At 600 to 1, 000 meters above the ground, no matter where you are in the world, there is a strong and steady wind at those heights.

FORBES: Italy's KITEnergy Converts High Altitude Winds to Electricity

Max held the rudder steady, and the sail had a constant bellyful of wind, but as the hours passed the city grew smaller.

NEWYORKER: Max at Sea

The need for a strong, steady breeze means that many of the best sites for wind farms are just the sort of wild and windswept uplands that rural campaigners want to preserve.

ECONOMIST: Wind farms

"I played nice and steady and took a few chances on the front nine and then the wind got up, " he said, before giving credit to his temporary local caddie.

BBC: Aussie overshadows top trio