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UNITED STATES – JANUARY 14: Early morning scenic of the 17th hole along the beach during the third round of the Sony Open, January 14, 2006, held at Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA) US PGA TOUR It’s that time of year when for golfers in the northern half of the country, outdoor golf begins to fade into the rearview mirror. The days get shorter, temperatures drop, and professional golf tours retreat south in search of sunshine and warmer weather. That can mean only one thing: winter is coming. For many of us, we are left dreaming of warmer temperatures. TV’s show professional golfers enjoying warm weather, lush green fairways with bright white bunkers while palm trees sway in the background. Envy begins to creep in as thoughts of how to survive another winter start swirling. However, winter doesn’t have to mean packing your clubs away until spring. Whether you’re working to maintain your handicap, searching for ways to practice indoors, or planning a warm-weather golf trip, there are a number of ways to stay engaged with the game throughout the winter off-season. As cold envelops much of the northern US, outdoor golf becomes harder to play consistently. Shorter days, frozen turf, and snow all contribute to fewer playable rounds. While some dedicated few will still brave the elements, the seasonal shift affects more than just comfort. It also affects the official handicap. Handicap Seasons The United States Golf Association (USGA) maintains a detailed handicap season schedule for each state. For many southern US states, the handicap season remains active year-round thanks to consistently playable conditions. However, for many northern US states, the active handicap season runs from March 1 or April 1 to the end of October or middle of November. For those lucky enough to…

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