Club de Golf Chapultepec -- venue for last week's WGC-Mexico Championship in Mexico City, Mexico -- sits at 7,500 feet above sea level.

The higher the elevation, the thinner the air. For golfers, that means less friction on their golf balls, which leads to shots with all clubs traveling considerably further than usual.

Just how much further? It's different for everyone, but check out this Instagram post Justin Thomas posted after a practice round early last week. It's a photo of his launch monitor readings, which shows his driver carrying almost 356 yards and totaling nearly 384 yards.

OK. Calm down. Chances are you aren't going to hit it that far.

But, even if you're just a common golfer, you're still going to have to factor in how altitude will impact your game.

Get to the range before your round at altitude. Don't wear yourself out -- remember, the thin air is also going to take a toll on your body -- but get your "adjusted" numbers dialed in.

It's going to be different.

"When I get to 3-4,000 feet, it's about a 7-yard difference in distance for me," said PGA Professional Rob Labritz. "The higher you get, maybe it's 10-15 yards. Don't change anything in your swing, but stand out there and figure out how far you're carrying the ball. And then trust it. It takes a round or two to get used to."

What you might find, Labritz explained, is if you're someone who typically hits your 9-iron 150 yards, suddenly that club from that yardage is going to be flying over the green.

"Playing well at altitude requires you to commit to a mindset," Labritz said. "Just like a round at sea level, you want to make solid contact. You just have to accept that it's going to travel further. The more practice you put in, the more comfortable you'll be."

If it seemed as though the best players in the world had little to no issues adjusting in Mexico City, well, that's because they're the best players in the world.

"They're the best at adjusting," Labritz said. "That's why they're on Tour."

So remember: Higher elevation = less friction in the air. As a result, you're going to be hitting the ball distances you've typically only dreamed. 

Check out: How to Calculate Golf Yardages at Altitude 

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Tip2: How to Calculate Golf Yardages at Altitude by Jim Thomas

Step 1
Determine the ideal trajectory for your shot. Lower shots will be less affected by altitude, while shots that travel higher tend to hang in the altitude for longer periods of time, carrying farther.

Step 2
Choose your club and note its tendencies. Drivers are designed to launch the ball high into the air, while wedges can be played for low and spinning shots.

Step 3
Add 10 percent of extra distance for every 5,000-foot increase in altitude. If you normally hit your 7-iron 150 yards at sea level, you should plan for 165 yards in the Rocky Mountains.

Step 4
Add 20 percent if you are playing an extremely high golf course, at 10,000 feet above sea level.

Step 5
Determine how far your ball actually travels. The carry time will differ based on launch and contact conditions. Every golfer's swing and impact conditions are different, so practice on the range to dial in your yardages on the rangefinder.

Step 6
Lessen your projected distance the closer you get to sea level. Plan for a decrease in yardage the closer you get to sea level.

Step 7
Judge the heat, humidity and air conditions. Altitude has more of an effect on extreme air conditions. According to major champion Tom Watson, in the cool morning air, the ball doesn't travel as far. However, as the air dries out and the day becomes hot and humid, the ball starts to jump again.