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Re: Wind Direction; Tournament Play

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Tue, Aug 18 2009 3:10 PM (6 replies)
  • Infinito3010
    3,689 Posts
    Mon, Aug 17 2009 9:23 PM

    Curiosity;  Is the wind direction the same for all players in single play touranment.

  • Faterson
    2,902 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 4:56 AM

    Nope, Masters may get stronger wind, etc. (Unless it's a tournament played from the same tees by everyone.)

  • Infinito3010
    3,689 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 11:31 AM

    So to clarify;  Under tournament play the wind direction is random for each player.

  • Faterson
    2,902 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 11:47 AM

    Good question! Haven't seen the answer to that one yet. Could be quite decisive, in fact. Whether you get headwind or tailwind on Bethpage, hole 7, for example, could make all the difference for your final score.

  • nivlac
    2,188 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 12:05 PM

    Yeah, players of the same tier will experience different wind speeds and directions within the designated range on each individual hole.

  • thunderbird
    381 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 12:09 PM

    Yes, I remember at the US OPEN tournament that my friends had wind that was helping where I had wind that was against.  Basically they were able to get to the green in two on three holes where I had to layup.  It may be a bit unfair previously but not so much now.  Now that most holes are easily reached.

  • Infinito3010
    3,689 Posts
    Tue, Aug 18 2009 3:10 PM

    For BPB #7 it is always a three shot hole to reach the hole.  I try to play position on my second where I can have a control shot into the green with a wedge.  Now with the August International tournament, I can reach in two.  However, I have to hug the tree line on the right side off the tee.

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