About this episode
On this week’s From the Clubhouse, a podcast from National Club Golfer, Steve Carroll and Tom Irwin get stuck into winter golf. Do we really enjoy it, what are the benefits of teeing it up when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, and what is our ideal winter’s day out on the course? Tom and Steve also dive into mats, temporary greens, and winter competitions before answering a winter rules question that might surprise most of you. If you’ve ever considered braving the snow, ice, and cold weather on an ever-darkening winter’s afternoon, this episode should be right up your street. Discussed in this week's episode: Could your golf course close every winter? Why some clubs are considering it Do I have to mark my ball when taking preferred lies relief? Can I change my ball when taking relief under preferred lies? Can I replace a ball using my club? The 5 winter rules all golfers break