[jimhoward]

Since I moving to the Villages, I have noticed my balls flying quite a bit further than they did in my prior home. Is that a thing in Florida due to the hot humid summer weather? Ther internet seems to say our low elevation cancels the high temperature air-pressure wise so the balls fly no farther. But, I don't think it my imagination.

[biker1]

What was the elevation of your prior home? Higher elevation, higher temperature, and higher amounts of evaporated water in the air will all contribute to the ball flying further.

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Since I moving to the Villages, I have noticed my balls flying quite a bit further than they did in my prior home. Is that a thing in Florida due to the hot humid summer weather? Ther internet seems to say our low elevation cancels the high temperature air-pressure wise so the balls fly no farther. But, I don't think it my imagination.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by biker1

What was the elevation of your prior home? Higher elevation, higher temperature, and higher amounts of evaporated water in the air will all contribute to the ball flying further.

Prior home was Nashville TN. Its a little higher in elevation, but a usually few degrees cooler.

[Mleeja]

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.

[biker1]

It looks like Nashville is about 600 feet. That is really not much; the difference in pressure will be small, I doubt you would really notice it. Warm, humid air is less dense than cold, dry air so the ball will fly a little further when it is warm and humid; probably hard to tell, wind will have a bigger impact. I have played golf at 5000 feet before and that is definitely noticeable; about 15% lower pressure.

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Prior home was Nashville TN. Its a little higher in elevation, but a usually few degrees cooler.

[biker1]

Yes, the typical atmospheric pressure is about 15% lower in Denver than Miami so the ball will go further. More home runs for the Rockies.

Originally Posted by Mleeja

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.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

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).

[jimhoward]

I think everybody understands the ball flight physics. Lower air density dues to elevation humidity and/or temperature leads to longer ball flight.

But I think the environment also affects the golfer, and that can be the more important effect. When its hot I swing more fluidly. How about you?

[RUCdaze]

I wish my ball traveled further down here. Mine flies noticeably shorter than it did in New Jersey.

[gbs317]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Since I moving to the Villages, I have noticed my balls flying quite a bit further than they did in my prior home. Is that a thing in Florida due to the hot humid summer weather? Ther internet seems to say our low elevation cancels the high temperature air-pressure wise so the balls fly no farther. But, I don't think it my imagination.

Let’s take the non-scientific approach… you are more relaxed now in TV, retired, enjoying the game a little more and having fun. In this state of mind you will definitely hit the ball further. I know that works for me even though I’m still waiting for my PGA card in the mail…lol

[Harleyman]

Check the yardage from your previous course to the villages courses. I suspect that is the difference. There is almost 600 yards difference from our whites in the north to the villages. You really are hitting from the red tees in villages but it makes you feel better.

[Rwirish]

Golf balls actually travel a shorter distance.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

The reason is hotter balls here,
absorbing ambient heat and light will travel farther, ceribus paribus. . than up north.

My drives clank up north all year round as compared to FL

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by RUCdaze

I wish my ball traveled further down here. Mine flies noticeably shorter than it did in New Jersey.

Me too. I used to hit my 4 iron 220 in NY, now it's 195 in Florida. Oh, yeah, I'm 40 years older as well

[RcCalais]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Since I moving to the Villages, I have noticed my balls flying quite a bit further than they did in my prior home. Is that a thing in Florida due to the hot humid summer weather? Ther internet seems to say our low elevation cancels the high temperature air-pressure wise so the balls fly no farther. But, I don't think it my imagination.

I always thought elevation was the main difference but I would think Tenn. is a bit higher. Concerning elevation, when working in a mountainous area where the elevation was 7,300 ft., the longest place to hit practice balls was just a little over 200 yards. At that elevation the longest club I could hit was a 6 iron. That isn't a big deal for the guys on tour but for this weekend golfer that was about 40 yards more than normal.