jiggsie:
My question is this: Is there a formula or rule of thumb for wind allowance
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$5 for mowing the lawn
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
While there are formulas that refer to compensating for the wind, the difference in height to the green plays a significant role as well. I've never used a formula myself, but rather use experience and some notes from time to time as to how the wind affects different shots at different distances on different holes.
Getting a formula helps, but practice helps even more.