Winter Play

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So how many of you guys brave the snow to get a round in? I was driving past a local course the other day.. probably around 10-15F with wind chill, blizzard, maybe 4-6" on the ground and I saw 2 guys bundled up and playing the course.

I really don't go out much in the winter since I'm not a fan of the snow/cold and I'd imagine it would be tough to find an errant shot with snow on the ground.

I guess this post has no real point, just an observation of two dedicated players :)

[martinb]

used to be a time when it didnt matter what the conditions were......nowadays...:eek:
my disc playing buddies and i have turned into disc golf bears that hibernate during the winter. i still see some hardy souls out there playing once in a while, but they are younger and......

[bfaslewis]

I hear about people still playing during the winter. I've heard that some people bring shovels to clear off the tee boxes after a large snowfall, and they aren't from the parks department either. Plus there are at least two course that are around here that have sledding hills, that double as disc golf holes, so there would be the need to skip those while playing.

Here in Buffalo there is an annual tournament called the "Ice Bowl."

I'd imagine that it would be very difficult to play during the winter. The wind seems worse, and now you'll have trouble finding your disc even if it lands on the fairway, because the snow could be around a foot thick; forget about out of bounds...although if lakes are frozen over, that could be helpful.

I myself am a fair weather player, and don't see myself getting back out there until March or April. Or perhaps vacationing down south and bringing my discs with me.

[fedsigMaster]

Being in Georgia, playing in the Winter doesn't realy give me a problem. Acording to the Weather Channel at 3:00 PM it was 79', with a visibility of 10 miles. However, last year I played when it was so cold that six holes in I began to lose feeling in my index finger, and shortly after had to stop playing. That was the last time I played in extreme conditions.



Here in Buffalo there is an annual tournament called the "Ice Bowl."



They do that here in Georgia too. (exept without the ice and snow)

[magictenor1]

It's about 80 here today. You can play almost year round in the deep south. My brother and brother-in-law will be here for Christmas and we plan to play. I don't usually play in extreme weather. I did play ball golf one time when the greens were frozen and we were the only ones there. We have the opposite problem here of extreme heat in the summer. I have played all day in heat of 100 or more with high humidity.

[fedsigMaster]

We have the opposite problem here of extreme heat in the summer. I have played all day in heat of 100 or more with high humidity.

I played 2 rounds in 105' weather. I drank a total of 2 gallons of water.

[martinb]

you know thats funny, when you dont live in harsh conditions its more of an adventure...i visited vegas and played in 106 or 108 degree heat and it was sort of fun, no one was on the course and the beer went down fast! the bad part was, i was finished pretty early later that nite missing out on lots of other fun stuff happening in vegas.

[MattK]

I first started playing in the winter at Schenley park the middle of Pittsburgh. The course begins and ends at an outdoor ice skating rink, so holiday music coming from the rink can be heard during a round. I played it again just last weekend and had a great time; temp was in the 30s and patches of snow were on the ground. Concrete tees help a lot in those conditions.

[magictenor1]

I have played 6 rounds in a day in extreme summer heat. You must drink a lot when you do this. It is never too hot to play.

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During my Allentown/Philly road trip it was 90+ every day and humid. We went through a LOT of water. I tend not to play in that kind of weather at home but on a dg road trip, what choice do you have? :)

[jaymon1]

Here in Central VA the winters vary a bit, so I never ever completely stop playing. Basically, if it's going to be around or above freezing, and not too windy or rainy, then I'm up for throwing a round. But I often have the course to myself during January, February, and March around here. I did play a cold round at Loriella in Fredericksburg one time where I skipped a shot off the frozen pond on hole 11 and thus across to the far bank.

[kvanorsdel]

I really enjoy playing in the winter. I find that I slow things down more and actually play a lot better in the snow then I do in the summer. Here in Madison, WI we have one course in the ground and still hold our weekly Saturday Random Draw doubles league. We average about 12 people a week. we also shovel off the teepads and sometime play were the loser of the previous hole shovels the next teepad.

I've lost more discs in the summer then I have in the winter. as long as people follow winter disc golf etiquette it can be a lot of fun.
Rules to live by for winter golf.
Follow in each others footprints, leaving as much snow undisturbed as possible, this makes finding discs much easier.
Have multiple people watching each throw
DONT THROW WHITE DISCS

you can also do what some people do
use snapline chalk on you disc before throws. this will leave a colored slit in the snow where your disc lands

[Khao Pra]

Rules to live by for winter golf.
Follow in each others footprints, leaving as much snow undisturbed as possible, this makes finding discs much easier.Have multiple people watching each throw
DONT THROW WHITE DISCS


great advice. i used to play in the snow quite a bit and this is the first bit of advice i would give anyone thinking about going out for a round in the snow.
you have to have a bit of a "tracker" mindset, looking for the disc entry point into the snow and with people stomping around kicking snow here and there it really makes it difficult.

last person on the tee having to be the fairway spotter is also effective since that person has to do the extra walking.

i haven't worn a pair of long pants in almost 2 years though so my snow skills are rusty but i am pretty good now at spotting discs in the jungle canopy or tops of palm trees.

[kvanorsdel]

We had 13 players make it out this morning for League temp was around 15.

-10 won it.
-9 second.
-8's played off

So the order of crap on the teepads goes something like this
1. Ice about 1" to 1.5" thick
2. Packed snow another 2" to 3"
3. Powdered snow anywhere from 2" to 5"

Yet we still have a good time and some pretty good scores. so quit your whinning and get out there and play some disc golf

[andy]

We have about 5' of snow on the ground here in Northern Vermont. I still try to get out once in a week. My bro johnny from Black Falls showed me how to never loose a disc in the snow.

take some curling ribbon and cut a 3-4' piece

Take some duct tape a 2" by 2" piece and put a small hole in the middle of tape

Insert the curling ribbon into the hole and stick it to the back of the tape

Take the tape and put it in the middle of the disc on the bottom.

It will not affect the flight of the disc that much at all and you will never loose a disc! It will make the disc about 5 grams heavier. The curling ribbon is so strong that you can pull your disc right out of the snow! You may have to replace the tape once in a while but that is it.

Playing in the winter is a great thing to do! When spring comes you will be in shape and kick all your buddies a!@#es.

[fedsigMaster]

So the order of crap on the teepads goes something like this
1. Ice about 1" to 1.5" thick
2. Packed snow another 2" to 3"
3. Powdered snow anywhere from 2" to 5"



I'd pay $20 to play on what you call crap. I also think I'd be fun to play on ice.

[kvanorsdel]

It is actually a lot of fun. I think it really helps with technique as well. You need to slow everything down when you are on slippery ground. I always find that come spring time I've added another 20 - 30 ft to my drives

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Andy,

That is a pretty good idea. It may actually inspire me to get out there in the snow a bit. Right now a lot of it is melting away in NY. If this keeps up I may be able to play without dealing with the white stuff at all.

[Khao Pra]

i was thinking about having an ice bowl event here but it would have to be symbolic as it is christmas eve now and the temp is about 90F.

maybe i can fill a bowl with ice water and splash it on people as they throw?
that might not work with thais though, they will just think songkran has come 4 months early.

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Throw some crushed ice around the baskets and make people use green discs so they're tougher to find :)

[Khao Pra]

ya green is a year round no no here. orange works!

merry christmas everyone

[goforparguy]

Discin in the winter is great.Went out this morning about 11:30 at Basset (4-5 inchs fell 12-23,did 24 holes at plymouth creek,was rough lol) and had a blast.Nothing better in WD then being the first person out with no tracks.
like previous poster said follow a single track,backtrack if able and no white discs.
Happy Holidays

www.playdg.com very professional site on dg courses.

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Random advertisement :p

[goforparguy]

I wasnt sure if it was allowed/not allowed but I still put it in.Is that a no-no?

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It just seemed a little out of place is all. You were talking about playing in the winter and then took a left turn at the end there.

[kvanorsdel]

playdg.com is one the best course photo sites for MN courses as well as other Midwestern courses. I used it extensively to determine what courses I would play when I went to the twin cities.

Maybe a deal could be worked out between this site and theirs to share course photos.:)

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I usually link them as "Course Walkthrough" in the Links/Files parts of courses. I know DGCR has photos for some of the same courses but others are photoless at the moment.

[goforparguy]

It was my mistake to Not fully read the faqs/What are referrals? Iwas not trying to gain any advantages etc.Sorry

Anyhow,what a nice day again with 2" fresh snow.Shattered an old comet yesterday that lived thru a house fire.Lol was depressed and bought 3 new discs on ebay..coyote,esp crush and a star aero..28$ sweeeet! Will go to plymouth creek later after some quick house chores. ( :mad: wife )

Good luck

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No need to apologize and I'm jealous, I'm stuck at work :(

[goforparguy]

Went to Basset creek again today for the last time for a couple days.Weekend shift starts fri-sunday.I added up all the holes and counted 90 holes in 6 days.Tired and battered now uggg.

Have a good weekend all

[magictenor1]

Not much winter here but I got up early on Christmas Eve (overnite temp was 24) and played. Probably nothing to some of you Northern guys but quite cold for us Southerners.

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24? I would've gone swimming ;)

[goforparguy]

Current Conditions:
Light Snow, 4°, Feels like: -14°
Wind: 16 mph
Ok so I am going to try to go out to Plymouth creek now.If ya dont see a post from me in a few days ya better call for help lol
Hope all had a great New Years

[magictenor1]

You are on your own. I am safely inside watching football. 49 and sunny here by the way.

[Disc Dog]

I like to play when it is cold. No sweat pooring down my face, my hands are dry, and I can sneak a round in at lunch and still go back to work without smelling like a locker room.

With the hot weather we are having right now I look forward to it.

[Midnightbiker]

24? I would've gone swimming ;)

I would be sitting in front of a heater , wrapped in a blanket in the fetal position, dreaming about playing disc golf.

[valkyrie]

I would play in the snow if i had someone to play with. No one i know would disc golf in the winter :(

[solomon.trenton]

I would be sitting in front of a heater , wrapped in a blanket in the fetal position, dreaming about playing disc golf.

last november i played a round with 18" of snow and 5 degrees outside

[tbird888]

Throwing in the cold is great. I have great ski gear, so I can dress light and still stay plenty warm. You just have to really pay attention to where your disc lands in the snow. I think I'm going to invest in some colored chalk this winter to mark up my rim, though.

[Midnightbiker]

last november i played a round with 18" of snow and 5 degrees outside

I don't do cold. Under 38, I am in the house playing the Wii.

[tbird888]

I don't do cold. Under 38, I am in the house playing the Wii.

I'll take cold over hot any day. I vacation in the mountains in the winter. I hate sweating just standing outside. Once you get moving in the cold, you don't feel it (as long as you are dressed appropriately).

[rikardob]

Another Buffalo, NY player here. I guess we get a little snow up here. I play here and there when the conditions are right. I have a group of friends that will call me during a blizzard though and ask if I want to play. Insanity.

[tbird888]

Another Buffalo, NY player here. I guess we get a little snow up here. I play here and there when the conditions are right. I have a group of friends that will call me during a blizzard though and ask if I want to play. Insanity.

I'd play in a blizzard before rain any day. I can't stand playing when I'm soaked from head to toe. The fun is just gone from the game for me at that point.

[Midnightbiker]

I don't mind being wet, as long as I am not cold.

[Traver]

I don't mind the cold, I kind of miss playing in February. What bothers me is breaking a sweat when it's cold. I'm not in good enough shape to play Emery when winter rolls around unless I take four hours or so, lol.

[wolito]

I played disc golf in Iowa all year round. All weather conditions. The snow and cold are just another challenge to the game. Watch your discs closely though, or you wont find them agian until the thaw. I will were a glove on my left hand and the right hand which I throw with I use those instant heat packs and keep my hand warm in my pocket until time to throw.

[shirfan]

Last day of the County Fair so we're already thinking about winter? :)

I've found hot pink to be the best color for visibility in snow. Some people also tape a 3-4' length of ribbon to the bottom of their disc. (The thin kind used for balloons). If the disc burrows, the ribbon is usually still visible.

[Traver]

So you want me to throw hot pink discs with ribbons attached to them?
Thanks for the tip.
By the way, New England Patriots jerseys are the best way to stay warm at a Bills game.
^^
lol

[thenamesben]

Seriously guys, it's mid-August and we are talking about golfing in the winter? I live in WI so I'm used to it, but I'd still take a nice cool fall day over snow! No more talk of snow!

[Huk Finn]

NorCal mountains get snow, but not where im at.
Hail at worst. Heavy rains I'll wear snowboard jacket and waterproof hiking boots and just do the damn thing.
no snow experience.

[StrikerME02]

Seriously guys, it's mid-August and we are talking about golfing in the winter? I live in WI so I'm used to it, but I'd still take a nice cool fall day over snow! No more talk of snow!

Seconded.

[bettsjc]

So you want me to throw hot pink discs with ribbons attached to them?
Thanks for the tip.
By the way, New England Patriots jerseys are the best way to stay warm at a Bills game.
^^
lol

Labatt Blue works well too! GO BILLS!