For cold-weather golfers: Do you play better after a few months off?

Question

For some reason, I always seem to play better after a few months off. By the time the end of the season rolls around (which is usually October or November for me in Michigan), I'm exhausted physically because I try to golf at least once a week. I usually try to have at least 3 days rest between rounds.

I benefit from the time off, and play like the "offseason" never even happened. I seem to play as good as the previous season, getting better as the new season goes.

Answer 1

get yourself a simulator and play year round

Answer 2

Some old habits and muscle memories disapear during the break. I only need a few holes. Having 'used to be' good, I lose interest early in rounds these days.

Answer 3

When I played a lot, a few months off did seem to help.

Answer 4

I'm always working on some part of my game year round to stay active.  I do a lot of short game work in the cold weather months.  I normally play once a week for the most part.  Sometimes I get the chance to play more often.

Answer 5

Almost always. The winter months are especially good for watcging the golf channel and the PGA pro's swing correctly and help us play well. I've just returned from a week in FL and shot 79/76/80 and I'm a 6. Always helps.

Answer 6

No, I lose my tempo after not practicing for a week. So no, I hate a few months off.