Cold weather affects golf distance, adjustment tips offered
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Colder air and temperature-affected golf balls can significantly reduce distance for players in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. As temperatures drop, golf balls encounter more drag and reduced lift, leading to potential yardage loss. Recommendations include taking extra club, warming balls, and using stretchable apparel to maintain swing performance. This advice is particularly relevant as golfers play their final rounds of the season.
- •Cold air decreases golf ball distance due to increased drag.
- •A three percent yard loss occurs with every 20-degree drop in temperature.
- •Golf balls should be warmed before play for optimal performance.
- •Wearing flexible clothing can help golfers maintain their swing.
- •Players are advised to take more club for full swings.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why cold weather steals your golf distance and what you can do
"Cold air, chilled golf balls and extra layers can cost you yards. Here’s how to adjust your expectations and club selection.
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