Georgia Hall has a refreshing lesson for golfers in bad weather

It’s something that every competitive golfer has experienced at one time or another. Playing golf in bad weather.

You’ll be in the locker room, or perhaps even in your house the night before, checking the weather forecast and dreading heading out on the golf course, all because of terrible conditions.

Your playing partners are already complaining about their day being ruined before a ball has even been struck as they furiously refresh their radar app.

Before you’ve even got to the tee, you’ve given up on the possibility of a successful day on the course.

But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Just take a leaf out of Georgia Hall’s book.

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While bad weather might mean the prospect of shooting the course record is out of the window, it can be a great opportunity to test yourself and, with the right mental attitude, potentially get one up on your opponents.

Hall was asked about the prospect of playing in some horrific conditions at the ISPS Handa Scottish Open, and her answer was certainly refreshing.

“I can’t wait,” said the 28-year-old, on the prospect of teeing it up on the Thursday at Dundonald Links.

“I’m really looking forward to it, actually, because we don’t get to play in weather like that, especially on the LPGA. I think it represents Great Britain very nicely.”

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Of course, you might think that since Hall has grown up in the UK, she’s used to the worst of the weather. While that’s true, she says that you’re never really going to get fully used to playing in the worst of the conditions.

“Not a lot of players are used to it. I mean, I wouldn’t even say I’m used to it, but I actually enjoy the challenge. It’s kind of real golf, real tough golf.

“I think I’ve always been that way but also got better throughout the years because I realised how less we actually play in that type of weather, and I just really look forward to playing on links golf in general.”

Sure, you might be a fair weather golfer, and that’s fine. If you only want to play when the sun is shining then you won’t be alone.

But, if you’re a golfer who plays competitively, then you’re going to need to play in some poor conditions at some point. When you do, going out with a positive attitude is a great start.

Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.

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