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Mon, Apr 25 2022 5:18 AM (7 replies)
  • Vrcic1x
    5 Posts
    Mon, Apr 18 2022 12:42 PM

    So this is more of a curious question for you pros out there, if you lining up an approach shot with forward and lots of elevation either up or down, which woulkd you favour more when doing your calculations, can elevation be ignored when there is winds in play?

  • SamSpayed
    5,021 Posts
    Mon, Apr 18 2022 2:01 PM

    Vrcic1x:

    So this is more of a curious question for you pros out there, if you lining up an approach shot with forward [wind] and lots of elevation either up or down, which would you favour more when doing your calculations, can elevation be ignored when there is winds in play?

    It would be best if you did separate calculations for the elevation and the wind when figuring out your distance.  They might cancel each other out, but most likely won't.

  • Cicero733
    2,312 Posts
    Mon, Apr 18 2022 5:04 PM

    What Scott recommends is a very good idea. But also keep in mind that, yes, there are certain holes where displayed elevation can be discounted and elevation effects need tweaking. When you encounter a situation where you think there maybe an issue with elevation make a note and when you can go back and play that hole several times so you can actually measure what effect the elevation has on your shot under various conditions. Off the top of my head I can think of one hole like that for me, Erin Hills #10. I most times ignore the elevation on approach; if I factor it in I’m always 6 - 8 yds long. That works for my equipment; your setup may be different. Include the elevation adjustment in your initial shot calculation, hit the shot, make notes, and adjust as appropriate. 

  • Luckystar5
    1,641 Posts
    Mon, Apr 18 2022 7:53 PM

    Lots of things to consider, other than what's been stated already.  First I consider the approach distance, is this a long or short iron. ( shorter irons will give you more back spin.) Green speed, faster greens are harder to stop a shot on the green.  Elevation, how much added yardage is needed, and finally, wind speed and direction.  Now, a long iron shot, say 190 yards, with a tail wind of just 6 to 8 mph, 10 speed green, elevation of about 20 feet, I can guarentee that if you aim at the pin, your ball will land on the green, roll all the way to the back of the green,  to the rough, like you landed on ice. Elevated greens are always harder to stop a ball with backspin, espically with a longer iron, learn and note it, hit a shorter shot than you figured.  Sometimes I figure as much as 15 feet, shorter, to account for roll out. Good luck, and better shooting to you. 

  • Vrcic1x
    5 Posts
    Wed, Apr 20 2022 10:56 AM

    all good pointers guys, i actually dont take notes on holes maybe i should.

  • PureGro1
    1,656 Posts
    Mon, Apr 25 2022 5:18 AM

    pdb1:
    But it is so cool when they do

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