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Jan 3, 2017 12:24:19 GMT -5
Post by pc17 on Jan 3, 2017 12:24:19 GMT -5
I've come to the conclusion that there isn't any correct way to account for the wind. Just make an adjustment and hope for the best. The reason I say this, is let's take a look at a recent round I've just had.
2nd shot to a Par 4, 7 mph wind blowing direct from right to left. Normal adjustment would be to move your marker 10 clicks to the right (1.5 x). But because I hit most of my shots from right to left which would exaggerate the wind, I tend to compensate for this by moving my marker (2 x), which in this case would be 14 clicks. I hit a fairly straight shot on this occasion, but my ball still pitched 5 yards to the left of the pin as if the wind was blowing around 12 mph.
A bit later in the same round, again I was faced with a shot to the green with a 7 mph wind blowing from right to left. I ignored what happened previously and set up my shot as normal, 14 clicks to the right. This time, I did hit my shot slightly from right to left, but the ball only moved about 3 yards in the air and pitched about 5 yards to the right of the pin.
Again on the same round, I set up my 2nd shot to another Par 4. I calculated a 4 yard roll out, there was 2 mph tail wind (deducted 2 yards for this), selected my club and made the necessary adjustments and hit my shot. It pitched 5 yards past the pin. So this 2 mph wind affected my ball by 11 yards.
When I first bought this game and learnt to make the necessary adjustments for the wind, I was fairly accurate with most of my shots, but not anymore. So something has changed.
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WIND
Jan 5, 2017 2:37:45 GMT -5
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Post by csabo17 on Jan 5, 2017 2:37:45 GMT -5
I've come to the conclusion that there isn't any correct way to account for the wind. Just make an adjustment and hope for the best. The reason I say this, is let's take a look at a recent round I've just had. 2nd shot to a Par 4, 7 mph wind blowing direct from right to left. Normal adjustment would be to move your marker 10 clicks to the right (1.5 x). But because I hit most of my shots from right to left which would exaggerate the wind, I tend to compensate for this by moving my marker (2 x), which in this case would be 14 clicks. I hit a fairly straight shot on this occasion, but my ball still pitched 5 yards to the left of the pin as if the wind was blowing around 12 mph. A bit later in the same round, again I was faced with a shot to the green with a 7 mph wind blowing from right to left. I ignored what happened previously and set up my shot as normal, 14 clicks to the right. This time, I did hit my shot slightly from right to left, but the ball only moved about 3 yards in the air and pitched about 5 yards to the right of the pin. Again on the same round, I set up my 2nd shot to another Par 4. I calculated a 4 yard roll out, there was 2 mph tail wind (deducted 2 yards for this), selected my club and made the necessary adjustments and hit my shot. It pitched 5 yards past the pin. So this 2 mph wind affected my ball by 11 yards. When I first bought this game and learnt to make the necessary adjustments for the wind, I was fairly accurate with most of my shots, but not anymore. So something has changed. Distance to the pin has a lot to do with how much the wind affects yardage also. Anything around 100 and in you can throw the normal wind calcualtions away. Your shot type also affects it.
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WIND
Jan 5, 2017 8:12:39 GMT -5
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Post by mde8965 on Jan 5, 2017 8:12:39 GMT -5
Only one way to know with wind correction regarding distance and side to side and that is to chart it. Use the charts for a bit to get used to it then you can ditch the charts. I did this and it helped. The only charts I keep using are the distance ones for 9i and wedges and both pitch and normal shots. I keep these because the compensation varies a lot.
Side to side I use fade/draw when the wind is 6 or more. I count a 10mph diagonal wind as 6.5mph just to give you an idea. 1 box of fade or draw is about 13-14mph compensation from 5i and larger clubs in my system. From 6i and smaller it creeps toward 1 boxes 10mph compensation on normal shots.
The toughest part on cross winds when using fade and draw is how much distance to add because your ball is being hit into the wind. I don't have a system for that. But I wish I did. Because I am all over the place there. Mostly coming up short in double digut winds and going long on short clubs.
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Post by ErixonStone on Jan 5, 2017 9:18:58 GMT -5
For wedges, when drawing/fading into a crosswind, I find the distance adjustment is about half the crosswind speed.
For example, with a 10 mph crosswind, when drawing/fading, you'll lose about 5 yards of distance. So, a 115 yard shot with a 10 MPH crosswind requires a full pitching wedge (120 yards). Then adjust for rollout.
As the irons get longer, this adjustment shrinks. Above a 5I, I find a crosswind has very little impact on carry distance.
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WIND
Jan 5, 2017 10:46:13 GMT -5
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Post by mde8965 on Jan 5, 2017 10:46:13 GMT -5
For wedges, when drawing/fading into a crosswind, I find the distance adjustment is about half the crosswind speed. For example, with a 10 mph crosswind, when drawing/fading, you'll lose about 5 yards of distance. So, a 115 yard shot with a 10 MPH crosswind requires a full pitching wedge (120 yards). Then adjust for rollout. As the irons get longer, this adjustment shrinks. Above a 5I, I find a crosswind has very little impact on carry distance. This is good info. Thanks man!
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Post by smurfblade88 on Jan 5, 2017 13:41:17 GMT -5
Some deal with awkward wind better than others.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 22:46:44 GMT -5
I've read a lot about trying to accurately read the wind since I started playing this game.
I have come to the conclusion (after testing them a lot) that none of the charts that are available or "tips" that are out there truly nail the wind situation enough for anyone to walk away with the answers.
I have resorted to measuring my clubs accurately and estimating the wind based on previous knowledge of shots I've played. There are simply too many factors to consider not least of which is that the wind moves during your set up.
All I can say as a newbie is that I feel the more I play in windy conditions the better I will get.
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WIND
Feb 17, 2017 9:05:55 GMT -5
Post by grinder12000 on Feb 17, 2017 9:05:55 GMT -5
You mean sometimes you have to use your brain? and practice, whether in game or on a driving range works? There are no quick an easy math solutions? BRAVO!!!
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Post by culallen on Feb 20, 2017 9:58:57 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thinksbeing so mathematically technical on all shots takes the fun out of the game? I like it to be a simulation of real golf. In real life, when I'm playing in a crosswind that is somewhere between 10-15 mph, there is no amount of "clicks" I can aim to make sure the ball lands exactly where I want it to, even if I execute the shot perfectly. However, I do know by feel, repetition, and previous experience where I should aim.
I treat this game the same way, going primarily by feel. It may be why I can't get any higher than CC-A. But to me, it is more fun to play a golf simulation than it is to manipulate a bunch of 1s and 0s.
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Post by staypuft39 on Feb 20, 2017 10:21:55 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thinksbeing so mathematically technical on all shots takes the fun out of the game? I like it to be a simulation of real golf. In real life, when I'm playing in a crosswind that is somewhere between 10-15 mph, there is no amount of "clicks" I can aim to make sure the ball lands exactly where I want it to, even if I execute the shot perfectly. However, I do know by feel, repetition, and previous experience where I should aim. I treat this game the same way, going primarily by feel. It may be why I can't get any higher than CC-A. But to me, it is more fun to play a golf simulation than it is to manipulate a bunch of 1s and 0s. Have you played True Sim Tour before? No exact winds, just trees swaying and flag flapping. No grids and no scout cam either...But also no cuts. On tgctours.com under "More tours".
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Post by culallen on Feb 20, 2017 10:28:46 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thinksbeing so mathematically technical on all shots takes the fun out of the game? I like it to be a simulation of real golf. In real life, when I'm playing in a crosswind that is somewhere between 10-15 mph, there is no amount of "clicks" I can aim to make sure the ball lands exactly where I want it to, even if I execute the shot perfectly. However, I do know by feel, repetition, and previous experience where I should aim. I treat this game the same way, going primarily by feel. It may be why I can't get any higher than CC-A. But to me, it is more fun to play a golf simulation than it is to manipulate a bunch of 1s and 0s. Have you played True Sim Tour before? No exact winds, just trees swaying and flag flapping. No grids and no scout cam either...But also no cuts. On tgctours.com under "More tours". I haven't played it before, but I've wanted to. I think I would like it.
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Post by Moe Slorkman on Feb 20, 2017 10:51:28 GMT -5
Heres my method.
I have a personal fan spinning in the room it has 16 speeds.
I line it up to be the same direction as TGC and set the speed to the same amount.
I pluck some of my carpet and throw it in the air and watch where it pitches.
I then measure in mm how far it has traveled from release to impact.
Then I divide by the hight from the floor my hand was on release.
I write this on my bare leg in permanent marker then pick up my pad.
I then stand where the bits of carpet have landed and turn my player the same way.
Reverse click to the number on my leg, sh%$ forgot to get milk in the shop.
Then I take my shot and throw pad against wall .
After returning from gamestop i take out my sandwedge and repeat.
Hope this helps.
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Post by Generic_Casual on Feb 20, 2017 11:30:41 GMT -5
Heres my method. I have a personal fan spinning in the room it has 16 speeds. I line it up to be the same direction as TGC and set the speed to the same amount. I pluck some of my carpet and throw it in the air and watch where it pitches. I then measure in mm how far it has traveled from release to impact. Then I divide by the hight from the floor my hand was on release. I write this on my bare leg in permanent marker then pick up my pad. I then stand where the bits of carpet have landed and turn my player the same way. Reverse click to the number on my leg, sh%$ forgot to get milk in the shop. Then I take my shot and throw pad against wall . After returning from gamestop i take out my sandwedge and repeat. Hope this helps. You just won the internet!
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WIND
Feb 20, 2017 15:00:44 GMT -5
Post by echomike2 on Feb 20, 2017 15:00:44 GMT -5
Heres my method. I have a personal fan spinning in the room it has 16 speeds. I line it up to be the same direction as TGC and set the speed to the same amount. I pluck some of my carpet and throw it in the air and watch where it pitches. I then measure in mm how far it has traveled from release to impact. Then I divide by the hight from the floor my hand was on release. I write this on my bare leg in permanent marker then pick up my pad. I then stand where the bits of carpet have landed and turn my player the same way. Reverse click to the number on my leg, sh%$ forgot to get milk in the shop. Then I take my shot and throw pad against wall . After returning from gamestop i take out my sandwedge and repeat. Hope this helps. LMAO!!!!!! I had to stop reading (cramps) WTF is a click anyway, can you click on ps4? Can I get that fan at Sears?
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WIND
Feb 20, 2017 18:17:20 GMT -5
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Post by sid snott on Feb 20, 2017 18:17:20 GMT -5
Heres my method. I have a personal fan spinning in the room it has 16 speeds. I line it up to be the same direction as TGC and set the speed to the same amount. I pluck some of my carpet and throw it in the air and watch where it pitches. I then measure in mm how far it has traveled from release to impact. Then I divide by the hight from the floor my hand was on release. I write this on my bare leg in permanent marker then pick up my pad. I then stand where the bits of carpet have landed and turn my player the same way. Reverse click to the number on my leg, sh%$ forgot to get milk in the shop. Then I take my shot and throw pad against wall . After returning from gamestop i take out my sandwedge and repeat. Hope this helps. What about wind speeds above 16 mph my fan only has 3 speeds, i have a wood floor and i don't want a tattoo on my leg so what do i do. I have a big cushion on the wall to stop me denting the plaster with the pad oh and i only work in feet & inches
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