Can't agree more with Greg, South Africa is great for golf at this time of year and flights are getting cheeper.

On the otherhand, just finished waxing the snowboard but, here in Germany, it is too cold even for skiing. Last weekend was -19C and 40kmh wind.

You are likely to damage yourself playing with cold muscles in the cold. If you have to play, you might want to consider skiing underclothes. Even if the head isn't cold, prevents 45% of heat loss. You can also get microwave handwarmers from the skishop. They have gel inside which you microwave and then either put them in your gloves or simply hold them. They give off heat for a few hours.

In the meantime, I'm trying to work out how to fix the driving net or at least a putting area in the cellar (the girlfreind doesn't allow golf in the house).