Questionary » Wind Conditions

Chris,
Any tips on how to play in wind? Hitting in to the wind as well as hitting with a tail wind. I especially struggle gauging distance then hitting in to the wind (the wind in my face).

Thanks in advance!

Assumtion: Ball-position is at the same elevation as the target. Independent of the club at a full thit the ball will fly for about 3 secs wheroff the wind takes effect during about 2 seconds.
Conclusion: Therefore the balls target is moved about 2 times the windspeed in the direction of the wind.

Headwind: go for length + 2x windspeed, example target at 137m wind 5m/s -> play 147m.
Tailwind: go for length -2x windspeed, example target 173m wind 3m/s -> play 167m.

Higher/Lower Target: reduce / add 1 windspeed per 10m elevation.
Example, target 134m 20m lower, wind 4m/s head -> play 132m (130-14(lower) + 3x4(wind)=128)

That's the theory as long as you don't use any skill (pitch, low, etc.). :=)