Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Weather and Distance

Man...it was H O T today on that lesson tee. I'm sure that the temperature was over 100* and that has an affect on you the golfer (you have to stay hydrated) and the golf ball too.

Do you take into consideration what the weather does to the golf ball? It could make the difference of being on the green or being in the drink...again.

Often times, golfers think that warmer weather means longer driving distances, however, truly the hot weather, combined with humidity, can cost you several yards of carry and therefore, hitting that green as you had planned.

As annoying as that can be, cold weather, which we had just last week, can affect the ball flight even more.

Cold air is thicker than hot air, so it puts more drag on the ball and reduces distance. Distance is optimized when the air is thin (at higher elevations), there is low humidity and the temperature is above 75 degrees.

When that cold air is in residency you are better served to play with a golf ball that has a lower compression. It will fly off the face more readily and will not feel like a rock when struck.

Stay cool...This season take one more club when the three H's are around (Hazy, Hot, Humid) and be smooth with that swing.

See you on the green!

Keep Swinging!

Jane

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