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‘Awful’: Hours Before the 105th PGA Championship, Extreme and Unusual Conditions Trigger Mixed Reactions From the Golf Community

Published 05/17/2023, 3:00 PM EDT

In the world of sports, few things are as unpredictable and influential as the weather. From rain-soaked football fields to wind-swept tennis courts, the elements have a remarkable ability to shape the outcome of a game. And nowhere is this more evident than in the game of golf.

A sport that requires precision, focus, and a delicate touch, golf is uniquely susceptible to the whims of Mother nature. From gusty winds that can send a well-struck ball off course to rain-soaked fairways that demand a strategic change in approach, weather can turn a serene round of golf into a thrilling battle against the elements.

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In a surprising turn of events, Monday Q Info took to Twitter to share some unconventional golf advice: “Put a winter hat over your regular hat, put the rain pants on, get some cart mitts and go play golf. All of us who played high school golf in the Midwest would have been ecstatic with 51 and no rain.”

Put a winter hat over your regular hat, put the rain pants on, get some cart mitts and go play golf. All of us who played high school golf in the Midwest would have been ecstatic with 51 and no rain. https://t.co/zKORLmn1uL
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) May 17, 2023

This tweet not only sparked nostalgia but also ignited a flurry of fan reactions, showcasing the unique experiences and perspectives of golfers from different regions.

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One fan from upstate New York expressed their readiness to embrace the current conditions:

As an upstate NY-er, it’s not the temperamental spring that’s an issue. It’s the winters. I’d play in this right now and it’s 36° where I am. Buck up, pros.
— Hennie Bogan (@HennieBogan) May 17, 2023

Others echoed similar sentiments, noting that 51 degrees with no rain would be considered excellent golf weather in their respective locations:

“It wouldn’t be so bad without the wind.”
The slogan of the Midwest in Spring.
— Aaron Luneke (@TwoHeartedLoon) May 17, 2023

However, not everyone shared the same enthusiasm. One fan humorously implies that golfers accustomed to warmer climates may struggle with colder conditions:

As someone that grew up in Northern New England with a 5 month golf season – if we were lucky – we prayed for 50* days.
Living in Jupiter makes these guys soft soft soft.
— Phil (@PMT703) May 17, 2023

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The tweet triggered fond memories for those who had experienced challenging spring sports seasons in the Northeast.

Brings me back to when I played High School spring sports in the northeast! You are so ready to have baseball or golf practice not in a gym that 51 feels like 71!
— Robert Charles (@bobchuck78) May 17, 2023

3/4 of the country lives like this. Make these Jupiter boys play this in March
— Terpabilly880 (@terpabilly880) May 17, 2023

Awful
— Sam Lavelle (@sam_lavelle) May 17, 2023

This sentiment was further reinforced by a fan.

Rule in high school golf up here in Rochester was if it hit 45 at any point during the day, we were playing 🤣
— Rich Hinman (@RichHinman) May 17, 2023

While some fans relished the opportunity to play in such weather, others couldn’t help but inject humor into the situation.

Could have been snow.
— GOLFNUT (@golfingforfun) May 17, 2023

On my way there – packed one of each layer I own+!
— joann (@joannlanderson) May 17, 2023

Another fan, reveling in the unique circumstances:

sign me up for this all day. would be a privilege
— Caddie Pod 🐛 (@CaddiePod) May 17, 2023

Even down in Kansas I think I played my last HS regional on a day that was about 50 degrees (by the end of the round) and raining 😅. Midwest golfers are built different.
— Frances (@Frantastic_12) May 17, 2023

The PGA does it again. Let’s have majors in mid May 🥶 so we can make the Fed ex championship more important . Bunch of ding dongs
— awilkie@thetuliptree.com (@crystalriver100) May 17, 2023

While I totally agree, PGA of A can pick virtually any site and any date and this is what they came up with.
— Ben (@fenbetters) May 17, 2023

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I cannot stress how much I am loving this.
— Clean Observer (@Hammbear2024) May 17, 2023

The range of reactions showcased the diversity of experiences and preferences within the golfing community. It became evident that weather conditions play a significant role in shaping the perception of what constitutes ideal golfing weather, with memories and regional differences influencing individual perspectives.

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Sakshi is a golf author at EssentiallySports. Writing and golf are her two biggest passions, and making a career out of the two combined is a dream come true. Tiger Woods has been her gateway into the sport right from her childhood.

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Manaal Siddiqui

‘Awful’: Hours Before the 105th PGA Championship, Extreme and Unusual Conditions Trigger Mixed Reactions From the Golf Community

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