How much less distance when its miserable weather?

[Mattie]

Hi All

I usually hit my 5 iron about 195 on a good hit but yesterday it was a little bit wet and a few
spots of rain I was struggling to hit 165

Does a nice clear day really make 30 yds difference???
Mattie

 

[SGC001]

Depends whether you are talking carry or carry and roll. Wet soft ground can really affect roll.

Roughly speaking the difference between 0 degrees and 20 degrees is 10% of carry distance. Humidity wind rain etc can also effect results.

Edit: It can affect you too not just the ball in the air. So if you're not warmed up, a little stiff, wrapped it can have more of an effect.

 

[Mattie]

I suppose I hit the ball reasonably well so it must be weather affected, I hope anyway.
Thanks

 

[duncan mackie]

Does a nice clear day really make 30 yds difference???
Mattie

not to someone who can hit a 5 iron that distance - unless the former is with wind behind and the latter is straight into it!