Winter Golf Week 2026
Welcome to our comprehensive collection of tips, buying advice and features about how to enjoy winter golf and play your best when the temperature drops
After a long hot summer where we hope you cashed in and enjoyed plenty of golf, unfortunately winter has come around once again. But...
Playing off-season golf doesn't mean surrendering to the elements; it just requires a smarter approach to your wardrobe and some subtle adjustments to your gear as well as your technique.
Cold winds, damp turf, and sudden downpours can quickly ruin a round if you aren’t properly equipped. Luckily, modern high-performance apparel eliminates the need for bulky, movement-restricting layers and there are clubs out there that can negate the softer, trickier conditions you typically experience in the winter.
So to celebrate the joys of winter golf (there are a surprising amount!) we've curated the best advice across equipment and instruction to help you combat the colder conditions as part of winter golf week, proudly supported by adidas golf.
Features
7 Ways To Adapt Your Golf Bag This Winter
In Praise Of Winter Golf
Why You Lose 15 Yards In Winter (And How to Get It Back)
3 Reasons Why It's Essential To Keep Playing Golf Through Winter
Rest Up Or Battle On Through Winter? Why I'm Considering A Different Approach This Off-Season
Why Winter Golf Is Easier Than You Think
Why Playing In A Winter League Is Great For Your Game
Tips
Winter Golf Is A Struggle – 5 Ways I Keep My Swing (And My Sanity) Intact
Buying Advice
Best Golf Waterproofs
Best Golf Mid Layers
Best Waterproof Golf Shoes
Best Golf Beanies
Best Golf Base Layers
Best Golf Sweaters
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.9.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D, 10°, Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ Blue 6 S shaft.
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Qi4D, 15° and 21°.
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM11, 49°, 54° and 59°
Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF3
Ball: 2026 TaylorMade TP5x Stripe
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Austin Smotherman WITB 2026: Butterfield Bermuda Championship Winning ClubsTake a look at what's in the bag of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship winner, who uses a variety of different manufacturers
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ProQuip Paige Hooded Rain Jacket ReviewI recently tested ProQuip's Paige hooded rain jacket and it didn't disappoint on comfort or protection
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Why You Lose 15 Yards In Winter (And How to Get It Back)Sam De'Ath shows you how to dress for the cold and eliminate swing-restricting bulk to get those 15 yards back this winter
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7 Ways To Adapt Your Golf Bag For WinterEquipment Editor Sam De'Ath breaks down the 7 ways to adapt your golf bag for winter, so you can continue to play your best golf this off-season
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Winter Golf Is A Struggle – 5 Ways I Keep My Swing (And My Sanity) IntactSingle-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe shares her simple approach to fixing the swing (and staying motivated) through the hardest months of the year
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Rest Up Or Battle On Through Winter? Why I'm Considering A Different Approach This Off-Season...Winter is here and the summer is behind us. Should you continue to play on the course in these conditions, or would it be worth putting the clubs away?
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In Praise Of Golfing In WinterFergus Bisset on why he enjoys playing golf through the winter months
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Why Playing In A Winter League Is Great For Your GameEvery year Joel Tadman plays in an ultra-competitive winter league and believes it does his golf game the world of good. Here's why...
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Why Winter Golf Is Easier Than You ThinkCarly Frost smashes the myths about the difficulties of winter golf
