[EdStraker]

I have actually had some of my best success when it blows very hard because it makes me focus on rhythm and pace more than anything else. I never try to overpower the ball when it is windy because more speed equals more spin which is bad in the wind.

I think most players swing to hard into the wind AND downwind which gets them of their game. I use the less is more philosophy when playing in the wind. Less effort into the wind with less loft. Use more loft downwind with the same effort and you will see better results.

I agree totally, this past Sunday I shot a UnoCal (76) (gas station chain in Calif) with the wind blowing 25 mph on a course with a slope of 130 using the approach golfgnome mentions.

I would love to shoot a Phillips (66)