Among golf’s many unique aspects are the seemingly endless variables and conditions it presents, from round to round and even hole to hole.

At any given time, a golfer may be forced to adjust to changing weather conditions, like wind, or different playing surfaces, such as wet sand or long grass. You’ll find golf advice and helpful tips on these topics and more below.

In addition, this section covers course management, and offers golf tips on dealing with situations that present more than one golf shot option.