Why do you get outdriven on the first hole – especially when autumn arrives?

One of the classic problems on the golf course is that the round starts in the worst possible way — you go out of bounds on the very first hole.

It’s something most golfers have experienced, and now that autumn is here it becomes even more common. But what’s really going on, and what can you do to avoid falling into the same trap over and over again?

In our latest video, we tackle exactly this question and explain why the first tee shot often becomes a problem, how cold weather conditions affect it, and what you can do to get a better start to your round.

As the temperature drops, the body gets stiffer, your swing loses flow, and precision declines. At the same time, the colder air affects ball flight —

the ball travels shorter and mishits are amplified. Add first-tee nerves and the expectations for a good round, and you have a combination that makes the risk of going out of bounds significantly higher.

In the video, we show the differences between summer and autumn conditions and explain why they have such a big impact on that very first shot.

We also discuss how you as a golfer can think differently — both technically and mentally — to give yourself a more secure start.

Do you also want to develop your game and get help building a bag that truly works year-round?

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