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Downward Look at Driver on Ball
Torque & Moment of Inertia
May 6, 2020
Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight.
Watering the Golf Green
Water Conservation
May 6, 2020
Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water.
Golf Swing Physics
Physics of the Golf Swing
May 6, 2020
The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives.
Math of Golf Scoring
Math of Golf Scoring
May 6, 2020
Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game.
Plaid Pants and Putting the Ball
Work, Energy & Power
May 6, 2020
Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power.
Pitching Wedge and Golf Ball
Friction & Spin
May 6, 2020
The brief collision between the club face and the ball produces friction, which unleashes spin.
Golf Average Acceleration
The Science of Golf: Kinematics
May 6, 2020
A stimpmeter calculates green speed by relying on the principals of kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration
Golf Handicap Index
Calculating a Golf Handicap Index
May 6, 2020
Golfers can have their Handicap Index calculated at a USGA-licensed golf club using this simple mathematical formula
Driver Approaching Ball on Tee
Volume, Displacement & Buoyancy
May 6, 2020
The Rules of Golf limit the volume of the head of a golf club to 460 cubic centimeters.
Golfball on Tee
Evolution of the Golf Ball
May 6, 2020
Golf balls have gone through radical changes to improve spin, reduce drag, and help the ball travel farther.
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