INSTRUCTOR'S CORNER: Wind & Patience
[Exceprt from original article written by Mike Rohrkemper for PGATour.com.] To play consistently in the wind, patience is exactly what you need. I want you to be patient and not rush your swing in the wind. It is very easy when taking a shorter backswing to rush your downswing in an effort to make up for lost speed; however in the wind, clubhead speed is your enemy because it makes the ball spin more causing it to fly higher in the air.
To promote a lower ball flight get your hands higher at address feeling as though your thumbs are pointed down towards the ground. As you swing, keep your thumbs pointed down to the ground especially on the follow through. This will keep spin off your ball.
So remember this phrase the next time you are playing in windy conditions or simply need to hit the ball low, "Thumbs towards the ground, keeps the ball down."