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Golfers on the Green
Course Setup
May 6, 2020
Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course.
Lightning Strike on Golf Course
Meteorology & Weather
May 6, 2020
Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot.
Golf Cart Tee Times Graphic
How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play
May 6, 2020
Improving the pace of play on a golf course is much like trying to control flow rate through a funnel, or traffic on a highway.
Newton's Third Law of Motion Graphic
Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum
May 6, 2020
Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball.
Golf Compressions
Energy in Collisions & Compressions
May 6, 2020
Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions.
Mowing the Golf Course
Golf Course Agronomy
May 6, 2020
Agronomy is used to maintain turfgrass and create ideal environments for golf.
Golf Ball Dimples
Why Golf Balls Have Dimples
May 6, 2020
USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface.
Golf Velocity Image
Newton’s First & Second Laws of Motion
May 6, 2020
USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf.
Potential and Kinetic Energy
Potential & Kinetic Energy
May 6, 2020
LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy.
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.
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