Most golfers put their clubs in the garage around Thanksgiving and don’t think about them again until the first warm Saturday in March. Then they spend April wondering why the swing feels foreign and the first few rounds go sideways.
The golfers who lower their scores every year tend to do the opposite. They treat winter as the time to work on the game, because there’s no scorecard to protect and no group waiting on the next tee.
Why Winter Is the Best Time to Practice
A swing change takes time to stick. During the season, most people hesitate to rebuild something that might cost them strokes in the middle of a round. In the off-season, that pressure disappears. You can work on a new grip, a smoother tempo, or a better weight shift and let it settle in over a few months instead of a few frustrating weekends.
Winter practice also tends to be more honest. With nothing on the line, you can spend an hour on the shots you usually avoid, like the 60-yard pitch or the downhill putt that always seems to leave you short.
A Practice Facility Built for More Than the Driver
Good practice needs a good place to do it. Our multi-level targeted driving range gives you something specific to aim at, which makes it easier to work on distance control and ball flight instead of just hitting balls. The 8,500 square foot putting green gives you plenty of room to build a reliable stroke, and the short game practice area is where the real strokes get saved. Chipping, pitching, and bunker play make up a big share of every round, and winter is a great time to give them the attention they rarely get in July.
Missouri winters also hand us the occasional 55-degree afternoon, and those days are too good to waste on the couch. Bundle up, grab a bucket, and put in an hour.
Give Your Clubs Some Attention Too
The off-season is a smart time to check on your equipment. Worn grips and a loose clubhead show up on the course at the worst moments, and the Pro Shop, which is open to the public, offers on-site club repair. Dropping your bag off in November means it’s ready well before opening weekend, without the spring rush.
Show Up in Spring Already Ready
Think about the difference between two golfers on opening weekend. One hasn’t touched a club since October and is hoping muscle memory kicks in. The other has spent the winter on short game sessions, putting drills, and a routine that actually works. The second golfer isn’t just playing better. They’re enjoying it more, which is the whole point.
Get Started This Month
The Pro Shop is open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Call (417) 624-1611 to ask about practice facility access and club repair. And if you’re ready to take your golf more seriously in the new year, take a look at membership at Twin Hills or call the club at (417) 623-4112. The range, the greens, and the course will be waiting, and spring will be here before you know it.