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Old 09-06-2010, 04:37 AM   #1
AngelinaLip

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Default Wind
The golf courses here in SE Cheeseland opened pretty early this year, and while it hasn't been the warmest Spring ever, it has been relatively dry. What we have been dealing with is wind, and from what I read in other threads/posts, it has also been really windy in other parts of the country. I don't know, maybe it's been really windy all over the world. If so, it's probably due to the increase in greenhouse gases caused by George Bush, American flatulence, and American gas guzzling SUVs.

I used to think I was a fairly good wind player, and pretty adept at hitting knockdown shots. This Spring I have really struggled in the wind. It's so frustrating to not be hitting the ball very well in general, and then have the wind just completely wreak havoc with what good shots I have managed to hit. The more I struggled, the more I tried to compensate for the wind, which lead to over swinging, bad ball position and alignment, and overall stupid play.

Today was the first round I played where the wind was not substantial, and surprise, I had my best round of the year. I'm not so sure I would find the game as appealing if I lived in a place where the wind howled a high percentage of the time. I really admire those that can play well in the wind.

Anyhooo, is there anybody that likes playing in the wind? What kind of mindset or what kind of strategies do you take to the course when faced with a round on a really windy day? I've found myself almost dreading a couple of rounds I played this year, and that doesn't do much to promote good play.

Kevin
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