Golf ball manufacturers have known for a long time that the secret to how far a golf ball flies is in the dimples. Past research was generally based on trial and error. Designing balls with varying patterns and dimple counts then measuring the flight results.
Now, scientist have employed a set of “Super Computers” each one thousands of times more powerful than your standard PC to crack the code of golf ball flight. Results could lead to golf ball dimple designs that will have your average Joe booming drives like a Tiger.
“For a golf ball, drag reduction means the ball flies farther,” said Clinton Smith, of Arizona State University, a member of the research team. “The long term goal is to optimize dimple design and realise the lowest drag possible,” Smith says.
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I just finished reading a post from golftraxx.blogspot.com about DJ Gregory’s inspiring story. Born with cerebral palsy and told he would never walk, DJ just completed an amazing feat. DJ covered almost 1,000 miles as he walked every hole of every round of every tournament from the past PGA Tour season.
Great job! Congratulations DJ
Harding Park Golf Course is located less than one mile from the Pacific Ocean, near scenic Skyline Boulevard and the renowned San Francisco Zoo. Originally designed by Willie Watson in 1925, the majestic, tree-lined layout has played host to many prestigious golf events.
A major renovation and restoration of this historic golf course began in the spring of 2002. The 15 month long project expanded the course from 6,743 to 7,200 yards along with major upgrades to the driving range and clubhouse, bringing them up to PGA Tour standards.
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