Rebecca Cox lines up a putt during the 2019 Jonesboro Open, which treated players to unexpected snow. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen / DGPT

Winter is coming and, for some parts of the country, has already arrived.

But that can't stop the disc golf, right?

As we head into the colder months, we asked our Facebook followers a simple question this past week: What is your advice for playing in the cold and wintry months?

The responses and tips were fantastic.

(Yes, Florida people, we understand that the weather is perfect there.)

So when you feel the itch to play but the weather is snowy, icy and cold, check out these tips to help stay warm on the course:

"I always wear a hooded sweatshirt with a pocket in the front. Flipping the hood on and off is better than a hat for me. I only wear a glove on my left hand. I’ve lost too many right ones. I always have a hand warmer or small towel in the pocket of my sweatshirt, just grabbing the towel and moving it around keeps my fingers warm. If the snow is deep, I use carpenters chalk on my disc so I can see where my disc hit the snow. Have a winter bag of discs, save your favorites for other times of the year," - Tom M.

"Snowy weather is warmer than no precipitation in Wisconsin during the winter months... enjoy the big flakes while tossing the disc... bright color discs/discs you’re ok losing is advisable... great time to practice stand still approaches and stand still tee-shots!" - Christopher H.

"My advice is move somewhere warm." - Mitchell K.

"If you’re playing a tournament in the snow, bring extra socks and a change of footwear if you have it. At the very least the socks." - Ryan V.

"Tape on Streamers (like the ribbon for wrapping gifts). Make sure its long enough (3’+) to make it easier to find discs in powder type snow, as they can hit the ground and then slide under the snow a few feet. I also used to have a winter only bag, most medium soft vibram disc and gstar type plastics for the most part. In Vermont, we’d play even in -30 weather. Ice bowls doubles are fun." - Nick O.

"Layer. Bring a ziploc bag for your phone. Throw bright yellow, orange, and pink discs. Bring chalk. Use dx or kc pro. Bring extra towels. Hand warmers are useful. All that...or just move to Texas." - Thomas M.

"Put your C.E. away until it warms up!" - Guy B.

"We play all winter up here in northern Minnesota, even if it’s -20 degrees out! 1. Leave your discs in the cold before playing. If your discs are at all warm the snow will melt making you have to wipe them constantly. If they are cold, the snow falls right off. 2. Use bright or dark colors, no neutrals. 3. Keep an eye on the general area your disc lands. When walking up to it go slow and look for slices or skids in the snow where it entered. 4. Hand warmers and mittens are your best friends." - Wade V.

"Always get your discs outside long before you play. If the discs are pre frozen, snow doesn’t stick to them. If they are warm, getting snow and the inevitable ice off of them becomes more difficult." - Ron P.

"Prepare for the conditions as well as possible, and lower your scoring expectations, but still try to throw your best." - Mark S.

"Layers and beer... mostly beer." - Sean C.

"Prepare for the conditions as well as possible, and lower your scoring expectations, but still try to throw your best." - Mike G.

"Don't." - Justin W.

There you have it, advice from those that have battled the elements to play the sports we all love.

Remember to stay safe, have fun and enjoy the round as much as possible (and try to picture palm trees)!

Philo Brathwaite tees off during the 2020 Samui Swine Classic. Photos: Alyssa Van Lanen / PDGA

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