What is your temp cutoff for golf ?

[dropkicked]

10*C

30+KPH winds

[jdl]

If the sun is out and there's no wind/rain then I'll play at probably 45 or higher. But any one of those 3 and the cutoff is a lot higher, probably 55 or so.

[Hawkeye77]

Minimum has to be in the 40s for me these days and other factors play into it as well, of course.  Generally, that's just an issue in very early spring - we have plenty of snow and the course shuts down over the winter.  I'm not a die hard into the fall any more - other outdoor interests take over in the limited time I have and it gets dark a lot earlier - played my last round of '24 two weeks ago and put the clubs away and once they are "away", i.e., in the basement, lol, they stay there for the winter (may take a trip to AZ this winter, so that would be an example of a rare exception).  Plenty to do in and around the property going into winter and my dogs want to be afield.

[CTG77]

Unless the course is closed for frozen greens, a tornado warning, or lightning, I'm a golf sicko and am headed to the course if I am not working, officiating a hockey game, or hanging out with my wife.  I spend too much time working to skip what little time I do have to play golf because of some stupid weather.  If it's cold, I'll walk wearing a hoodie as the outer layer with hand warmers in the pockets and wearing a regular Callaway Tour Authentic leather glove (I hate the winter-style glove feel) on both hands).  A few layers top and bottom and a good hat covering the ears with the hoodie going up and down between shots, and I'm good to go.  Since it rarely rains in D/FW w/o lightning, I don't often try to play in rain anymore, but if it was like back home in Illinois, I'd be out more frequently doing that too.

[edwelly]

6 hours ago, Ty_Guy said:

Temperature, wind, and rain. I can handle a lousy one of any of those three. If two or more are no good, I'm really loving golf that day to play. 

 

Getting to or above 40 degrees shortly in the round is good enough for me. Warming up on the range in the high thirties is tough but doable. The trick is to grow up in the North, then take up golf once you move to the South.

 

This is true for me as well. 

-Erik

[cbrwn425]

Upper 30s, low 40s for me. Once it gets that cold I'll start walking so it's not too bad.

[Double Mocha Man]

9 hours ago, Dunk89 said:

I’ve done the frozen greens and ponds stuff 😞.For many many many years..Fasf forward a few decades.Anything below 60 is rare for me.How about you ?

 

When you used "temp" in the title I thought you meant temporary greens.  My limit is 2 per nine holes or I'm outta there.

[bcjim]

Everyone has gotten tougher since the pandemic.  Me included.  I'll play in conditions I wouldn't have years ago. 

 

 

Agree that if the greens are frozen,  like the ball bounces like a cart path, it's kind of silly at that point. 

[Golfbit2X]

I've been playing in temperatures below freezing for the past 3 years and I've adjusted to frozen ground by using "winter golf equipment":

   1.) 4 inch metal nail and hammer or knife from multi tool to create holes for my tees

   2.) Winter golf gloves

   3.) Baklava

   4.) Fleece socks

   5.) 3 layers of clothes (long-sleeve fleece base layer, grid pattern, half-zip fleece, grid pattern, insulated vest, long Johns and fleece pants)

   6.) Freeze-proof ball rag 

   7.) Fleece cap

 

It takes a bit longer to prep as a walker but the benefits include walk-on play (no reservation needed), +80-100 yards roll on drives and less golfers on the course. 

 

I've shot my top 3 lowest rounds during winter and also my first HIO so I always look forward to winter. 

 

[larrybud]

We play til snow is on the ground. Cover and heater goes a long way.

[SnowbirdTom]

I'll start in the low 40s if the forecast high is at least 50*.  At that temp, no rain and mild winds are key.  Cold, wet and windy are NFW.  Heck I've shown up for a round in the high 40s with shorts because it was going to be warming into the 50s quick.

[mshills]

Not a specific temperature for me. I’m pretty hardy and if the course is open, with the right base layer and outer layer, I can stay warm enough walking. 
 

If it’s a high of 40, that means plenty of the round will be in the 30s. Add wet or wind to that and no thanks. I also don’t like playing if the course is a muddy mess, and if the ground is frozen, forget it. 

[mesquite2]

55 & no wind at tee off, usually don't play November thru March here in the Northeast. Having said that, National weather service says that this winter should be above normal during that time period, could be warmest winter on record, we'll see.

[Bonneville85308]

I'll play as low as the mid 30s if it's clear sunny skies with no wind. Windy, cloudy day, I'll draw the line somewhere in the 50s.

 

Since I live in Phoenix, I'll play up to about 115 degrees. To tee off when it's around 105+, it has to be a solo round on an empty course where I can fly around.

[playit]

I don't know what it'll be now that I have started playing again after many years but it used to be that if the day's high would be 50 and little/no, we'd play. Below that isn't fun for me. No wind, 50, and sun shining is fine.

[Motoboss]

Snow, then that’s it

[Double Mocha Man]

5 minutes ago, Motoboss said:

Snow, then that’s it

 

 

[Sp4zRX]

I prefer minimum of 38° but I will go down to 34° but if it’s less than that and I’m invited to play, then I’m still out there. So while I like to think I have a minimum temp, I don’t find that I actually do.  

[b.mattay]

If the temp with windchill is above -7, I'm playing

[Shilgy]

Well, I’ve played when it’s 35° and sleeting….33° and snowing….and 121° (no, not snowing).

 

My tolerance is much higher for the heat than the cold these days and have no issues playing 115°+.  On the other end it seems here in Phoenix it’s rarely sub 35° without getting a frost delay so we typically don’t play until it’s 40°+.

[elwhippy]

I will play below zero on temp greens if it is dry and not blowing a hoolie. Still good exercise and company. 

[Roejye]

On 10/24/2024 at 10:55 AM, StoutKing said:

I try and only play on sunny days between 65 and 78 with low humidity but I live in California

So you can only golf on days that end in y? I don't know if I could cope with that.

[dsmil]

If the temperature with wind chill is 30+, that's good enough for me.  It's more about being able to get the tee into the ground than the exact temperature that day.  I had a round a couple of years ago where the temperature was fine but it had been so cold leading up to it, that I couldn't get the tee in the ground and I thinned my iron shots.  I'll try to avoid those days going forward.  

[jimb6golf]

Pretty much good down to about 25-30 degrees outside of Boston.  Unless there's a lot wind and then I'm out.  I walk so you keep warm, along with layering properly.  Not many options open but enough to keep you interested and in the winter the rounds are quick anyway.

[tatertot]

I'll play in anything above freezing ... not crazy about hitting my driver in that weather. I have a backup, though.

[Golfbit2X]

Weather proofing equipment for below freezing conditions can get a little bit tricky...

 

I have to use plastic ziplock bags and plastic zipper bags as containers for my club towel and club washer to prevent the water from freezing up

[Roejye]

Assuming calm conditions I will probably play 40° f and above, if it's relatively sunny and calm. Maybe if it's been a long time I'd go out in 35ish and sunny. If you add some wind, I'd probably bump it up to high 40's or lower 50's. However if you start adding in other conditions like rain, or high winds, and overcast then I'd probably sit it out unless that's the only time to play. Like others have said, the feels like temperature is probably going to be the biggest deciding factor.

 

If it gets into the low 40s I would probably just not go unless it was the last round or I hadn't been out in a long time.

[rgk5]

Low to mid forties, like right now.  With frost delays over the last week averaging 90 minutes, plus a bad shoulder,  I have put them away until the Spring

[Maine Golfer]

As long as we aren't frost delayed. Get in the golf before April is the goal 

[ksher84]

I'm going to make it 40º this winter.  I usually just play solo if the course is open regardless of conditions and just leave when it stops being fun.  If my friends want to play then I'm in for whatever

Edited October 29, 2024 by ksher84