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[PabloCruz]

When it gets into the 30-40 degree range, I don't like the compression type gear. A l/s cotton thermal shirt with a layer of a long sleeve Adidas Clima-cool 1/4 zip top (light weight polyester), and a velour or fleece top (something loose fitting or non restrictive). I sometimes opt for a fleece vest. Rain pants are a good option also (allows you the option to take them off if it warms up (or if you have full length zippers you can unzip them if it gets too warm). Knit cap to keep ears and head warm. I don't like the winter gloves when I'm swinging, but will use them between shots.

[Jon Robert]

"Just wondering what seems to be the best combo to keep warm when the temp's are in the 30's."

I use size XXXXL one piece suit. I climb inside and then do my best to drag the wife in with me.  The only garment required (hee hee) to be toasty warm combo when it is 30's outside.

[dave willie]

I have two different UA ColdGear base layers -- I tend to get too hot wearing those unless it is under 32 degrees, so I generally go with this for 40 degrees or less:

• Eddie Bauer or equivalent cotton mock turtleneck
  
• Optional cotton blend sweater vest
  
• Rain Swetter half-zip pullover (really a great brand, warm, windproof and sheds water unless it's a downpour, and that's how it's spelled)
  
• Dockers or other lightwieght pants
  
• Sun Mountain Stormtight rain pants
  
• Stocking cap
  
• Gloves that fit over golf gloves, like Nike Cart Gloves

I play in the Seattle area so you need to be ready for rain as well as cold.  It helps to have layers that you can strip off in case it warms up during the round. Long underwear or compression base layers are hard to take off if you get too hot.  I normally walk so I take off layers as the round progresses and I get warmed up.  If you ride in a cart you tend to stay cold since you aren't burning calories by walking around.  I usuallly only need the gloves for the first few holes.

As you can probably tell, I don't buy into the synthetic fiber baselayer theory and being breathable.  Cotton is more comfortable.  Synthetic is better when it is hot.  When it is 38 degreess you need insulation, not breathability.

[The Talented Mr Chris]

I tried staying away in the cold but I am a compulsive junkie

When my Mizuno shipment comes in this week I am going to try the following:

Head:
*Mizuno Fleece hat or Angry Birds Blackbird Hat (depending on mood - yes I'm 12)

Top:

*UA cold gear
*Mizuno Windlite
*Ping fleece zip up (for in between holes) - I don't like to wear more than two layers as it slows my swing down and messes up my tempo

Bottom:

*UA cold gear
*Mizuno Impermalite

Thermal Socks

Buying mittens this week for in-between holes

Hand warmer in pocket with 1 or 2 balls (rotated from hole to hole) helps keep ball core warm

I'll let you know if this is enough

[Smuphy72]

I usually run warmer than most
So I go with a cold gear UA
And a long sleeve polo.
Have a Ping Beanie for super cold days.
If it's really cold I'll throw on a light jacket.

[Imp]

cristphoto, on 06 January 2013 - 12:09 PM, said:

tmfool, on 06 January 2013 - 11:43 AM, said:

UA baselayer is baselayer
no undershirt needed
the undershirt will not allow UA to wick sweat away from skin - as designed

Thanks. Next time out I'll forego the undershirt.

You can put the undershirt over the base layer for warmth if needed. But the UA(etc...) shirts are made to wick moisture away to keep you warmer.

[longbal30]

My family works for the power company and they get me these shirts that are fire retardant. They look like a henly or hoodie. I can get away with some flannel lined pants, with rain pants over top , tee shirt and one of these fire retardant hoodies. This gets me down to about 30 degrees comfortably. I can look at the brand if you are interested.

[mshills]

If the greens / bunkers are frozen I won't play, so that rules out the most extreme cold conditions for me.

Otherwise, it's similar to everyone else here.

Walking is a must
Smartwool socks
UA cold gear base layer top and maybe bottom.  The bottom isn't truly necessary -- see above, if it's cold enough where the greens and/or bunkers are frozen, I'm not playing golf.
Thin wool or cashmere sweater
Any kind of non-cotton slacks
Lightweight jacket
FJ winter gloves and a fuzzy hat

[FrazS]

Layering is always key and I have been unable to top the Galvin Green clothing, although not sure how available it is in the States. Being from Scotland i need to know how to wrap warm!

Base Layer
Golf shirt
Goretex Windstopper
Outer Goretex Paclite shell if required.

That combo does me even when its that cold you need yellow/ orange balls to see em on the fairway!

[The Talented Mr Chris]

mshills, on 07 January 2013 - 09:34 AM, said:

If the greens / bunkers are frozen I won't play, so that rules out the most extreme cold conditions for me.

I just had my first over the top experience with this. It was suppose to be 54*F today, and since weathermen are infallible it only got to 41*F.  I hit a PW to what should have been 7 feet of the pin only to see the green do its best impression of a cart path and launch my ball 10 yards past the "green".

I'm moving to Orlando

[Holein8]

Base layer (UA, adidas or Galvin Green)
Winter polo (UA or adidas)
Mid layer (adidas ClimaWarm, UA Cold Gear, Glavin Green Insula)
Galvin Green GoreTex shell
UA Cold Gear leggings
UA Cold Gera trousers
UA Cold Gear Gloves
Galvin Green Squeeze Socks
UA Cold Gear, adidas or Galvin Green beanie
Galvin Green mitts
Hip flask of fine Scotch

[Juanjo Muñoz]

Playing in Madrid (Spain) these days at 35F I've found that the best thing to do, not only warm keeping wise but also in terms of swing freedom, is following pretty much the strategy suggested by Galvin Green web

http://www.galvingre...er_concept.html

scroll down and see "dress for the weather" section

It doesn't matter if you go with its line or with other brand, provided it delivers the same levels of quality

In my particular case, this is what I'm mostly wearing

* a thermal baselayer. I use to go with UA and I do prefer the ones with the high collar
* a intermediate warm layer consisting of a fitted, soft, light pullover. I'm absolutely delighted with the Insula technology ones by Galvin Green, but the Men's Flux Power Stretch 1/4 Zip Pullover Fleece (Summit Series by The North Face) can do it pretty well (to be picky, this runs a bit long to fit perfectly with the swing). I always choose the 1/4 zip style, easier to put on/take off than the non-zip ones, and more comfortable than the full zip ones.
* an outer layer of goretex windstopper. If it is over 40F I like the short sleeve ones with lighter fabrics, Paclite Shell like; right now I couldn't live without my Berkley from Galvin Green. If temps drop below 40F I go to a long sleeve one, and more of a Performance Shell; I'm using a Baxley from Galvin Green and fits perfectly the bill. Again I tend to prefer the 1/4 zip style.
* a beanie, I've been using one from Trango (don't know if this brand is known in the States) till I lost it, now I have a Mizuno one and works well. I really don't think there is much of a difference in this point
* I am a long-term die-hard user of the UA coldgear golf pant. I have had the original one and the 2.0 and couldn't be happier. I think they don't do this model anymore, just hope the new element storm pant is as good as the old one

[HackerD]

I do base / mid / outer layer synthetics mostly UA.  
Base: UA Coldgear fitted (not compression) mock
Mid: Longsleeve Polo
Outer: Mizuno WindLite sweater or vest;  or UA ColdGear Elements Storm Half-Zip Pullover

Biggest issue is getting too warm, sweating too much, then being wet and cold.  Need to be able to ventilate.

[Derek1387]

Stay warm. That's my mission

[AirmanSmith]

wear as little clothing as possible without going numb....lol

usually long sleeve cotton undershirt
polo
windbreaker

long john pants
slacks

usually keeps me comfortable unless temp dips below 40 in which case ill stay home and get drunk lol

[kjbowen]

For me it's not about the temp
It's about the wind
I can play in 25* if there is no wind.. It can be 40 and windy and I won't play

[Tylanthus]

I feel like people are overly ignoring the most important pieces of a cold-weather strategy.  Once you layer properly with a base + mid + shell you're basically all set.

These are the next things you should nail down in some fashion:

Feet:  SmartWool socks + Trues
Hands:  I layer my hands as well.  Golf glove of the day + fleece gloves between
Head: Turtle fur or wool hat + goretex bucket if necessary

And there is a reason I list socks first.  They are easily the most important thing on my cold weather checklist.

[engy0]

For around the 30* mark here in Iowa:
Top:
UA long sleeve Coldgear
Cotton White undershirt
Golf Polo
Long sleeve pullover that isn't baggy
3/4 sleeve wind jacket
Nike Cart Gloves with 2x hand warmers in each glove
Bottom:
UA Cold gear pants
(if the wind is really blowing I will add long johns)
wool knee high socks
compression shorts
Hat:
Beanie that covers ears with a size too big hat on top of that

That has been my setup for awhile and it is nice because around here 30* in the morning can turn into 45*-50* easily. I can shed layers as I need to without really having an effect on my swing.  As long as my hands are warm, I could really play without the jackets.

Edited by engy0, 16 January 2013 - 04:13 PM.

[postfold]

It seems like I wear less than most.  I walk and unless it's crazy windy I'm comfortable down to freezing.  Key for me is definitely to keep the hands and head warm.

Head:  Carhartt Beanie
Neck:  A fleece 4-in-1 hood,  usually worn down to keep the neck warm
Top:  Minus33 merino wool base layer, Reebok play warm zip up jacket (might be my single favorite item of cold weather gear ever)
Pants:  Berne flannel lined blue jeans
Socks:  Wigwam 40 below wool/nylon blend socks
Shoes:  True Tours
Hands:  Wells Lamont lined mittens

[jsizzle]

pat007, on 06 January 2013 - 11:11 AM, said:

Bring a flask of whisky with you

Best advice on this whole thread.

[chasemyaccord]

The same as always except I wear a thermal below my polo. I won't wear a thin sweater unless I absolutely have to. The coldest it gets when I play is about low 50's and that's at the end of a twilight round during winter.