I would be curious to find the reasoning behing the ball flying further in humid consitions. It seems to but I can't reason why considering the air is heavier with moisture. Or is this a golfing urban legend?
The air is lighter in humid weather. Just look at the barometric pressure, which measures the weight of air to push mercury up. It's usually lower when it's humid out, then when there are blue skies (high pressure). Now if it's raining, then the ball has to over come friction.
I would be curious to find the reasoning behing the ball flying further in humid consitions. It seems to but I can't reason why considering the air is heavier with moisture. Or is this a golfing urban legend?
When the air temp is high and the humidity is like a gas not moisture.
As KAPLOWD said, the air will be lighter and the ball will stay up there
longer. When it's really hot like 90* and humidity is high like 70, balls
will have a bit longer carry. If temps are low like 50* and the humidity
is high, the air becomes more dense and the ball will not go as far.
When the air temp is high and the humidity is like a gas not moisture.
As KAPLOWD said, the air will be lighter and the ball will stay up there
longer. When it's really hot like 90* and humidity is high like 70, balls
will have a bit longer carry. If temps are low like 50* and the humidity
is high, the air becomes more dense and the ball will not go as far.
I weigh less in warm weather and I take myself less seriously! I'm just saying! Of course I golf more and have to become more humble.
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