| Playing Golf in windy conditions is always challenging. | | | | to take a couple of things into consideration. If your |
| There are many factors you have to take into | | | | natural golf shot tends to fade or draw, then the |
| consideration. One of the keys to playing in the wind | | | | crosswind will either exaggerate it or eliminate it |
| is keeping the ball low to limit the affect the wind will | | | | depending on the type of crosswind you are playing |
| have on the ball. | | | | on that hole. Another thing to consider is whether it |
| - When teeing off, tee your ball up a little lower to | | | | is a complete crosswind or if it is a combination of |
| drive it through the wind and focus on making solid | | | | crosswind and either headwind or tailwind. |
| contact. | | | | - One more thing you need to take into consideration |
| - When playing shots from the fairway or rough be | | | | is, wind can and will affect the way your golf ball rolls |
| sure to move the ball back a little in your stance. | | | | on the greens. Depending on the strength and |
| Also, widen your stance slightly for more stability. A | | | | direction of the wind will make a difference. |
| wider stance shortens your backswing and your | | | | There is no exact science to making adjustments |
| follow through should be lower and less pronounced. | | | | when playing the wind. Be prepared to make |
| This should cause the balls flight to be lower. | | | | adjustments as you get a feel for how the wind is |
| - When playing into a headwind you will get less | | | | affecting your shots. Your short game will be very |
| distance and playing with a tailwind your golf ball will | | | | important to you when playing in winding conditions. |
| travel further. Playing into a headwind or with a | | | | Golf has always been a passion for me. I have spent |
| tailwind is easier to adjust to than playing a | | | | many years studying the game, honing my skills, |
| crosswind. | | | | playing golf competitively and just plain enjoying the |
| - Playing into a headwind will require you to play more | | | | time outside. I have found that while being out on |
| club and will be a judgment call based on the amount | | | | the course I have been able to observe others and |
| of wind you have encountered. I like to factor in | | | | offer suggests that quickly improve their |
| adding one club for every 5 miles per hour of wind. | | | | performance. |
| - Playing shots with a tailwind will cause the golf ball | | | | Helping others with the little things in life are always a |
| to travel further. I will take one less club for every 5 | | | | joy. It makes my day when I can help someone else |
| miles per hour the wind is blowing. | | | | with their journey in life and on the golf course. |
| - Playing a crosswind is more difficult and you have | | | | |