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**fitz-uk** · 07-06-2006, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless

I've never played in the rain, can't say I'd want to either...doesn't anyone fear lightning? My parents neighbour's first husband died on the course after being struck by lightning and ever since then I'm nervous about poor weather and golf...but what are the chances really?

If it starts to thunder and lightening we will walk off.

However, having said that it doesnt often storm like that in the UK so we are pretty safe during the rain.

RickK · 07-18-2006, 04:02 AM

Unless it is absolutely pouring down and the course is unplayable, we normally do not quit playing due to rain. Now, lighting...that is a different story. First sign of lighting...I am off the golf course.

DRY HANDS · 07-28-2006, 02:12 PM

I used to hate playing in the rain mainly because I couldn't hold onto the club. In fact, I would need to separate my hands by three inches or so then grip my club with a towell just to try and hang on. Problem then is that my betting partners loved to watch me struggle in the rain, so we always played when it rained.

This may sound like a pitch for my product DRY HANDS, but now I play in the rain without even wearing a glove. I'm telling you if you have ever struggled holding onto the club either in the rain or because of sweaty hands you should consider using DRY HANDS.

Sorry again about the pitch on DRY HANDS, but it works for me.

texiscreen · 09-27-2006, 12:36 PM

Dont let the weather here in good old England put you off visiting us.
Yes it rains a bit here and we play in it quite often so are used to it.
I did run off the course the other week when it started thundering.
The storm was dropping bolts only a few holes away fom us very scary.
We dont seem to have storm warning sirens on many courses here in the uk.

YorkshireHacker · 10-15-2006, 03:40 PM

I really like playing in the rain. It brings other people's scores nearer to mine.

I do baulk at the idea of playing in the fog though. I was playing a coastal course here in Yorkshire and a sea fret descended suddenly. It was hell, I lost half a dozen balls in 10 minutes before quitting in despair

Richy Young · 10-15-2006, 08:15 PM

after paying my money ill be damned if im going home just becuase of a bit of rain lol

plus it means that there isnt as many on the course hehe

if its really chucking it down then i just hang about under the umbrella till it lightens up abit

Golfbum · 10-15-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ditchweed

You see it on T.V. where people play in the rain on the golf course. What a distraction? Does anyone here play in the rain? Or is that T.V. stuff?

I have played many rounds of golf in the rain. No big deal if you are properly prepared.
You need a good waterproof jacket, and pants.
You need a good umbrella.
You need to carry 5-6 gloves, and make sure the spares are in a plastic bag to keep them dry.
You need to carry 3-4 towels. One should be hanging off the inside of your umbrella to help keep it dry.
A good rain hood over your bag goes a long ways. Seaforth Rain Hoods are one of the best and used by many PGA/LPGA pros.
I have never tried Rain Gloves. But I know guys that have and they swear by them.
Remember that conditions are not perfect and your score might reflect that. Just take what you get from your game and have fun.
By the way, I have played golf while it was snowing. In fact just last week it snowed off and on while we played 9 holes!

RobbieD84 · 10-16-2006, 01:18 PM

Playing in the rain is fine, it's all part of the game isn't it???

I just make sure i pack a couple of extra towels to try and keep my grips from getting too wet, and apart from that, it just makes a beer in the club house in front of the fire all the better!!

hockeydude23145 · 10-25-2006, 06:08 PM

I have played in the rain many times and even also played in the snow. I live in Buffalo my country club stays open if it rains. It is very hard to grip the club. I find it very hard. If you want to challenge yourself play in the rain. It is as simple as that.

**fitz-uk** · 10-26-2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Golfbum

I have played many rounds of golf in the rain. No big deal if you are properly prepared.
You need a good waterproof jacket, and pants.
You need a good umbrella.
You need to carry 5-6 gloves, and make sure the spares are in a plastic bag to keep them dry.
You need to carry 3-4 towels. One should be hanging off the inside of your umbrella to help keep it dry.
A good rain hood over your bag goes a long ways. Seaforth Rain Hoods are one of the best and used by many PGA/LPGA pros.
I have never tried Rain Gloves. But I know guys that have and they swear by them.
Remember that conditions are not perfect and your score might reflect that. Just take what you get from your game and have fun.
By the way, I have played golf while it was snowing. In fact just last week it snowed off and on while we played 9 holes!

Definately get yourself a decent rain glove. If its pelting down in the UK I get through 2 rain gloves per round.

Do your best to keep your hands and clubs dry. I tend to walk around with my hands in my pockets most of the time trying to keep them dry.

Otherwise golfbum has hit the nail on the head, if you are prepared for it, and realise that you are not going to shoot your best round, the rain makes little difference.