🧠 WGT Shot Calculation Formula
Player-tested formula: elevation, wind, and club yardage combined for precise recommendations.
Recommended Power (%) = (Adjusted Yardage ÷ Club Full Yardage) × 100
⛰ Elevation Adjustment
| Elevation (feet) | Formula |
|---|---|
| ≥ 10 ft (up/down) | Elevation ÷ 3 |
| < 10 ft (up/down) | Elevation ÷ 4 |
🌬 Wind Adjustment (Clock Multiplier Method)
Wind is adjusted based on both speed and direction (represented like a clock face in WGT):
| Clock Direction | Multiplier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12 o'clock | +1.00 | Full headwind |
| 1 / 11 | +0.87 | Strong head-crosswind |
| 2 / 10 | +0.50 | Moderate head-cross |
| 3 / 9 | 0.00 | Pure crosswind |
| 4 / 8 | −0.50 | Moderate tail-cross |
| 5 / 7 | −0.87 | Strong tail-crosswind |
| 6 o'clock | −1.00 | Full tailwind |
📊 Example Calculation
Elevation: +12 feet
Wind: 10 mph at 2 o'clock
Club Full Yardage: 155 yards
Elevation Adjustment: 12 ÷ 3 = +4.0 yards
Wind Adjustment: 10 × 0.50 = +5.0 yards
Adjusted Yardage: 150 + 4 + 5 = 159 yards
Recommended Power: (159 ÷ 155) × 100 = 102.6%
Real performance can vary slightly based on spin, lie, ball type, or green elevation.
Always calibrate for your play style and club set!
Methodology & Verification
We publish the formulas we use so players and reviewers can understand how recommendations are derived. The adjusted yardage model is intentionally simple and reproducible: elevation is converted to yards, wind is scaled by clock direction, and lie increases effective distance. This keeps outputs explainable and easy to validate in practice rounds.
To verify the formula for your setup: run three controlled practice shots using the same inputs (distance, elevation, wind clock, and club). Record landing distances and average them — if you observe a consistent offset, note a per-club tweak in your presets (e.g., +2% for that club). Share reproducible examples via the Suggestions page to help us refine community defaults.