Some of you are staring at brown Bermuda.

Some of you are staring at mud.

And some of you are still staring at skis.

But here’s the truth:
When your course opens, it won’t be summer conditions.

It’ll be tight.
Or soggy.
Or both.

If you wait until April to adjust, you’re already behind.

Here’s how I’m thinking about it.

🌱 Dormant Bermuda = Zero Forgiveness

When Bermuda goes dormant, it doesn’t cushion mistakes.

It exposes them.

The ball sits tight.
There’s no bounce under it.
If your low point drifts even a little, you’ll know.

So right now, I’m working on:

• Low point control (small divots, ball-first contact)

• 50–80 yard shots with controlled length

• Quiet hands through impact

No “helping” it up.
No scooping.

Just clean strike. Let the loft do the work.

💧 Snow Melt = Dig City

When snow melts, the ground gets heavy.

If you try to pick it clean, you’re in trouble.

Soft turf grabs the leading edge.
That’s when chunks show up.

Instead, I’m focused on:

• Letting the sole work

• Feeling the bounce engage

• Matching swing length to carry distance

Early spring isn’t about firing at tucked pins.
It’s about controlling strike and taking spin you can predict.

❄️ Still Winter Where You Are?

You don’t need perfect turf to prep.

Ten minutes in the garage with foam balls.
Short swings on a mat.
Distance calibration with partial wedges.

What I’m doing right now:

• Clock-face wedge system reps

• Landing spot drills

• Tempo work (same rhythm, different swing length)

When the thaw hits, I want the feels locked in.

Here’s the Big Shift

Early season golf rewards discipline.

Cold air = less carry.
Dormant turf = more rollout.
Soft greens = less bounce.

You can’t play July golf in March.

Take one more club.
Aim middle of the green.
Play below the hole.

That’s how you score while everyone else complains about conditions.

The Bottom Line

Your course will transition.

So should you.

Don’t wait for perfect turf to get sharp inside 100 yards.

When the grass turns green, you should already be dialed.

See you inside the scoring zone.

- Cody