Reasons you should look forward to a few months away from golf in the winter.

1. You can go up to 4 months without a 3 putt.

2. All your countless practice swings in the family room are "perfect shots".

3. By the end of the winter both of your hands return to the same color.

4. Shoveling snow keeps you in practice for raking bunkers.

5. After a Winter of being underfoot and watching the golf channel 24/7, by Spring your spouse may actually encourage you to get out of the house and go play golf.

6. You get to see what goes on at work on Friday afternoons.

7. You can get reacquainted with your family.