Winters have certainly improved since I was a kid growing up in Geneva, N.Y. Back then, winter meant packing away my clubs for several months at a time — aside from my putter.
While I always recommend planning a winter golf trip to stay motivated, there’s plenty you can do at home to keep your game sharp during the colder months, too. Below I’ve outlined five ways you can keep the rust at bay during the winter.
1. Make putting practice a priority
Growing up in the snow belt meant winter putting was all I had — and it’s probably why putting has always been a strength of mine.
Today’s training mats are far better than what I used as a kid. They let you check your setup, monitor your stroke, ensure your ball is rolling end-over-end and work on distance control up to roughly 12 feet.
Now that we live in Florida, weather isn’t an issue — but we still keep a Perfect Putting Mat around because it’s that useful.
Perfect Putting Mat
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2. Use a mat and net to keep your swing fresh
If you have a garage or small indoor space, a hitting mat and net create an easy year-round practice setup. Options are endless, and even a compact space is enough to work on solid contact and swing mechanics. We set up a net in our garage and paired it with a launch monitor to dial in wedge distance control throughout the off-season.
3. Train your grip with a molded training grip
Your grip determines your clubface — and ultimately the direction your ball starts. But grip changes can feel uncomfortable, which makes the off-season the ideal time to address them.
A molded training grip allows you to rehearse proper hand placement without the pressure of hitting shots. Even Scottie Scheffler is known for constantly checking his grip. You can also install a fitted grip on a dedicated practice club and rehearse swings. Improving your grip often leads to better wrist action — and better ball striking.
4. Check your posture and setup in a mirror
Winter is the perfect season to work on fundamentals. Proper posture is crucial for consistent contact, but it’s hard to evaluate without feedback. Using a mirror, you can ensure your arms hang naturally and your hands sit directly under your shoulders at address. This simple visual checkpoint pays huge dividends.
5. Build speed
Everyone wants more distance, but swinging faster only gets you so far without specific training. Winter is the ideal time to build clubhead speed, and The Stack System is one of the best ways to do it. We’ve used it consistently, and the overspeed/underspeed protocols truly work — as long as you stick with the program. If more speed is your goal, it’s a worthwhile investment.
TheStack + Stack Radar Bundle
Stack seamlessly and save over 15%. This is by far our most popular bundle and includes everything you need to start your Stack journey.
Enjoy personalized speed training with TheStack- including full access to Stack Wedges, Stack Putting and the Learning Library – along with our Bluetooth enabled Stack Radar which sends your data directly to TheStack App while training.
Stack Radar is small, packs into your golf bag easily, and gives the added benefit of powering Stack Wedges and monitoring your ball speed and club distances.
TheStack Hardware
5 milled Stack weights enable 30 weight combinations between 0g and 300g
Dual-purpose weight case / phone stand
Highly engineered training club – Adult (41.5″). For Junior sizing, see Fitting Juniors
Stack training requires a speed device that can measure swings without ball impact. We recommend bundling with Stack Radar (Bluetooth connectivity). View all compatible devices here.
TheStack App – Speed Training, Wedges, and Putting
Rated 4.9 with over 4,400 Reviews on App Store
Includes 1-Year Membership to TheStack App, accessible on iOS
Fully customized and adaptive speed training formulated by Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
Guided workout timer for reps, sets, and rest intervals
Custom speed metrics to track your gains
Bluetooth Connectivity to integration devices. Hands-free data entry using voice entry technology for non-integrated devices
Membership includes bundled access to both Stack Wedges, Stack Putting ($59 value), and the Learning Library
Train and track up to twenty local (i.e. family) users under one login. App works with Family Sharing so the entire family can train easily on separate devices
Connect to any other Stacker using Share Codes
Stack Radar
Capture swing speed without hitting a ball – perfect for Stack speed training!
Instant and easy Bluetooth connection exclusively to TheStack App
Place Stack Radar behind you on the range or course to measure Ball Speeds
Measures: Swing Speed and Ball Speed. Calculates an estimated Carry Distance and Smash Factor. Incredibly accurate for ball speed.
Powers Stack Wedges. Enjoy Seriously Fun Wedge Practice that you can use indoors, outdoors, with premium range balls or not – get great data regardless of your practice environment.
Superb performance indoors or outdoors.
Set speed trigger threshold at 25, 35, 45, or 55 mph! Avoid false triggers due to a fast backswing.
Includes radar pouch to protect the screen while stored (available exclusively for purchases from our website).
Access TheStack App from the App Store when your order arrives. Requires iOS 15.0 or newer.
See our FAQ pages for questions about membership access.
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