Golf altitude adjustment calculator

Apply Titleist's approximate altitude factor to a sea-level golf carry distance.

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Apply Titleist's approximate altitude factor to a sea-level golf carry distance.

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The cited Titleist estimate adds 0.00116 percent per foot above sea level. It is a starting estimate, not a universal ball-flight model. Enter sea-level carry, not total distance or carry already adjusted for another elevation. Wind, temperature, launch angle, spin, club and terrain are not modeled. Check how your own shots carry in the actual conditions.

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Apply Titleist's approximate altitude factor to a sea-level golf carry distance.

The cited Titleist estimate adds 0.00116 percent per foot above sea level. It is a starting estimate, not a universal ball-flight model. Enter sea-level carry, not total distance or carry already adjusted for another elevation. Wind, temperature, launch angle, spin, club and terrain are not modeled. Check how your own shots carry in the actual conditions.

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A worked example

For sea-level carry distance (yards) = 200, course elevation above sea level (feet) = 5000, estimated carry at elevation (yards) = 211.6.

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The cited Titleist estimate adds 0.00116 percent per foot above sea level. It is a starting estimate, not a universal ball-flight model. Enter sea-level carry, not total distance or carry already adjusted for another elevation. Wind, temperature, launch angle, spin, club and terrain are not modeled. Check how your own shots carry in the actual conditions.

Example results for sea-level carry distance (yards)

These examples use Course elevation above sea level (feet): 5000. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.

Sea-level carry distance (yards)Estimated carry at elevation (yards)
100105.8
200211.6
400423.2
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