How to Master the Wind in PGA TOUR 2K21 Part 1 – Judging Wind Distance
In today’s tutorial video, I will teach virtual golfers how each different wind types affect carry distance, using data I have collected from 1000’s of shots in different wind conditions. Part 2 of this tutorial series will focus on how to aim to compensate for the wind and is coming soon. Part 3 will combine all the elements, including elevation, lie percentage, and wind distance affect. See below for example calculations.
Calculations
1. “Average Percent Multiplier” x Wind Speed (MPH) = wind distance affect in yards
2. If Tailwind or Cross tailwind: Add to carry distance – Carry distance (yards) + wind distance affect = total carry distance
3. If Headwind or Cross headwind: Subtract from carry distance: Carry distance (yards) – wind distance affect = total carry distance
Example calculations:
1. Driver carrying 291 yds, with a 10 MPH Tailwind
1st – look for “average percent multiplier” value for driver in Tailwind section above or in video: value is 1.24
2nd – Enter it into equation above: 1.24 x 10 MPH = 12.4
3rd – Add value to carry distance since it is in the tailwind category. The wind is going to push the ball further therefore increasing its carry distance: 291 yds + 12.4 = 303.4
4th – Now we know that If hit 100% with an 100% lie percentage, the club should carry between 302 and 305 with a high probability of being 303.4
2. Lob Wedge carrying 82 yds, with a 10 MPH Headwind
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- 1.06 x 10 MPH = 10.6
- 82 yds – 10.6 = 71.4
- Now we know that If hit 100% with an 100% lie percentage, the club should carry between 70 and 73 with a high probability of being 71.4
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