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Old 07-29-2025, 03:18 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.
You are spot on. My distance in Florida vs Illinois is generally almost one club more while in Florida. Everything being about equal my eight iron in Illinois is a seven iron in Florida. Most amateur’s are short not long anyway…
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