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Re: elevation changes

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Wed, Oct 9 2013 10:13 PM (5 replies)
  • ardeeprime
    77 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 1:02 AM

    I use some basic math to factor distance on shots, and they are generally consistent and fairly accurate. Except when there is a substantial elevation change. There seems to be no consistency at all, and I have to blindly guess, or memorize distances for the various holes. Anybody know how to make elevation changes, esp. +/- 30, more applicably consistent?

     

  • MBaggese
    15,378 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 10:12 AM

    Most figure a yard distance for 3 feet elevation, but I see you have Raptures...so on uphill shots due to lower trajectory and less spin..say than R11's, you'll need to land shorter and let the ball run towards the hole some.

  • alosso
    21,094 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 10:42 AM

    More than that - the club & ball combo characterises the outcome. No one-for-all receipe available.

  • courteneyfish
    15,796 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 10:42 AM

    Memorize each hole as you say or better still write them down. It's hard to give figures as each club and ball vary.

  • ardeeprime
    77 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 6:07 PM

    Thanks. That makes sense, and intuitively I can adjust, say Bethpage #2. But Olympic #3 is a drop of 58, and my shots are all over the place, flying the green once, then 30 yards short the next. I understand the impact of a 100 different factors, but I just can't seem to figure a distance in cases like that.

  • alosso
    21,094 Posts
    Wed, Oct 9 2013 10:13 PM

    These extreme drops are difficult to handle.

    I'm used to take off 30 yds, add wind, and usually leave the ball short. Should consider -25 yds.

    Downhill, the bs is very important, shortening the ball flight. Apply carefully!

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