Asaduzzaman Rasel
If you have ever played a round near the ocean, you know the wind can be a constant companion. The simple answer: coastal golf courses sit on land that heats up faster than the ocean. This temperature difference creates a daily onshore breeze. And because most links-style courses have few trees or buildings, that breeze … Read more
I’ve been through more umbrellas than I care to admit. Cheap ones that turned inside out on the first breezy hole. Compact ones that barely kept my bag dry. Fancy ones that looked great but snapped after a month. So when I came across the Gonex 62/68/72/80 Inch Golf Umbrella, Auto Open, Windproof, UV Protection, … Read more
When I first came across the Weatherman Premium Long Stick Windproof Large Umbrellas for Rain (Sage), I’ll admit I was skeptical. Another pricey umbrella claiming to solve the age-old problem of flipping inside out on a windy sidewalk? I’d been burned before. But after carrying this thing through weeks of commutes, storms, and everyday wear, … Read more
You walk off the 18th green with a 74. In high school, that is a win. Your coach pats you on the back. Your teammates want to grab food. Now imagine that same score. You are a college freshman. The coach does not say a word. He is looking at your stat sheet. Three bogeys … Read more
If you have ever booked a tee time in Florida during January, you already know the sting. A round that costs $25 in July suddenly jumps to $85 or more. It feels like a cash grab. But there is more going on than simple greed. Florida golf courses are more expensive in winter because of … Read more
If you are trying to decide between winter golf in northern Florida and southern Florida, you are not alone. Every year, thousands of golfers from colder states look at the map of Florida and assume the whole state offers the same sunny, shirt-sleeve winter golf they see in commercials. The reality is far more complicated. … Read more
Open the umbrella fully after every use. Invert it so the handle points up and the canopy tip points down. Place it in front of a fan or near a dehumidifier for 12 to 24 hours. Never collapse a golf umbrella that still feels cool or damp to the touch. That coolness means hidden moisture, … Read more
You pull out your golf umbrella on a rainy round, and as you open it, you hear that awful ripping sound. A seam has split. Maybe it happened after a gust of wind, or maybe it just gave way on first use. Either way, you want to know why this happened and whether you can … Read more
Does a golf umbrella block UV rays? Yes, but only if it’s built to do so. A standard golf umbrella made for rain gives you shade, but shade alone doesn’t stop ultraviolet radiation from reaching your skin. The fabric, the coating, and even the canopy design all determine whether your umbrella actually protects you from the … Read more
After years of caddying and playing in every kind of weather, I learned the hard way that holding a big golf umbrella with one hand isn’t about brute strength. It’s about leverage and where you place your grip. Here’s the move that changed everything for me: instead of wrapping your whole hand around the handle … Read more