TIPS & HINTS
Distance will always play a factor , The shorter the distance the less it matters .
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Ball spin will always play a factor , Backspin will make the ball go higher so the wind will have more effect .
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Golf clubs and Balls will always play a factor , WGT Golf clubs and balls have number values for spin , distance Etc.
Playing the wind
If the wind is straight at you or straight away from you , Add or subtract 1/2 the MPH .
Example
The hole is 165 yards
Head wind of 24 MPH
Add 12 yards to 165 = 177
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If the wind is at a 45 Deg. angle , Add or subtract 25 % of the MPH
Example
The hole is 150 yards
Headwind is 45 Deg. @ 12 MPH
25 % of 12 = 3
Add 3 yards to 150 = 153
Elevation
Every 3 feet of elevation equeals 1 yard in distance
Example
The hole is 150 yards
With a drop in elevation of 30 feet
3 goes into 30 = 10
Subtract 10 from 150 = 140
Example
The hole is 175 yards
With a rise in elevation of 21 feet
3 goes into 21 = 7
Add 7 to 175 = 182
Putting
Putting is an important part of the game ,Also one of the hardest to explain.
If you are on the fringe you can chip , pitch , punch or flop the same as on the fairway .
You can use your wedge on the green if you dont like those long putts - Basically you just double the distance in yards
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Example
If you have 20 yards to the hole
Use your lob wedge and hit it 40 yards
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Note- Wind , Elevation and green speed will come into play