When the wind picks up, don’t swing harder. Swing smarter. 💨⛳️

In this video, Scratch Golf Academy explains how to hit effective golf shots into the wind without swinging harder. By taking an extra club, positioning the ball slightly back in the stance, and making a smooth swing, golfers can decrease backspin and keep ball trajectory low for predictable distance control.

• Avoid swinging harder into the wind, as extra swing speed generates backspin that balloons the ball upward.
• Take an extra club so you can take a smooth, easy swing rather than forcing the shot.
• Position the ball slightly back in your stance to keep the trajectory lower into the wind.

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