Playing Golf When The Grass Is Wet
The normal result of water on the greens is for putts to roll more slowly and straighter. This means
you should expect less break and stroke the ball more firmly.
A green that is saturated can actually prevent a ball from moving at all, since the water creates a great deal of resistance by adding weight to the ball. If the green is saturated you can damage it, so it is wiser to close up shop and play at a later time, when the greens are dryer.
Dew is the exception to water on the green; the ball tends to skid on the thin layer of moisture which makes the ball roll faster and causes more break. Early in the morning when dew is on the green, you will putt faster for the first few holes, but near the end of the game, when the dew has burned off, you will need to remember that the ball will roll differently.
Dew or water on the green can cause a lot of problems with your distance control, a little water (or dew) can cause the ball to skid and roll farther and faster. A little more water and your putts can be slowed significantly if not stopped completely.
There are several possibilities to correct this problem, but if you play golf, you will need to learn at some point how water on the grass will affect your shots. If possible, go to a practice green after the rain (be sure to ask if it is open) and try these different techniques:
*Getting a little more power out of your stroke
*Holding higher on the grip, but make sure to stand straighter
*Move the position of the ball in your stance
*Use a longer backstroke to get more power
When you get to the practice green, putt a few balls to different locations, try to find different breaking puts, grain condition and any other variety of shots you may find. If you follow these simple pointers, you may find yourself more comfortable playing golf on a wet course.
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