Adjust golf shot distance for altitude, temperature and wind.
Thinner air at altitude adds about six per cent of carry per thousand metres, while cold air costs distance. Wind has the largest effect of all, with a headwind costing close to one per cent of carry per kilometre per hour. Because consecutive irons differ by roughly ten yards, these adjustments translate directly into club selection rather than remaining abstract.
Golf Distance
Playing distance = carry adjusted for altitude, temperature, wind and elevation change
These figures are estimates based on population-average formulas and are intended for training and recreational planning only. They are not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.
Playing distance = carry adjusted for altitude, temperature, wind and elevation change Thinner air at altitude adds about six per cent of carry per thousand metres, while cold air costs distance. Wind has the largest effect of all, with a headwind costing close to one per cent of carry per kilometre per hour.
Because consecutive irons differ by roughly ten yards, these adjustments translate directly into club selection rather than remaining abstract.
This calculator takes 5 inputs: Normal carry distance, Altitude above sea level, Temperature, Headwind, negative for tailwind, Uphill gradient to the target. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.