How To Practice During The Winter Months

Alex Elias

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As temperatures continue to drop, and courses are covered in snow, many golfers are left uncertain with how to practice. Chris Gabriele, First Assistant Golf Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, said, "With simulators at so many clubs, and even available in cities these days, like Five Iron Golf, golfers can get plenty of convenient practice in."

"With so many opportunities to use indoor facilities with technology, like TrackMan, Foresight, etc, golfers can receive tremendous feedback, if they know what information to track and use," said Gabriele.  

Although practicing on a simulator may be the most course-like means of practice during the winter months, Gabriele suggested a few different ways to practice, without even having to leave the house. Gabriele said, "One would be to quite simply hold a club while you watch TV. The more you can have your hands on the club, the better or easier it'll be to make a change."

"Another that is great is to use a doorway opening. In golf posture, place your forehead on the open frame, and your arms crossed over your chest. Then while keeping your forehead in place, practice how to turn your body while keeping your head steady on the backswing. For the followthrough, golfers want to keep their head behind the ball at impact, so this drill can help a golfer see where their head is at 'impact' and know what it feels like, said Gabriele. "It doesn't have to be hours on end, but more about doing it consistently."