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Putt For Dough Through the Snow

Every golfer in a northern climate hopes and prays to be able to hit the links just once during the winter months. The opportunity may never come, but when it does…

Published

18 years ago

Jan 12, 2008

A Raehtz

Living in the northern climate, there is one constant that everyone must concede. The golf season here runs from mid March to early November (for the die hard players).

Most of the courses close around the beginning of November, and don’t open again until the snow is gone for good. There have been times; however infrequent, where Northerners get to experience the greatest phenomenon in golf: Winter Golf.

In November, usually somewhere in the first or second week, many cold weather players begin the same ritual. You get to the course and just have that feeling. This is the last time I am going to play for the next six months. The round may last 20 holes because you can’t quit unless it is a par or better. You head to the car for a long silent ride home. When you get home, you head to the basement where you meticulously clean each and every inch of your equipment. It is your chance to say goodbye to your friends until next year, save the few trips to the heated range or golf dome. Your shoes get a thorough cleaning and a last polish before spending the cold winter months next to the bag in the basement.

The snow falls and the mercury starts hitting below freezing regularly. You have been relegated to watching the TOUR in Hawaii or playing Tiger Woods Golf on your video game system. GolfWRX.com seems full of people talking about how great golf is in Arizona in the winter. Every manufacturer starts putting out the new line-up. Oh well, time for another glass of Cabernet by the fire watching the snow fall.

Every couple of years though, something magical happens. There is no snow on the ground from a previous rain or maybe it hasn’t even fallen yet. The weather patterns are just right and the warm air from the South makes it way north. Sure, it might only be 50 degrees, but it may as well be 90. Wait though. Who is going to be open?

The phone begins to dial itself. Every course within 50 miles gets a call. Pick up… Pick up… VICTORY! "Yes, we are open. Come on over! Hello? Sir?" The phone has already hit the counter and the car is out of the garage.

There are no tee markers and the entire course hasn’t seen a mower in three months, but YOU ARE GOLFING IN FEBRUARY! The pins are either just where they were left in November or right in the middle of the green. The normal high is 22 degrees, but you are on the course today in a balmy 49 degrees wearing nothing but a sweatshirt and shorts.

In the entire history of winter golf, there has never been a round played over 85. A shank off the tee wasn’t your fault because it is February and the only swing you have practiced was the refrigerator door; better take a mulligan. Thinned wedges don’t count; the ground is frozen. You missed your 10 foot putt? Why, these greens are shaggier than US Open rough; you would have made it otherwise. Count it. There is still a little snow in that sand trap. Free drop.

The sun on your face has more therapeutic benefits than a trip to the spa for the full treatment. There are few things in life that are more enjoyable than having ten inches of snow on the ground one week and standing over a four footer the next while never having jumped a plane or driving 10+ hours. Every bad shot is just dismissed with "I am just happy to be here".

Yes sir, outside of the very loose rules, winter golf is true. It is pure. Every duffer on the course in February is having the best 16 holes they have ever played (two were still under water from the snow melt). You don’t worry about handicaps, scores, the bogeyman, or a $2 Nassau. Golf is golf, and you are playing. Enjoy it like you did when you were a kid and had no concept of par. You will be making real snowmen again next week anyway.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

Published

2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Tour Photo Galleries

Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

Published

2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.