General Ice golfer scores the wrong kind of hole in one By Cottage Life Published: December 20, 2016 Updated: March 6, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Photo by Zurijeta/Shutterstock As lovers of both water and winter, we spend a lot of time researching and writing about how to tell if a frozen lake is safe to walk on. The standard advice is simple: make sure ice is at least 20 centimetres thick, look for a clear blue colour, and avoid ice that has flowing water nearby. After watching the above video, perhaps we should add that chipping away at a frozen lake with a golf club is a surefire way to test not only the ice, but the water temperature beneath. Related Story Can you guess which of these ice safety ‘tips’ are actually myths? Related Story Video shows teen’s rescue after falling through ice into the Rideau River Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico