Golf On its surface, golf might seem like a unique game: hit a ball with a club into a hole in as few strokes as possible. In reality, the challenge is dynamic thanks to ever-changing conditions and strategically designed courses featuring water, sand, trees, and rough. Golf requires mental focus, coordination, and patience. But any body type can excel and it’s a sport for life! Find golf leagues, tournaments, camps, and clinics. Improve your skills with tips, tricks, drills, and more. 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Join now Breaking into the Game: Beginners Series Breaking into the Game: Introduction Looking to get into golf? Join Martin Hall as he teaches the basics you'll need to get out on the course for the first time. Breaking into the Game: Grip the Club The first step to a good golf swing is a good grip. Watch as Martin Hall teaches the proper golf club grip. Breaking into the Game: Set Up to the Ball Before you even take a swing, it's important to set up to the ball. Martin Hall demonstrates how. Breaking into the Game: Mini Swing Martin Hall demonstrates how to start small with a mini swing. Breaking into the Game: Half Swing Martin Hall guides you through some half swing drills to get you ready for your first full swing. Breaking into the Game: Full Swing You're finally ready to take your first full swing! Martin Hall demonstrates how to put every technique you've learned into one. Capture. Watch. Share.Gold medal moments happen every day.Stream games live from the palm of your hand. Clip and share highlights, relive the action with video on-demand, and build a community of support – all from your device.Start streaming for free Golf Videos Meet the Organization Changing the Future of Golf One $5 Round at a Time Youth on Course is making the game of golf more accessible to kids of all ages and backgrounds. Lessons with a Champion Golfer: Michelle Wie West Michelle Wie West showcases the powerful golf swing that made her a golfing phenom in the newest season of Lessons with a Champion Golfer. Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball. Calculating a Golf Handicap Index Golfers can have their Handicap Index calculated at a USGA-licensed golf club using this simple mathematical formula Math of Golf Scoring Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game. Evolution of the Golf Ball Golf balls have gone through radical changes to improve spin, reduce drag, and help the ball travel farther. View More SportsEngine Gear MarketplaceUp to 70% off new and pre-owned golf equipment Learn about the Science of Golf Volume, Displacement & Buoyancy The Rules of Golf limit the volume of the head of a golf club to 460 cubic centimeters. Calculating a Golf Handicap Index Golfers can have their Handicap Index calculated at a USGA-licensed golf club using this simple mathematical formula How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play 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. Math of Golf Scoring Unlike most sports, in the game of golf the player with the lowest score wins, and negative numbers can indicate a well-played game. Why Golf Balls Have Dimples USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface. Evolution of the Golf Ball Golf balls have gone through radical changes to improve spin, reduce drag, and help the ball travel farther. Torque & Moment of Inertia Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. Newton’s First & Second Laws of Motion USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf. Evolution of the Club Golf club innovations have led to efficiently utilize the mass of the club head and more. Physics of the Golf Swing The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives. Work, Energy & Power Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power. Meteorology & Weather Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot. View More Download the complete guide for golfGet a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with golf. Included in the guide are the following.Fundamentals of the GameGolf EquipmentDressed to PlayGolf Course SafetyGolf Etiquette Golf Terms ExplainedWays to PlayDownload the guide