The participants in the British Open last week contended with wind gusts at more than 40 m.p.h., strong enough that a ball at rest on the green was at risk of being moved. It was not surprising that an Irishman, Padraig Harrington, experienced with golf in windy conditions, won the championship. There is a saying in Scotland, “Nae wind, nae rain, nae golf.” To the Scottish, foul weather is a regular aspect of the game, not a rarity. Because it adds to the challenge of how a shot must be played, for the Scots the elements provide an interesting dimension that when missing diminishes the appeal of a round. For the once-a-week American player bad weather usually results in leaving the golf course until conditions improve, or a wait for a better day. Professional golfers don’t have the option of choosing when to play. A round of...
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