Golf and the Wind - Don't Get Blown Away

Does your golf game get "blown away" when playingand place the ball 4-5 inches back of normal. Bring
in the wind? Recognizing the type of the wind is veryyour hands in front of the ball. This will take some of
important to be able to properly compensate for it.the loft out of the club.
Your drive set up, and fairway set approach are- Knock down shot - Play the ball off of your back
going to be different meaning you have to makefoot and swing easy. This controls the spin of the ball
adjustments. Is it a headwind, crosswind or aand its height.
tailwind? There are different adjustments you must- In a crosswind - This is the most difficult of wind
make for each type. Below is a list my golf buddiesshots. Play the ball low and try curving it into the
and I use to get ready for each shot depending oncrosswind to allow the wind to carry the ball farther.
the type of wind.Aim left if the wind is blowing from left to right. Do
- Check the direction of the wind before every shotthe opposite if the wind is blowing from right to left.
- You want to hit the ball a bit- Tailwind - This is a golfers delight. You can achieve
- Widen your stance for stabilitymore distance even if you duff it. With your fairway
- Club down - if your distance is 160 yards and thereshots, club down because the ball will travel further.
is a headwind, you'll need a 190 yard clubAlso play the fairway with the ball back slightly in
- When driving into a Headwind - open your stance,your stance with your hands forward for best
tee the ball ¼ inches lower and quoting Gregcontrol.
Norman in the 1996 British Open "Swing with easeFollow these few simple Golf Tips, and practice, and
into the Breeze".you will be cutting through the wind like a pro.
- Headwind fairway shots - slightly open your stance