Are You Playing Enough for the Wind?

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When watching the PGA Tour this week, pay careful attention to an often overlooked step in the shot selection process.  The players often rip a few blades of grass out of the ground and throw them up in the air to see how fast the wind is and what direction it is moving.  The wind can be a hidden adversary and is often mis-played by amateurs.  TrackMan has done a study on the effects of “headwind” (hurting) and “tailwind” (helping) and the results are incredible.  To summarize, a 20mph headwind takes 39 yards off of the carry distance of a 6 iron and the same 20 mph of tailwind adds only 23 yards of carry distance with the same 6 iron.  So 20mph of wind does not have the same effect in different directions, it is about a two club difference with tailwind and an incredible 4 club difference into the headwind.  This explains why most amateurs do not adjust accordingly when facing a shot into a strong headwind, coming up well short of the green.  Factors like this are why it is so important to be playing golf on the golf course and not golf swing.

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    This article offers such valuable insights into wind’s impact on golf—truly eye-opening! I never realized the difference between headwind and tailwind could be so drastic. As an amateur, I’ve definitely underestimated the wind’s effect and come up short. Your breakdown makes me rethink my entire approach to club selection. Thanks for sharing these practical tips—I’ll be paying closer attention to those grass tosses next time!

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    “Great read! I’ve always admired how pros instinctively account for the wind, something I’ve overlooked too often on the course. Your point about the drastic club difference in headwinds really hit home—I’ve definitely come up short more times than I’d like to admit. It’s a small detail, but mastering it could shave real strokes off my game. Thanks for the eye-opener!”

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    “This article offers valuable insights on wind’s impact in golf—a detail many overlook. Your analysis of headwind vs. tailwind effects is particularly eye-opening. As an amateur, I’ve underestimated wind adjustments, but the 4-club difference statistic is a game-changer. Great reminder to factor in conditions more carefully!”

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    This is such an insightful read—really highlights how crucial wind adjustment is in golf! I never realized the impact could vary so much between headwinds and tailwinds. It makes me rethink how I approach shots on windy days, especially since underestimating it seems so common. Thanks for breaking down the science in such a clear way!

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    “Great read on wind’s impact in golf! Most amateurs overlook this subtle yet game-changing factor. Your breakdown of headwind vs. tailwind is spot on—I’ve totally misjudged club selection in heavy winds before. Now I’ll pay way more attention to those grass tosses!”

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