Drew Stoltz shares 3 keys for playing well in the wind

What’s Subpar co-host Drew Stoltz’s best advice for playing on a windy day? One word: don’t!

All kidding aside, even if you actively avoid playing golf on inclement weather days, golf is played in the elements, and eventually, you’ll have to deal with wind of various strengths.

When the wind blows, how can you set yourself up for success? On the latest episode of Emergency 9, Stoltz explains his three keys.

Drew Stoltz’s 3 keys for playing well in the wind

Stoltz says he likes to counteract the wind’s effect by playing an opposite shot shape. So, for example, if the wind is blowing left to right, he’ll try to hit a shot that goes from right to left.

But for players who don’t yet have that level of control over their ballstriking, there are other ways to combat a stiff breeze, which Stoltz details below.

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Use more club

“Especially when you’re into [the wind], club up,” Stoltz said. “Even if it’s a one-club wind, it’s OK to take 2 [clubs] more, sometimes even 3 more.

“Some of the best wind players I’ve ever played with, I’ve been blown away at how much club they use when they’re playing into the wind.”

Stand closer to the ball

“I like to crowd the golf ball just a little bit,” Stoltz said. “It allows me to stay on top of that ball, keep the flight down a little bit more.”

Keep your swing compact

“I just try to abbreviate my backswing and my follow through,” he said. “I don’t want a lot of speed coming into the golf ball. The more speed, the more spin when you get it up in the wind. That becomes really hard to control.”

Want more from Stoltz? Check out a full video of this week’s Emergency 9 above.