5 Tips to Improve Your Golf Game this Winter

Stuffing your golf clubs in the closet and hibernating for the rest of the winter is not the Tattoo Golf way of life. Any day is a great day for golf, but you must adjust your strategy for practice and competition. Avoiding golf altogether negatively affects your swing. Your game can digress by the time spring arrives! Try these simple tips to improve your golf swing this winter and stun everyone when days grow longer.

Tip #1: Conditioning

Don't let the cold outside influence your exercise regimen. If you can't hit the links, try working out at the gym. The PGA suggests four to five workouts a week with at least 45 minutes of aerobic activity. You can effectively lose weight with this exercise strategy, but you should also incorporate some weightlifting. Adding muscle using free weights allows you to strike the ball harder with improved control and accuracy. Toned muscles give you strength that allows you to beat the competition.

Tip #2: Indoor Practice

Even if the driving range isn't your favorite activity, it is a smart way to keep your swing fresh through the winter. Talk to your local golf course owner about affordable indoor driving ranges. Many golf professionals have connections within the industry, allowing you to receive a possible discount off of services. Ranges also offer passes for the season, giving you more of a discount if you visit often. Be aware that you are there to practice form, not long distance shots. Ranges are often limited in space and distance, so choose clubs and strike the ball accordingly.

Tip #3: Tough It Out

Some golf courses remain open during the winter, hoping to gain some customers in the process. You could have the entire course to yourself! Reserve a midday slot to take advantage of the warm afternoon. Avoid using golf carts, however. Walking the course keeps your muscles warm and your swing in top form. Brisk winds sitting in a cart just contracts muscles into shivering knots. To warm up before your tee off time, check out the course's heated stalls, if equipped. Typically found on an adjacent driving range, the stalls keep you warm throughout your entire swing practice.

Tip #4: Warm Golf Balls

Switching your golf balls while in play is a big no-no in professional golfing but it’s OK by Tattoo Golf standards. Because golf balls perform poorly in cold weather, keep them in your pocket when not in use. Play one ball while keeping another in your pocket. Alternate the balls on each hole to keep them perpetually warm. If the balls are extremely cold before you tee off, use a nearby heater to take the chill off them for better play.

Tip #5: Adjusting Distance Expectations

When you strike the ball with any club, the ball will not go as far and does not have much of a roll on the grass. Cold weather affects balls and clubs, along with the turf itself. Consider each hole's par, and alter it to a higher number. For example, change a par 4 into a par 5. You are essentially adjusting for winter, not cheating yourself out of true golfing statistics. You'll find that the normal pars work well when spring and summer arrive.

Winter Gear: Keep Your Golf Game in Check

Your area may not get snow, but it sure feels frigid outside as winter descends on the golf course. Don't pack up your clubs and head for the clubhouse! You can still play a fantastic round of golf in the cold, just by wearing Tattoo Golf's brilliant line of warm gear to get you going. The cold air may force other players off the course, making the links all your own with layering and hoodies at your disposal.

The Science of Muscles

Aside from basic comfort, you need your muscles to remain warm during drives and putts to maintain a proper stroke. Muscles tend to contract when cold, allowing them to conserve heat within the body. You want them to extend and produce power for your golf game though! With warm gear from Tattoo Golf, your muscles stay warm throughout the round, eliminating the possibility of injury and improving your score.

Layer It

Many golf courses require polo shirts as a standard dress code. Layer your body with Tattoo Golf's performance long-sleeve shirts. You still conform to their course rules, but stay warm at the same time. With white or black backgrounds, you still have skulls decorating the arm lengths, making your look unique on a cold day. Any sweat is quickly wicked away, keeping all of your layers dry for the duration of the round.

Between Drives

Outfit yourself, and your golf cart stowaways, with comfortable hoodies from Tattoo Golf. Select from black or red colors, along with a zippered or pullover style. Most golfers do not want to perform in hoodies because of their restrictive nature, but they are perfect for waiting out a short rain shower in the cart or for the next group to complete their putting.

For Those Blustery Days

Tattoo Golf offers a windshirt that is designed to work over a long-sleeved or polo shirt. As winds kick up, your muscles may start shivering, even under several layers. Keep your muscles primed for a record-breaking drive, even in winter, with a golfing windshirt. This specialized material stops winds from passing through fabric, and is even water resistant. Whether the conditions are windy or foggy, you'll stay warm and composed in a windshirt, complete with a skull on the left breast.

Don't Forget Your Head!

Your head loses the most heat compared to the rest of your body. Although the rest of your body may be covered in layers, an exposed head simply cools all of your muscles. Choose between Tattoo Golf's gray or black beanies. These knit caps come with a skull and cross clubs to show you mean business on the course. Unlike baseball caps, beanies retain more heat on your skull, preventing a cold feeling. Tattoo Golf wants you to have an awesome game in the dead of winter.

Stock up your warm gear today by filling your virtual Tattoo Golf cart. Using a mixture of long-sleeve, polos and jackets, you are sure to stay warm from morning to dinner time. Your game remains top priority with aggressive styling from Tattoo Golf.