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Golf Potpourri
by
Mac Stevenson
Golfers' Most Fierce Antagonist--Howling Wind
Across the Central Plains and much of the nation, the
weather is struggling to warm up. For several days the sun
shines and temperatures warm and the golf clubs come out of
the closet. And then another cold front sails through,
bringing colder weather and howling winds.
What TV announcers call a treacherous and gusting wind
during PGA tournaments bears no resemblance to the roaring
gales that whip across much of the nation during spring and
early summer.
On TV, the flags wave gently in the breeze; on the Central
Plains, the flags stand straight out and the flag poles
weave drunkenly, bent by the force of the unrelenting wind.
When playing in the wind, most golfers think of two types
of shots: those with the wind at your back, and shots with
the wind in your face.
There are actually four standard wind shots; the two
above-mentioned examples and those played in a
crosswind--left to right and vice versa.
Crosswinds are tricky. Many golfers don't realize that a
crosswind will knock your ball down and cause a loss of
distance similar to a shot directly into the wind. The
effect isn't as extreme, but there's a definite loss of
distance in a crosswind.
Here's the important thing to remember about full shots in
a strong crosswind: Most golfers err by not allowing for
enough drift. If the wind is howling from right to left on
a 150-yard par three, you have to start your shot well to
the right of the green. That's easier said than done, but
you can train yourself to do it.
The low punch shot--usually struck with a five- to
seven-iron--is a great weapon in the wind. You play the
ball well back in your stance, move your hands forward, and
strike down on the ball with an abbreviated backswing and
follow through.
A punch shot is not difficult to master, but it does
require some practice. Contrary to the common concept, a
punch shot can be used with the wind at your back as well
as in your face. And it can be used in a crosswind.
The punch shot produces a low, driving shot that minimizes
the wind's effect.
Winds on the Central Plains in April, May, and June often
gust to 40 or 50 mph. That makes it hard to keep your
balance. Make sure you have your feet firmly planted and
try and keep your swing smooth.
On iron shots into the wind, be sure and use plenty of
club. If it's a shot you would hit with a seven-iron on a
still day, don't be afraid to go down to a four- or
five-iron.
A strong wind will affect your short game as well as the
full shots. It's hard to maintain balance on chips and
putts.
Three- and four-foot putts are particularly treacherous
because it's so hard to stroke the ball. Just remember
that everyone has the same problem; the wind isn't
challenging you alone.
The best way to handle those short putts is to hit them as
quickly as possible without destroying your rhythm and
concentration. You might have to give it a bit of a jab
stroke, but do it quick and you'll make some of 'em.
It does help to widen your stance in the wind, but putting
is such an individual skill that you'll have to work out
your own method for putting in a strong wind.
Playing in a howling wind will challenge your mental
toughness to its very limit. If things start going bad,
it's easy to become discouraged and blame the wind. You
must fight against this form of self-pity.
You'll become tired much quicker than normal. Playing in a
Kansas howler for four hours makes you feel like someone's
been beating on you with a rubber hose.
When fatigue becomes the master, your resolve crumbles and
mistakes become more frequent. That's why the number-one
rule to follow in the wind is: Use more club than you
think you need and swing smooth. Not easy, smooth.
Use common sense and recognize what you are capable of and
what is impossible when playing in a fierce wind. Raise
your scoring expectations before you tee off--that's just
being realistic and will fend off discouragement.
If you really want to learn how to play in the wind, visit
Kansas for a week or so in early spring. You'll get a
chance to play in a howling gale almost every day.
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