6 Tips for Playing Better Golf in Windy Conditions

PGA Teacher of the Year Adam Bazalgette shares six practical strategies for playing effective golf in windy conditions. Learn how to flight your shots low by playing the ball back and taking extra clubs, manage crosswinds and downwind rollout, and adopt conservative targeting to lower your scores.

• Flight the ball lower into the wind by placing it back in your stance, leaning forward at impact, and using a short hold-off finish.
• Take 2 to 3 extra clubs and swing smoothly to reduce spin and keep the ball from ballooning.
• Account for extra side bounce and rollout in crosswinds and downwind conditions.
• Aim for conservative targets away from major hazards, accepting pars and bogeys while avoiding big numbers.
• Lower your expectations and stay patient, recognizing that wind affects everyone on the course.

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