In Madrid the winters are cold and dry. It is unusual for snow, but can occur in late December and January, the coldest month, with an average of 6 ° C. However, are very common entirely clear days, so you can always enjoy a nice and warm sun at midday to play golf.
Madrid will surprise you with her blue intense and enveloping heavens. With a dry climate and without much rainfall throughout the year, whatever time you choose to come, you have many chances to enjoy live one of the famous skies painted by Velázquez . It is time to enjoy in Madrid your winter golfing vacations as a all year golf destination.
Here you find some tips to survive in a winter golf day 😉
While most golfers wait until the spring and summer to go out and play, some players do not mind to if there are cold temperatures and frozen greenes. The US Golf Association reports that in the coldest countries so many golf courses are opened to play in a limited way, some courses set «winter greens» to protect them permanently from the harsh winter. Golfers should be protected from winter weather also using warm clothes that was flexible enough to get the same feeling as summer time.
You have to be sure, during your winter golfing vacations, to wear several layers of clothing when playing golf in winter. On the outside, try to wear isolated jackets and raincoats. The best pieces of outerwear are light enough not to be bulky – so you still have free range of motion for all your golf shots – but also sufficiently sheltered as for warmth and wind. They should be made of wool or a synthetic fabric such as polypropylene – no cotton – to absorb sweat and moisture away from your body and keep warm.
In cold days, your hands and head lose heat quickly when you’re outdoors. To stay warm, the best option is to wear gloves and hat. You can find golf gloves made specifically for cold weather. Best winter caps for golf include both a visor and ear muffs. The Professional Golfers’ Association also suggests using hand warmers between golf shots.
Choose a shoe waterproof for use in winter to protect your feet and keep them dry during bad weather golf. As an alternative to waterproof shoes, golf boots are also recommended in winter golf courses. These boots offer complete waterproof protection and includes a zipper so you do not have to worry about your laces are wet or dirty. Whatever option you choose, be sure to wear good socks specially those that are made of a material that absorbs moisture to keep your feet dry and comfortable.
We have to recommend you a nice suggestion if you are thinking to spend your winter golfing vacations in the city with a Madrilenian dish specially in winter time: The Cocido Madrileño, quite popular in local restaurants. You will enjoy it!
