Variables

External factors that can affect golf performance including weather conditions (wind, temperature, humidity), course conditions (firmness, green speed), equipment variables, and personal factors (fatigue, confidence). Successful golfers learn to identify and adapt to variables that impact their play, making appropriate adjustments to club selection, strategy, and expectations. Understanding variables helps golfers make better decisions during rounds and explains why performance can vary significantly between different playing conditions. Course management involves constantly evaluating and adapting to changing variables throughout a round.