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LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy.

Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power.

Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game.

The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives.

The brief collision between the club face and the ball produces friction, which unleashes spin.

Golf balls have gone through radical changes to improve spin, reduce drag, and help the ball travel farther.

The Rules of Golf limit the volume of the head of a golf club to 460 cubic centimeters.

Golfers can have their Handicap Index calculated at a USGA-licensed golf club using this simple mathematical formula

Golf club innovations have led to efficiently utilize the mass of the club head and more.

Just as engineers design planes and boats to be more aerodynamic, Franklin will need to master the basic principles of fluid dynamics in order to be the fastest swimmer in the pool.