Right to left wind gust and increase in distance?

[Rexmaster]

I was able to reach 230+ yards with driver and 200+ yard with 3 wood at the driving range. However, it was very windy day here in lake county, IL. I'm very curious about how the wind might have affected the distance. Typically, I barely reach 200 yards with driver, but getting better each day. Can right to left wind gust (right on my face) carry the ball 30+ yards or am I improving or both?

[Tifosinumerouno]

It's possible. It depends on whether or not the wind was coming from behind you as well as right to left and you hit the ball high in the air. I was out yesterday and had a strong wind coming from behind me and right to left, so I teed it waaaaay up and hit it high. Got it to go 311 yards, by far my longest drive. Of course, I also was able to really hit at it hard since the wind would take off any minor slice I might hit. I normally hit a driver 225-230.