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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.

Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot.

Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course.

Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions.

Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball.

USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf.

USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface.

Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water.

Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight.

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