The primary objective of golf is to
score holes with as few swings as possible. That's why a hole-in-one,
from tee to cup in one stroke, is often a cause for a golfer to jump
in joy.
To achieve this feat, you need two
things: speed
and altitude,
both of which can be achieved by a good swing. The casual golfer can
send a ball flying for more than 200 yards with a swing speed of 90
mph. However, hitting fast isn't enough; your hit must also make the
ball claw for altitude so that it lands closer to the hole.
Contrary to popular belief, a launch
angle of 45 degrees won't make the farthest distance if you take air
friction into account, Forbes contributor Steven Salzburg writes. He
says a launch angle of 35 degrees can take the ball much farther.
However, at a menial 112 yards, that would barely win any pro
tournaments.
By applying a backspin, i.e. the
backward rotation that helps golf balls grind to a halt after landing
on the green, a golfer can send a ball almost twice as far at just
half the angle. To nail this shot, you need good form, which is
something you can develop through constant practice in front of a
golf practice net.
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