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Old 07-27-2025, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mleeja View Post
I have always been told the ball does not travel as far in Florida (and sea level) locations due to the “denser” air. Example, kickers can kick longer field goals in Denver versus Miami.
I hit the ball about one club shorter in the Villages than I do up north using higher lofted clubs. On the other hand, I hit my driver and low lofted hybrids a little longer in the Villages, primarily because the ball rolls much farther (especially during the winter).