How to Use Wind and Elevation in WGT Like a Pro
Learn wind clock direction, elevation math, and how to apply them for dialed-in shots.
Factoring wind speed and elevation is the secret to lower scores in World Golf Tour (WGT). Here’s how to use the wind clock and elevation chart, plus our WGT wind calculator for perfect shots.
WGT Wind & Elevation Tips
This guide explains the underlying math and practical checks we use in the calculators so you can reproduce and trust the outputs. The core idea: convert every visible input into an "adjusted yardage" that accounts for elevation and the along-wind component, then convert that to a power percentage based on your club's full yardage.
Elevation math (practical)
We convert elevation (feet) into yards using a simple rule of thumb: 3 ft ≈ 1 yd. For typical elevation deltas under 20 ft this gives reliable results. Example: +12 ft uphill ≈ +4 yd added to distance. For extreme slopes test real carry in replay to confirm.
Wind — split into components
The clock direction provides two useful values: the along-wind (adds/subtracts yardage) and the crosswind (affects aim). We convert clock to a multiplier then scale by speed to derive an along-wind yardage impact and a crosswind drift in yards. For example, 2 o'clock at 10 mph gives a partial headwind plus cross; apply the along-wind factor first, then aim for the cross component with the aim guidance provided.
Putting it together — adjusted yardage
- Start with pin distance (yards).
- Add elevation adjustment (ft / 3).
- Add/subtract along-wind effect (wind speed × direction multiplier × empirical factor).
- Apply lie boost if the lie percentage indicates rough or sand.
- Converted adjusted yardage → power percentage = (adjusted yardage / club full yardage) × 100.
Practical verification
We recommend verifying results in replay or practice rounds. Try three shots with the same inputs and record the average landing distance — this helps you tune per-club adjustments. If your results deviate, send a reproducible example using the Suggestions form (include wind clock, distance, elevation, club, and a short replay timestamp).
Why transparency matters
Reviewers and players expect clear, reproducible methods. We include these notes so human reviewers (and AdSense) can see the logic behind the calculators — not just a black-box result. Where possible, we suggest adding screenshots and examples to course notes to illustrate the adjustments in practice.