Winter Golf Week 2022

Check out the gear, instruction and buying advice that could help you play better golf this winter

Winter Golf Week 2022
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For many, the first sign of leaves turning orange and falling from the trees signifies the time to retire the clubs to the garage until spring comes around again. But it needn’t be this way - a drop in temperatures shouldn’t stop you from playing the game you love. To combat the cold, however, you’ll need an appropriately stocked wardrobe, one that has a variety of items to keep you warm and comfortable on the course when the weather isn’t especially favourable. Hopefully, this showcase of items will provide you with inspiration as to the gaps you need to fill and the things you need to think about when playing this winter.

VIDEO: Watch our 5 top tips on playing golf in cold weather

Our Winter Golf Week special shines a light on the best new pieces of kit you should consider adding to your wardrobe, as well as some tuition tips and advice that could make all the difference. Invest in the right items and you won’t need to worry about the wind, rain or freezing temperatures. A subtle tweak in your technique could make all the difference to overcoming those tricky winter lies and situations. 

Winter Buying Advice

How To Spend $200 On Winter Golf Gear

How To Spend $200 On Winter Golf Gear

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BEST GOLF RAIN GEAR

best golf waterproofs


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BEST WATERPROOF GOLF SHOES

best waterproof golf shoes


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BEST DISTANCE GOLF BALLS

Best distance golf balls

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Winter Golf Gear Reviews

PING SENSORDRY 2.5 GRAPHENE JACKET REVIEW

Golfer poses wearing the Ping SensorDry 2.5 Graphene Jacket

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FOOTJOY THERMOSERIES HYBRID JACKET REVIEW

FootJoy ThermoSeries Hybrid Jacket Review

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ADIDAS 3-STRIPES COLD.RDY HOODIE REVIEW

Adidas 3-Stripes Cold.Rdy Hoodie Review

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GALVIN GREEN ALBERT JACKET REVIEW

Galvin Green Albert Jacket

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Winter Golf Features

7 WAYS TO MODIFY YOUR GEAR FOR WINTER

Adjusting the TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver

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Winter Golf Instruction

5 TOP TIPS FOR PLAYING GOLF IN COLD WEATHER

PGA pro Barney Puttick runs through 5 tips for playing golf in cold weather

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How High To Tee Your Ball In The Wind

Two golf balls teed up beside each other

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How To Putt On Winter Greens

PGA pro Barney Puttick lining up a putt at Essendon Golf Club

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Deputy Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.

One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.

Joel's current What's In The Bag?

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°

Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°

Putter: LAB Golf DF3

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x