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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Anytime.Livestream youth sports from any device.With SportsEngine Play, you can be there no matter where you are. Download free 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. Done with class? Tee it up! A full year of tee time credits, waived fees, and more - only for students! Join now Golf Videos Lewis Excited for Future of Golf, Women in Sports Legendary golfer Stacy Lewis joined On Her Turf to discuss the future of women in golf. Calculating a Golf Handicap Index Golfers can have their Handicap Index calculated at a USGA-licensed golf club using this simple mathematical formula Physics of the Golf Swing The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives. Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball. Water Conservation Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water. 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. View More Learn about the Science of Golf 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. Meteorology & Weather Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot. Friction & Spin The brief collision between the club face and the ball produces friction, which unleashes spin. Why Golf Balls Have Dimples USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface. Physics of the Golf Swing The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives. Energy in Collisions & Compressions Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions. Course Setup Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course. Torque & Moment of Inertia Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. The Science of Golf: Kinematics A stimpmeter calculates green speed by relying on the principals of kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball. Volume, Displacement & Buoyancy The Rules of Golf limit the volume of the head of a golf club to 460 cubic centimeters. 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. 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. 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