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Windy conditions tend to make a course play longer overall. Knowing how the ball is affected by the wind can give a golfer better control. For example, the typical angle of flight off the tee is around 12 degrees. Depending on the direction of the wind, golfers can adjust this angle to maximize driving distance.

1.With wind coming from behind, the ball will carry farther and straighter. For longer shots, hit the ball up high to allow the wind to do the work.

2.With a headwind, the ball will have less stability - hooks and slices tend to become exaggerated - and won't travel as far. Strike the ball to fly lower. Wind at the tee may be even harsher at higher elevations.

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