Delo’s Divots: I have written before about going to Lake Tahoe
and how the ball travels farther in the thin air. Well, the
opposite is true in heavy, moist air.
I have written before about going to Lake Tahoe and how the ball travels farther in the thin air. Well, the opposite is true in heavy, moist air.
How did that end up short? I always hit a 7-iron from here!
How many times have you said that to yourself during a round? When conditions change, you must be able to adjust your club selection as well. We all know that wind can dramatically affect the flight of the ball. Did you know that moist, humid air can do the same?
When the air is “heavy” with moisture, it takes more for the ball to go through it, and thus, this heavy air pulls the ball down to the ground faster than thinner air.
It doesn’t have to be raining for you to take an extra club on your approach shot to the green. On cold days, the air is heavy. On warm, humid days, the air is heavy. On foggy or overcast days, the air is heavy.
You may think I am giving a tip that only effects the good golfer. Nothing can be further from the truth; the golf ball and humidity doesn’t know your talent level when it is flying through the air.
Give yourself the best shot to reach your target and adjust your club selection during these conditions.
