OAKMONT, Pa. — It’s raining cats and dogs here, not birdies and eagles. Weather delays, namely severe thunderstorms, have caused play to be stopped twice here at the 2016 U.S. Open. The first delay began at approximately 10:05 a.m. and lasted about 75 minutes. After less than an hour of play, the field was again […]
Jason Day’s PGA rally cut off as the weather turns nasty
August 15, 2015 by
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Jason Day and his caddie-slash-teacher Colin Swatton were standing on the back of the 14th green, looking out in the distance as Dustin Johnson was preparing to hit his potentially par-saving putt. They both saw a flash of lightning, with Day pointing toward it. Typically, golfers stop when they see lightning. The […]
Photo: Bubba Watson and caddie explain the weather
January 7, 2013 by
No, nobody has won the actual PGA Tour tournament in Hawaii because not a single actual score has been carded, but plenty of people are handling the nasty wind at Kapalua in different ways. The big winner from the extremely strange start to the season? Our Masters champion Bubba Watson, and caddie Ted Scott, who […]
What is the best Cold Weather Wear for spring golf?
October 19, 2012 by
QUESTION: My college golf season starts in February and I am wondering what cold weather gear I should invest in for some of those very long, frigid days. I have some stuff, but I am just looking for not bulky stuff to keep me warm. Thanks! ANSWER: Answer by theArcticWaffleunder armor and thermal sleeves
What type of weather do you most enjoy a round of golf in?
August 25, 2012 by
QUESTION: I live in Southern California and we have no shortage of sunshine, but I would rather play a round of golf on a cool overcast day with hardly any breeze , how about you . ANSWER: Answer by AntDU75-80, low humidity, slight wind (prerably always at my back – lol) and partially cloudy (meaning […]
Do golf clubs get ruined if played during the the cold winter weather?
June 23, 2012 by
QUESTION: Would my golf clubs get damaged and/or break if I played during the NY winter weather? (I can’t afford to fly to warmer climate states so I’m stuck here for now until spring comes along) ANSWER: Answer by mojo13I’ve played in the cold Iowa weather til December last year and started up again in […]
