SERIOUSLY SMART GOLF

As we all know, golf isn’t a game that’s always played in perfect weather with the sun on your back. Often, we’re having to contend with wind, rain or cool temperatures… and sometimes all three. Here, we team up with European Tour pro, Laurie Canter, for some expert advice on how and when to adapt your set-up, technique or mindset to help keep your score intact when the elements conspire against you.

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How to pick the wind

Reading the wind can be tricky, especially on tree-lined courses, so doing your homework is really important. That might just mean getting a map of the course, working out where north is and then marking on the wind direction.