The Quarry One Minute Clinic #5

Fall fashion golf apparel tips: Keeping your game cool…or warm…or cool again!

Ahhh, fall in Southern Texas—the temperature can be 95 or 65 and every degree in between. Much like the saying goes, "If you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait about 10 minutes and it’ll change!" So, how do you prepare for a great round of golf with ever-changing weather?!?

First, do your research. Check the weather online. If you have a smart phone, log on to the app store from your cell phone provider and pick up The Weather Channel or weather bug app. These apps can prove invaluable in giving you some quick info about what to expect, as well as streaming radar from upcoming storm events or changes in the current conditions. What time was that storm rolling in? Winds pick up to 35 mph at what time you say? Now you know.

Next, pack in layers. If you are one of those golfers who packs all of the golf balls you own in EVERY pocket of your bag, help yourself (and the bag boys) out and ditch some of that dead weight!

Throw in a base layer (like FootJoy’s Performance Base) which can be worn under just about anything and keeps you warm while providing UV protection and wicking sweat.

Then, consider a micro fleece or merino wool blend sweater or vest. Vests are gaining popularity once again and earning their place in more golfers’ bags by providing warmth to their cores while keeping their arms mobile and unrestricted.

Last, for the really rough stuff, you need to be prepared. If a couple of inches of rain won’t stop you from playing, consider investing in rain gear. Yes, the material might remind you of a fancy camping tent; but they do make trendy pieces like FootJoy’s DryJoy pants or tops.

Even if wearing rain gear doesn’t sound so appealing now, the fashion trade-off is definitely worth staying dry for. Plus, if you’re dry, you are more likely to be allowed back in the house when you return home from your four hour adventure!

Also, a word to the wise, wet weather gloves and towels are irreplaceable and made for a reason: they work! Hang the extra towel from the inside supports of your umbrella and leave the wrap on as much as possible during the round.  Then, next thing you know—Boom! Dry towel when you need it!

Good luck out there this fall, whatever might come your way.

Thanks Sean Etheredge, Quarry Head Golf Pro, for this advice!