when is it too windy to play golf

over 15 is windy IMO. over 25 is not as fun anymore This is good. Living in North Texas, seems like our typical day has a wind in the 10-15 mph range. You really notice the calm (less than 5mph) days; wind over 20 becomes a challenge and makes playing more work than it should be.

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How do you know when it is too windy to golf?

If you are playing and you literally need to carve a path in the putting green because there’s too much debris, it’s probably too windy to play golf. Wind Chill Too Cold You know when the weather person says that it’s going to be 50 degrees outside and you go out and it feels like 30 degrees.

What is considered a windy golf day?

Oct 26, 2018 · It’s all about the wind. It can be 40 degrees, but if it’s a calm, sunny day, you can still have a great time. I’ve literally played some of my best golf during a …

How windy is too windy to play?

Mar 16, 2021 · over 15 is windy IMO. over 25 is not as fun anymore This is good. Living in North Texas, seems like our typical day has a wind in the 10-15 mph range. You really notice the calm (less than 5mph) days; wind over 20 becomes a challenge and …

Should you play golf when the wind is blowing hard?

Dec 16, 2021 · There’s almost no lower limit. I’d say about 30 degrees. But that’s on a mild day. If there’s wind or rain that number creeps higher very fast. we’ve entered sicko season at …

At what wind speed is golf unplayable?

What wind speed is high for golf?

Should you golf when its windy?

Is 20 mph wind strong?

Is 15 mph considered windy?

How much does a 20 mph wind affect a golf shot?

How do you hit a golf ball in high winds?

How do you hit the ball low in the wind?

How do you hit iron shots in the wind?

Are 16 mph winds strong?

Is 25 mph wind strong?

Can you play tennis in 20 mph wind?

jasonp87

Obviously this will vary from person to person and there's a different if it's a moderat constant wind or a low/med wind with gusts.

Warrick

Yah those are some serious winds and quite obvious. But would one consider 15-20mph windy?

masamitsu

We played 2 weekends ago where the wind gusts would knock the ball off the tee...

QuickFeet

Yah those are some serious winds and quite obvious. But would one consider 15-20mph windy?

dlygrisse

Come to Kansas. Played a couple of weeks ago, sustained 30mph with gusts to 50mph. It was difficult to stand upright on occasion. But hey, it's winter and the weather was warm and I hadn't played in almost 2 months so sometimes you just have to go for it. I shot like an 87 so it was manageable.

robrey85

Yah those are some serious winds and quite obvious. But would one consider 15-20mph windy?

DavePelz4

Just come and play a course around Chicago in the Spring.You'll understand what windy golf is

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EJ Mac

For me anymore anything over 10 mph. I am so sick of the wind and refuse to play in it any longer.

dewnami

For me anymore anything over 10 mph. I am so sick of the wind and refuse to play in it any longer.

dlygrisse

For me anymore anything over 10 mph. I am so sick of the wind and refuse to play in it any longer.

mantan

For me anymore anything over 10 mph. I am so sick of the wind and refuse to play in it any longer.

Richie3Jack

Playing college golf in Myrtle Beach, usually the fastest greens we played back then was at Wild Wing and when the wind was blowing, you could keep the ball from rolling on the green but just barely. And the stimp had to be ridiculous.

skinny99

For me anymore anything over 10 mph. I am so sick of the wind and refuse to play in it any longer.

jmiller2

40mph+ is straight unplayable, 30mph is darn close played in 30mph before hit my 7i 175 normally it went 120 into the wind... just crazy, if the greens had been fast it would have moved the ball for sure... my suggestion to any winds above 20 stay home lol...

Is golf a mental game?

Golf is just as much of a mental game as it is physical. Adding additional frustrations such as wind can take you out of the game, wavering your confidence and calmness. These can largely impact future shots and ultimately lead to a worse score. To prevent this, you can take advantage of some strategies to use wind to your advantage and not let it get to your head.

How to keep the ball lower while playing?

This is a specific shot that keeps the ball lower by changing the location of the ball and changing up your swing. This shot will require some practice to get down as it resembles a chipping motion more than your typical full swing.

What does it mean to club up or down?

The expression to ‘club up or down’ refers to changing the club you would typically use to a stronger or less powerful one depending on the specifics of your next shot. Using a more powerful club (moving to a lower number) is typically done with greater wind when you’ll need a bit more power than you usually would allow the ball to travel the same distance.

What is a par 5 hole?

These are the holes where you can consider playing it safer, especially in high winds. ‘Laying up’ is hitting the ball a shorter distance in order to keep control of the ball. While you may be able to play it further, you minimize the risk of errors related to wind.

What is the difference between a draw and a fade?

There are two types of shots you should hit to use the wind: a draw and a fade. For a right-handed player, a draw is when the ball is curved from their right to left (results in curving the ball to the left). A fade is the opposite, curving the ball from the player’s left to their right.