For the second week running I've played in a howling wind. For the second week running the wind won ðŸ˜. Other than the usual 'play the ball back in your stance', which doesn't seem to work for me, what do people do that works in windy conditions?
Playing in the wind
- Thread starter Lord Tyrion
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If you see it as a 1 club wind, play it as a 2 or 3 and hit it softer. The harder you hit it, the more spin, inc side spin, you put on it. The more spin, the more it balloons. Hit it soft with less spin.
What about a 3 club wind 😱? Hit softer then. Do you swing slower or go shorter backswing or both?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
If it's a 3 club wind into the wind then it won't be a 3 club wind downwind..about half as much effect on the ball.
Backache
Assistant Pro
I certainly don't claim to be any expert but I do play a fair bit in windy conditions.
For me , the main thing is to do is to recognise it is tough for everyone and a good score in the wind is not the same as a c good score in calm conditions and recognise I will drop shots.
I dont try and posttion the ball any differently or play too much differently but think hit the ball solid rather than hit it long and play more shot s low to the ground and concentrate on taking a solid stance when putting.
For me , the main thing is to do is to recognise it is tough for everyone and a good score in the wind is not the same as a c good score in calm conditions and recognise I will drop shots.
I dont try and posttion the ball any differently or play too much differently but think hit the ball solid rather than hit it long and play more shot s low to the ground and concentrate on taking a solid stance when putting.
3/4 swing. And hit softer in any wind. If its a 3 club wind, play it as a 4 club wind.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
For me it’s always about committing to the club you’ve picked. If it an 8i usually and you pick a 7i, hit the bloody thing!
The amount of time I club up only to fail to commit to it and come up short.
The amount of time I club up only to fail to commit to it and come up short.
D
Deleted member 3432
Guest
This, and accept you will miss greens so a premium is placed on chipping and putting in windy conditions.
Factor in the wind when putting, especially side wind.
Can be great fun up to about a 5 club wind.
I remember playing a 5 iron to your par 3 8th(?). It was about 130yds, 9 iron distance for me, and I hit a 5 about 180. It still only made the front edge at about 115yds. Some wind!
CliveW
Tour Winner
"In the breeze, swing with ease."
D
Deleted member 3432
Guest
The 9th.
Its a great test of your swing and bottle standing on that tee in a strong wind!
Hit an 18 degree utility off that tee once never to be seen again.....
Yant
Head Pro
I love playing in the wind. It’s so challenging.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Exactly, a day to be creative. Our course is on the Surrey downs, give me 40/50mph gusts with no rain and I’ll be playing 36 holes!
Tiger man
Challenge Tour Pro
Club up and swing easy, don't let ego stop you hitting a 5 iron 140 when your mates are all coming up 20 short hitting 7 and 8's.
bobmac
Major Champion
I agree with most of all that ^.
I would add........ grip down on the club, try and keep your chest over the ball and lean into it slightly.
In other words, imagine what you would do to hit the ball high and do the opposite.
I would add........ grip down on the club, try and keep your chest over the ball and lean into it slightly.
In other words, imagine what you would do to hit the ball high and do the opposite.
I took driver into a par 3, 130yds, yesterday. Headwind not tailwind 😄. I have no ego in terms of what club to take, that ship sailed a long time ago.
I just need to hit the ball lower, cleaner and without any side spin. I'm not wanting much 😂
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
In to the wind I tend to hit many more 'punched' shots with up to 3 clubs more to keep the ball low
Its a bit like throwing a ball, if you want it to go along the ground you release it quickly form you hands if you to to throw it high in to the air you wait until your palm is pointing skyward.
Down wind with very strong winds a ball thrown high in to sky to get benefit from wind assistance will sometimes get the opposite effect as the wind blows the ball downwards rather than forwards but it is difficult to play for this.
Its a bit like throwing a ball, if you want it to go along the ground you release it quickly form you hands if you to to throw it high in to the air you wait until your palm is pointing skyward.
Down wind with very strong winds a ball thrown high in to sky to get benefit from wind assistance will sometimes get the opposite effect as the wind blows the ball downwards rather than forwards but it is difficult to play for this.
Depreston
Club Champion
Played the other night 20mph wind off the right with the river running along the right hand side (5th hole at Chester le street)
I’m fairly sure I could have hit 20 balls off the tee and everyone would have ended up in that bloody river
take more club and swing easy. Also try and use it, into will help stop the ball with chips and pitches.
i always enjoy playing in the wind, don't fight it
i always enjoy playing in the wind, don't fight it
ManinBlack
Tour Winner
Was it windy yesterday? I hadn't noticed.
