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ttention is often given to the
warm weather here in the
Coachella Valley, but now
that peak season is upon us, we're
just as likely to see a cooler day on
the course. We asked PGA Head Golf
Professional Tom Burley for a few
ways you can get back in the swing
of things even if the chilly weather is
present during your round.
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Bring along a few comfortable
thin layers of clothes, especially if
you are playing early in the morning.
Try not to drape yourself in thick
clothes, as they will make it much
harder to rotate during the swing.
Thin layers will help provide
warmth, but also allow you to have a
bigger range of motion in the swing.
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Keep your hands warm. We all
know it is very hard to feel your
swing when you can't feel your
hands. An inexpensive hand warmer
in your pocket is a great way to help
if your fingers are frozen.
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Keep your ball warm. Just as you
would with a hand warmer for your
hands, don't be shy about keeping
your ball in your pocket as much as
you can after the completion of a
hole. As the golf ball's temperature
drops, the ball won't compress
against the club face as much, which
causes distance loss. A warm ball will
travel better than a frozen one.
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Hit a little bit more club on your
approach shots. When the air tem-
perature is chilly, the ball will travel
less distance in the air. Take an extra
club to ensure that you get the ball all
the way to the putting surface.
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Wear a warm hat or beanie. For
all our Canadian visitors, grab those
tuques! A lot of body heat is lost
through the head. The more body
heat you lose on a cold day, the more
energy you lose as well. Having a
warm garment over your head and
ears will actually help keep the
warmth in your body and preserve
your energy for much longer.
CHILL oUt!
Here are 5 tips to keep your game hot on cooler days
<< Winter weather brings stunning
views to Indian Wells Golf Resort.
GOLF CLINICS &
DEMO DAYS ARRIVE
W
ith the start of the new season
also comes the return of clin-
ics and demo days at Indian Wells
Golf Resort.
Daily clinics will now be held
every Tuesday through Saturday at
11 a.m. for approximately 45 min-
utes to an hour. Clinic topics rotate
through putting, short-game play,
full-swing practice, course manage-
ment and specialty shots, and are
available to participate in for $29 a
person.
On Dec. 9, demo days will return
to the resort for another year with
the first official Callaway Demo Day
of the season. It will be held from
10 a.m.-2 p.m. There's no cost to at-
tend, and it's a great chance to visit
the driving range and check out the
latest and greatest from Callaway.
> CLICK HERE to learn more.
SAVE THE DATES!
