commonguymd:I set it to 1.3 so I can use the grid like I have been using and first round was good. I haven't toyed with the putting part yet. I tried a bit but the calculations are way different than what I use so I have to figure out and practice with it and look at the settings.
Right now I have my crosswinds set at 1.8. Play some practice rounds. Take lots and lots of mulligans until you get the calculator dialed in. Set the winds to at least moderate, so you can get an idea how the winds are affecting your distance. If you have a headwind and you come up short from what the calculator says, adjust the headwind percentage up. If you are finding yourself long, adjust the headwind percentage down. Do the same with tailwinds.
For crosswinds, if you are told to adjust 10 feet right and the shot stays right, increase that distance. If it goes to the left of the hole, reduce it.
Since you stated that you can 3 putt a 5 footer, more than likely you're a bit of a 'slammer' Try the calculation powers the calculator gives you ... on uphill putts, don't go any stronger than 18 inches ... that's the miss point. On downhill putts, don't go any further than 6".
If you watch the video on my link, at the end I purposely hit the shot long. That particular hole has a huge downhill break. I think the putt I attempted was 21' with 8" of downhill break. The calc returned "use 7.4 feet power" or "12.3" percent on a 60' putter scale. I hit that putt at a bit over 13% and missed on purpose. I think the end result was a bit over 2 feet long ... so the 12.3% was right on the money ... the ball would have stopped around that 6" margin.
Final suggestion to those that are eager to advance in tiers ... mainly, "don't". Play lots of practice games ... get to know the community by friending people that love AS and MP games, and play for fun. If it takes you to level 100 to get to legend, so what ... as long as you're having fun. I hit legend at level 67 ... and played with inferior equipment for the longest time. Just have fun ... do lots and lots of practice games on all the courses ... enjoy your time and your friends. Legend and Tour Legend shouldn't be your goal ... having fun and making friends ... that's the cool thing about WGT!" Enjoy the ride ... don't be in such a rush! It gets windier from the back tees!
Kat ♥