To compress the golf ball better, you do not squeeze it. Instead, you hit it with your iron clubs. You make the clubhead move down into the ball at the moment of impact. This traps the ball between the clubface and the ground for a split second. This action sends the ball flying far and … Read more
You have probably heard the fact. Maybe a friend told you on the tee box. Perhaps you read it online. “A golf ball has 336 dimples.” It is one of those neat little pieces of sports trivia. But it leaves a bigger question hanging in the air. Why? Why 336? Is it a magic number? … Read more
Putting backspin on a golf ball happens when you create a lot of friction between the ball and your club. You do this by hitting down on the ball with a clean clubface. This makes the ball spin backwards very fast. When it lands on the green, it will stop quickly or even roll back … Read more
You can fit about 340 golf balls into a standard 5-gallon bucket. But that number is not as simple as it seems. The exact amount changes based on some key things. This article will give you the number and show you the simple math behind it. We will explain why the number changes and how … Read more
If you want to perfectly hit the golf ball farther, you need to make it leave the clubface very fast. This is called ball speed. It is the most important thing for distance. This does not mean you should just swing your arms as hard as you can. That often makes things worse. The real … Read more