How to play in bad weather - Brief Article

Golf Digest, Nov, 2000 by Justin Leonard, Matthew Rudy

Most of us aren't lucky enough to live in a place that has good weather all year. For the die-hards, late-fall and early-winter rounds are a part of the game. When playing in poor conditions, take some precautions and you'll have a lot more fun.

Keeping dry is the main goal

Most people use golf bags with enough pockets to hold some extra gear. Fill one of them with a waterproof rain shirt. Not only can you grab it if an unexpected shower hits, but it makes for a great wind barrier. Wear it over a thin sweater and you'll be dry, warm and unrestricted.

Of all the things my caddie does, keeping my club grips clean and dry might be the most important. If your grips get damp over the course of a round, you could lose control of the club on the downswing, even if you're wearing a fresh glove. That's something I don't even want to worry about. Keep two towels with your bag--one attached to the outside, and one tucked away where it won't get wet.

I also lower my expectations in bad weather. It's harder to hit crisp shots, so accept the bad ones and move on.