| The weight of a golf ball, according to the rules of | | | | your ball away from the wind and expect it to |
| golf, must not over 1.620 ounces or 45.93 grams. | | | | hook back. |
| So golf balls are easy to swerved off the | | | | Widen your stance |
| trajectory for the wind. So golfing in a windstorm | | | | This will lower your center of gravity and help |
| usually is discouraged. But there are some | | | | you keep your balance in the wind. It makes your |
| beautiful days where you'll want to be out on the | | | | swing shorter but more controlled. |
| golf course that are nonetheless quite breezy. Try | | | | Realize the wind will effect distance |
| not to worry too much about your score | | | | If you're swinging into the wind, the ball's flight will |
| (remember, windy conditions affect all players, | | | | naturally be shorter. If the wind is behind you, the |
| including your opponents). There are however | | | | ball will go farther. Adjust your strategy |
| some tips for golfing in the wind that can help you | | | | accordingly. |
| keep your game under control: | | | | Tips and Warnings: |
| Choke down on your wholesale golf clubs | | | | *As a general rule, for every 10 mph of wind, |
| Instead of putting your left hand (for righties) at | | | | change one full club. If hitting into the wind, you |
| the end of the grip, drop that hand down about | | | | would need a five iron instead of the normal six |
| an inch. The ball might not go as far, but you'll | | | | iron in a 10 mph wind. Use a four iron instead of |
| have more control over your club. | | | | the six iron for a 20 mph wind. golf irons |
| Make use of the wind | | | | *With the wind at your back, try gripping down 1 |
| The wind can actually help the flight of your ball, if | | | | 2 inch or more on your normal club choice instead |
| you get a feel for how to use it to your | | | | of changing clubs. |
| advantage. If you fight it, you'll just get frustrated. | | | | *Practice the knockdown shot on the driving |
| Aim your ball slightly into the wind and let the | | | | range if you live in a windy area.golf drivers |
| wind push it back as it lands. Don't try to aim | | | | at golfwholesaleseller. |