Kevin Waida, a student at the University of Missouri with experience working on several golf courses, discusses how to stay warm while golfing in cold weather. To keep the core and extremities warm, it is important to wear warm mittens combined with hand warmers, multiple sock layers for feet, and a hat to prevent heat from escaping the head. Experts also recommend thin, moisture-wicking base layers under clothing to retain heat without restricting movement.

1. Keeping Warm on the Golf
Course in Winter
By Kevin Waida

2. Introduction
• Kevin Waida, a student at the University of Missouri, has
worked on golf courses since 2008. Currently a staff
member at the Gustin Golf Course, Kevin Waida has led
as chief of cart operations on the Lake Valley Golf Course
and interned at the Columbia Golf Foundation.
When playing in cold weather, a golfer must take special
care to keep core body temperature and extremities
warm. Cold hands can interfere with a golfer's swing
and, at worst, lead to frostbite. Many experts
recommend a combination of warm mittens and
disposable hand-warming pouches that generate hours
of heat on activation.

3. Winter Golf
• For a golfer's feet, experienced players suggest
either ski socks or regular socks as a base layer
with a thermal-sock top layer that keeps heat
trapped in the foot area. A warm hat will also be
invaluable in keeping too much heat from
escaping through the top of the head. Under
layers have a similar effect on the body as a
whole, though experts typically recommend a
thin, moisture-wicking base layer, as bulky
layers can restrict a golfer’s swing.