Learn to Play Better in the Wind and Rain (UK Conditions)

Golfers in the UK are used to rain and wind. What a lot of golfers will do is go and play their normal game, and hope for the best. In bad conditions, you want a different plan: the flight lower, targets safer and well thought club choices.

Adjusting your swing and ball flight

1) More club and swing softer

On the other hand, a hard swing in wind most often causes that same ball to balloon and adds spin. Instead grab an extra club (sometimes two) and swing away enough to make contact.

2) Keep the ball flight down

A shot taken lower is much more predictable.

Try:

Stance that is slightly back from the ball

Hands forward of the ball at impact

A shorter, three-quarter finish

But not punching: height and spin reduction.

Choosing safer targets and lines

3) Aim for bigger targets

Wind exaggerates misses. Don’t take the bait: safes lines through greens, to wider portions of the fairways; avoid short-siding yourself. When you want to book a Golf Hotel Cotswolds, contact https://tewkesburypark.co.uk/golf

Coping with wet ground and cold

4) Adjust for wet ground

The ball won’t run with the rain but the ground can snag a club

Less roll-out on drives and approaches

Approach greens with a more lofted club

For slippery lies, consider a different stance (a little wider) for more stability

Keep warm and dry between shots.

5) It seems that tight shoulders and cold hands cost distance, while tension limits control. The use of a towel, dry extra gloves and layers are important before you become cold.

So in a nutshell, this is how to continue to golf when the weather turns bad – keep it in play and get rid of as many hero shots because at the end of day you will score better than all those people out there fighting the elements.

Summary

This article gives tips for playing golf better in UK wind and rain. It recommends taking more club and swinging softer to avoid ballooning shots, keeping ball flight lower with a slightly back stance, and aiming for bigger targets since wind exaggerates misses. It covers adjusting for wet ground with a lofted club and wider stance, and staying warm and dry to avoid losing distance.

Questions this article raises

• How many extra clubs should a golfer typically take in strong wind?
• How does a wider stance actually help with grip on wet ground?
• What clothing layers work best for staying warm without restricting a golf swing?