Tip of the Week
How to Play in the Rain
Problem
It is raining but you must continue your game. Your hands will be wet and cause the club to turn or slide in your hands.
Cure
You need to keep your hands as dry as possible. Ideally, if you know it is going to rain, then you want to bring four or five handkerchiefs in each back pocket, extra towels and gloves. It is essential that you keep the top of your golf bag covered to prevent the rain dripping down the shafts and get your grips wet. Also, dry off the face of your club because moisture in the grooves contributes to unpredictable ball spin.
Therapy
You could use different gloves at each hole but that would get very expensive. One easy way is to keep your hands in your pockets every chance you can. You are also allowed to use handkerchiefs to wrap around your grip. If you have a caddy, you can request that they keep the umbrella over you during set up and as soon as you are done swinging; then use a towel and put your glove into your pocket. You need to take a tight grip and be sure you have good footing. Expect to have less distance on your shots due to the increased grip pressure and poor weather so club up as often as possible. Take advantage of the fact that the wetter the green is in a certain area, the faster the ball will stop.
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