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Golf Balls - The Science Behind The Dimples

...The dynamics behind the flight of the golf ball offers a fascinating insight into the physical interworkings of air pressure, turbulence, and aerodynamics.

When golf was first played in Scotland, most players played using clumsy golf apparatus, with the first golf clubs and golf balls made of wood.

In 1618 the Featherie was introduced. It was a golf ball made of feather. This feather golf ball was handcrafted from goose feathers tightly pressed into a horse or cowhide sphere while still wet. After drying, the leather shrank and the feathers expanded, creating a hardened golf ball.

As this type of golf ball was specially handcrafted, it was usually more expensive than golf clubs, so that only a few privileged people could afford to play golf back then.

After the Featherie golf ball came the Guttie golf ball. This type of golf ball was made from the rubber-like sap of the Gutta tree found in the tropics, and was shaped into a sphere when...more

Used Golf Balls - Name Brands for Less

...Used golf balls with name brand appeal can save you a lot of money. Did you know that a dozen high graded used Titleist golf balls can cost under $20, compared to $45 - $50 when brand new?

You are probably asking yourself, what's the catch? If those pre-owned golf balls are so cheap, are they worth buying? How do you know if the golf ball will fly straight and far or putt true? Used golf balls come in the same size, but are they in different shapes?

After all, as soon as someone tees up a new brand ...more

Why Exercise Is Crucial In Achieving The Correct Golf Swing

...eet to the lower leg and right up to the hamstring and hip muscles. The lower back is an extremely important part of the body in executing the correct golf swing.

We then move up to other muscles in the back arms and neck. A golf specific-exercise program will be much less strenuous and much more effective in helping a golfer to achieve consistent execution of the correct golf swing.

This will usually involve both strength exercises as well as stretch exercises.

Another aspect that tends to interfere wit...more

Golf Lessons - Where To Get Them And What To Look For

...f game improve considerably.

There are many instructional kits out there, mainly because of the incredible increase in popularity of the sport. The more people who are ready to play the game, the more they're all looking for ways to improve their game.

Golf is not only a sport where you are challenged by other participant, the course also challenges you and the most challenge someti...more

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