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Use downwind math to pick the minimum carry

Late in the round, he calculates that a 244-yard shot downwind does not need to fly the full number. He decides he probably does not want less than 220 in the air, then chooses a five iron and pictures the ball using the slope.

Channel: Micah Morris

Watch official source at 37:48

Why this context matters

This is a live long-iron carry calculation in wind.