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13.04.06 : How to take a shot under very windy conditions?
Rule of thumb: add or subtract one club for each 10 kph of wind. Of course, estimating wind speed can be tricky, but you will find that, with experience, you get better at it!
The ball well centred to play against the wind. In my opinion, an oncoming wind is easier to play: in fact, it’s the wind I prefer, because it allows you to get the ball to stop on the green, or to control it in the case of a drive. Take one, two or even three clubs more if the wind is strong, address the ball on the right foot (thus closing the club face), take a slightly shorter backswing, and have the will need to stop the swing just after the impact. If you are playing an iron, concentrate your weight on your left foot (70% on the left and 30% on the right), trying to transfer as little as possible. To drive, place the ball in the middle of the stance, lower the usual height of the tee by half, and swing normally. The ball will be tenser, it will pitch less far, but, on the other hand, it will roll more. This should allow you to compensate the loss in drive distance because of the oncoming wind.
Playing with the wind behind you is a more delicate matter, because the wind tends to smash the ball into the ground. This explains why a ball played with the wind rolls more. I would therefore suggest choosing one, two or even three clubs less in relation to usual distances. Place the tee ¼ higher than usual (don't hesitate to use long tees); address the ball on the left foot, more so than for a normal drive, and lean more on your right foot (70$ of your weight on the right, and 30% on the left). As a result, your posture will be slightly modified, and your right shoulder lower than it usually is. Swing normally, with the impression that you are whipping the ball. The result: a higher ball, so greater range and less downwards smash from the wind, which reduces roll to a minimum. The wind at your back is a huge advantage when driving, especially as regards distance hit. It can sometimes allow you to increase the distance by over fifty yards.
