‘Round in Strong Winds’... "Just Keep This in Mind"

Re-measuring Distances by Club at Practice Range
Hold a Long Club and Use a 3/4 'Concise Swing'
Bump and Run and Knock Down Shots Are 'Best'

Strong winds are unwelcome. They are an 'uninvited guest' for golfers. Golf is a sport that goes hand in hand with nature. You cannot ignore the wind while playing. This year, the wind has been particularly strong. Here is the know-how to manage your score even in strong winds.

There are things in golf that cannot be controlled. One of them is the weather. There is no need to complain or overreact to bad weather. Accept the current situation as it is. You can take your shots in a much more relaxed state. When the wind blows, always visit the practice range. Re-measure the distances for each club through practice. Generally, in strong winds, you aim with clubs that are two clubs longer than those you usually choose.

When strong winds blow, you need to take shots that suit the current environment.

When you do a full swing, the ball flies high. A high trajectory is more affected by the wind. Hold a longer club than usual and make a three-quarter swing. The smaller the swing, the less speed and spin the ball has. This creates a low-trajectory shot.

Strong winds also affect the short game. Instead of a high pitch shot, use a low chip shot like bump and run. Choosing this shot allows better control of the ball. You can avoid the wind and get the ball closer to the pin.

In strong winds, use a knockdown shot. It is a technique that is less affected by the wind and sends the ball straight. The ball position is more to the right than usual. Tilt your weight and upper body slightly toward the target. When swinging, put your weight on the front foot. Keep the backswing and follow-through short.

For fairway woods, use those with lower lofts. Woods with higher lofts have higher trajectories. The same applies to utilities and irons. Lower lofts are necessary to achieve the desired distance with a low-trajectory shot. Extra roll after landing is a bonus.

The green is also a place greatly affected by the wind. After clearly checking the wind direction, make your putting stroke. When facing headwinds, strike the ball harder than usual; when there is a tailwind, aim for the hole more softly. Wind affects all golfers. Using the wind with a positive mindset can help you record better scores.

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