what determines distance
1. Altitude (Elevation)
Higher altitudes = longer shots.
Air is less dense at higher elevations (e.g., Denver, Colorado), which means there's less air resistance (drag), so the ball flies further.
Rule of thumb: you gain about 2% more distance for every 1,000 feet of elevation.
2. Temperature
Warmer air is less dense than cold air, so the ball travels farther in hot weather.
Example: A ball might fly 5–10 yards farther on a hot summer day than on a cold morning.
3. Humidity
Surprisingly, humid air is less dense than dry air (because water vapor is lighter than oxygen and nitrogen).
So, humid conditions can add a small boost to ball flight distance — though this effect is usually minor.
And then there is rollout.
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