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Science of Golf

NBC Learn, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, uncovers the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of golf. Lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association.

Golf Cart Tee Times Graphic
How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play
June 2, 2023
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.
Lightning Strike on Golf Course
Meteorology & Weather
June 2, 2023
Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot.
Golfers on the Green
Course Setup
June 2, 2023
Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course.
Newton's Third Law of Motion Graphic
Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum
June 2, 2023
Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball.
Golf Compressions
Energy in Collisions & Compressions
June 2, 2023
Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions.
Golf Ball Dimples
Why Golf Balls Have Dimples
June 2, 2023
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
June 2, 2023
USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf.
Watering the Golf Green
Water Conservation
June 2, 2023
Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water.
Downward Look at Driver on Ball
Torque & Moment of Inertia
June 2, 2023
Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight.
Potential and Kinetic Energy
Potential & Kinetic Energy
June 2, 2023
LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy.
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