Tip From the Archives

Wind on the Green

Problem

It is windy on the green but not windy where you are standing.

Cure

Plan on the ball to fly through the air pretty much the way it normally does from this distance. However, wind can have a significant effect on the ball when it rolls on the green. If you are making a short shot, you will be using a higher trajectory and it will increase the odds that the wind will alter the ball flight.

Therapy

Instead of focusing on the yardage from the pin, you also need to consider the yardage of the front of the green and the back of it. Now watch to see which way the flag is blowing. If the flag is blowing towards you, it would be wise to use the club that would normally allow you to reach the back of the green. If it is blowing away from you, use the club that will allow you to reach the front of the green. This will allow the ball to roll to the hole. Remember, once you have selected the club for this shot, commit yourself to it and believe you made the correct decision.

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Trent | 4 years ago, mid-November

I am a newer player and I have just started diving into these tips and they are very helpful. I am playing 2-rounds a week and wind is something I am struggling with and expecially 200 yards out when I am trying to hit the green. On those long par 5s I have really been working on trying to get on the green in 2 but it does not work out as often as I would like it too.



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