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2023 U.S. Amateur

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I hope this is in the right place.

I have never played golf in Denver before - does the ball really go so far in the higher elevations?  Players were using irons to reach a 330 yard hole, and often hole high on #1 - 389 yards?

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At one point during the Amateur, there was a really great explanation on the effects of the elevation. I forget at what point.  Basically, the decreased air density causes less drag which allows the ball to travel much further. I also believe your trajectory is a little lower as well, which would give you greater roll out

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favicon-16x16.png The Effect of Altitude on Golf Ball Aerodynamics | Titleist - Team Titleist

If you've ever played golf on higher altitude courses like ones in Denver, Jackson Hole or Reno, you...
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You can calculate the distance gain you will experience (compared to sea level) by multiplying the elevation (in feet) by .00116. For example, if you're playing in Reno, at 1 mile elevation (5,280 ft.) the increase is about 6% (5,280 x .00116 = 6.1248). If you normally drive the ball 250 yards at sea level, you will likely drive it 265 yards in Reno.

Reno is at the same elevation as Denver, so there’s more to it than the calculated numbers. I’ve seen it mentioned that at 5000-7000 feet there’s a club difference. There’s also a matter of carry and roll too, but irons on a 330 yard hole? From an elevated tee?

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If you've ever played golf on higher altitude courses like ones in Denver, Jackson Hole or Reno, you...

Reno is at the same elevation as Denver, so there’s more to it than the calculated numbers. I’ve seen it mentioned that at 5000-7000 feet there’s a club difference. There’s also a matter of carry and roll too, but irons on a 330 yard hole? From an elevated tee?

I like that, per the artical, higher elevation would reduce my slice.....So I have the answer to my slice, Move to the mountains!

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