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Cold weather doesn't have to be the end of your golf season. I tell my students all the time that a sunny day above 40 degrees and minimal wind is a good day to golf. However there will be a few things to consider before heading out to the course on a cold day.

Here are a few tips to keep your game sharp the next time you decide play in cold weather:

· Be prepared. Having played college golf in the spring I learned very quickly that it pays to know the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. The technology in winter apparel has come a long ways over the years and it would be a good idea to make sure you have the best. When you have to dress warmly, do so in layers so that you can easily shed those layers if the temperature happens to rise during the round.

· Re-adjust yardages. Cold weather will affect the distance a golf ball travels. How much it affects it will depend. A range session with a launch monitor that measure the actual carry distance of the ball may be a good idea so you can get real distance numbers in the colder conditions. On the course, be willing to adjust your club selection quickly if you notice a drop in carry distance.

· Spend extra time on the practice green. Short game and putting is all about feel and your hands are responsible for producing that feel. When your hands get cold as the temperature drops, your feel will be affected. Do your best to maintain the temperature of your hands (extra pockets, gloves, and hand warmers work well) and spend some extra time practicing distance control on shorter shots around the green.