link to the club, and you need feel to play good golf. If your hands are frozen, you lose your feel and your game will suffer, especially around the greens. Get yourself a nice pair of mittens and/or some hand warmers for your pockets. Wear the mitts whenever you aren’t hitting a shot, and take them off prior to hitting.

Tip #3 – Cover your head and ears! Some say that between 7 to 55 percent of your body heat can be lost through your head. Whatever the science is behind it, it’s smart to cover your head and ears with a wool hat or ear warmers. You’ll be more comfortable.

Tip #4 – Play a softer ball. Golf balls don’t have compression ratings any more since wound balls went away, but some balls are softer and in cold weather you’ll want a ball that is easier to compress.

Tip #5 – Use more club! Check the ego at the pro shop, the ball just doesn’t go as far in the cold. You might have hit 2 more clubs on every approach shot, but at least you’ll be sure to get to the hole. Because the ball doesn’t go as far, also consider playing one tee up from your normal length.

CHEROKEE GROVE GOLF COURSE

Weekend Skins

The starting time is 11:00 a.m (weather Permitting) and It is still the cheapest skins game in the world! Sometimes Best Ball Scramble or Best Ball Scramble Skins. Check it out. All are welcome. Fair draw for partners. Saturdays and Sundays get your golf on! 40 Degrees or warmer.

NEW DRIVER FROM WILSON GOLF
In stock now at Kelly’s (the golf shop in Grove), is the winner of the reality TV show Driver vs. Driver on the Golf Channel. The Triton is unlike any driver currently on the market because It features a changeable sole plate and much more. Stop by and take a look. It is In stock in regular flex with 10.5 degrees of loft.

LOCAL GOLF VENUES
-Cherokee Grove Golf Course (Grove) @ 918-786- 4100
-The Coves Golf Club (Duck Creek) @ 918-782- 3220  
-Grand Cherokee Golf Course (Langley) @ 918-435- 8727.
-Patricia Island Golf Club (Grove) @ 918-786- 3338
-Peoria Ridge Golf Club (Miami) 918-542- 7676
-Shangri- La Golf Club (Monkey Island) @ 918-257- 4204
-Eagle Creek Golf Club (Joplin) @ 417-623- 5050
-Elk River C.C. (Noel) @ 417-475- 3208
-Kelly Custom Golf (Grove) 918-787- 7640 golf shop

Good Golfin
Mike Kelly