More often than not, weather conditions on the PGA Tour are great, but that isn’t always the case.
Over the course of the year, there can be rounds played in tough conditions, one of them being wind.
This can affect all facets of the game, from ball-striking all the way to putting. So, who are the best wind players on the PGA Tour?
Thanks to Betsperts (last 12 months) and the “wind” search function, there are answers. These players are good to target when golf betting on a tournament with windy conditions.
Best Wind Players on the PGA Tour
Scottie Scheffler
As of June 2026, Scheffler has gained the most strokes in the last 12 months with moderate and extreme wind conditions. He’s No. 2 in just moderate and No. 3 in just extreme.
Matt Fitzpatrick
As of June 2026, Fitzpatrick has gained the third-most strokes in the last 12 months in rounds with moderate wind conditions. He’s gained the second-most when combining moderate and extreme.
Chris Gotterup
As of June 2026, Gotterup has gained the most strokes in the last 12 months in moderate wind conditions, and the third-most when combining moderate and extreme.
Honorable Mention: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Xander Schauffele, Kurt Kitayama, Cameron Young, Tommy Fleetwood, Alex Smalley, Hideki Matsuyama and Nicolai Hojgaard.
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