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Golf
Golf is a game that has been played through the ages. Steeped in history and tradition, this game of honor instills key life skills of honesty and integrity. The WikiAnswers Golf category includes information about golfers and golf history, clubs and equipment as well as questions on the rules.
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Can you declare your golf ball unplayable by landing in the rough?
Yes. Under Rule 28, a player may declare his ball unplayable, and the player is the sole judge of such a declaration.
To remedy the unplayable ball, the player may opt to rehit the ball from the last location, drop the ball behind the unplayable lie on a direct line from the hole through the unplayable lie to the drop point, or drop the ball within two club-lengths of the unplayable lie but not nearer the hole.
However, declaring a ball unplayable is not a free declaration---the player incurs a one stroke penalty (as if the ball landed in a water hazard).
Local rules from the course or club may prohibit this declaration, however. Typically listed as "play the ball as it lies," or similar wording, this would instruct the player to not lift a ball simply due to an unfavorable lie. Violating that rule would incur a two stroke penalty.
Also, to declare a ball unplayable simple because the lie is unfavorable would violate the gentlemanly etiquette of the game of golf, and is heavily frowned upon.
If a golf score changed from 1 below par to 5 above par how could the score change?
The score would change by increasing 6 strokes - like from -1 to +5. For instance, if the golf course was par 70, 69 would be one under and 75 would be 5 over par. Remember, in golf the lower the score the better. Making par for 18 holes is very difficult for most golfers. Berney Trembly
How do you avoid the dam shank?
To avoid the dreaded "shank" whilst pitching/chipping take up your normal stance and when comfortable shuffle your feet back (away from ball) maybe a few inches not so that you are stretching but just mildly uncomfortable .. then swing as you would normally makin sure you DO NOT LIFT YOUR HEAD (major fault) .. This routine has worked for me for over 20 years (never shanked since I adopted it) keeping your head as still as possible throughout your full swing will gain better control on all shots... But be warned do not strain your head to stay still it is important to relax let the flow of your swing bring your head up as you turn through to finish.... Good Luck
Would a driver with 12 degree loft be too much for a swing speed above 100mph?
Swing speed is only really applicable to the shaft flex. 100 MPH would be perfect for a stiff shaft, maybe even some X stiff shafts. The key thing to look at is launch angle and spin rate. With a stiff shaft, your swing speed and a 12 degree driver the ball will be coming off the face very very high and spinning like mad, which will rob you of distance and consistency. I would recommend a 9 or 9.5 degree for you with a stiff shaft. The best thing to do is go to a good golf shop and get custom fitted, they will find the best driver and shaft for you and your game.
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Ball in sandtrap hit sand in backswing is it a penalty?
You are given a two shot penalty in stroke play, or loss of hole in matchplay.
What effect has a keyway on the strength of a shaft?
1. This is due to the stress concentration at the corners of the key way and reduction in the cross-sectional area of the shaft. It, other words the torsional strength of the shaft is reduced.
2. In case the key way is too long and the key is of sliding type, then the angle of twist increased.
So it is actually assumed that the strength of the keyed shaft is 75% of the solid shaft.
When a golfer gets to a new hole where does he or she stand to drive the ball?
They hit their first shot on a new hole from the tee box, in between the tee markers as per the rules of golf.
What is the terminal velocity of a golf ball?
a golf ball of with a mass of 45g and diamter 4.3cm reach terminal speed when dropped from a height of 25m, the drag coefficient is 0.35 and the density of air is 1.2kg/m^3.
using the formulavt=sqrt(2∗mgCpA)
vt=sqrt(2∗(45g)(9.8m/s2)(.35)(1.2kg/m3)(0.043m))
so pluggeed that into my calculator, and found the terminal speed of 220.99m/s.
What is the Difference between hybrid rescue and woods?
A hybrid club blends the loft of an iron with the concept of a fairway wood. A hybrid will usually have quite a high loft, and can replace a 2 iron, a 3 iron, and 4 iron and even a 5 iron. They are designed with a low centre of gravity which is meant to get the ball airborne easily and also provide great forgiveness. Fairway woods have lower lofts than hybrids usually starting at about 15 degrees or so. Another main difference is that hybrids have shorter shafts which give a better attack angle, where fairway woods have longer shafts which help give extra distance.
What is Jack Nicklaus 18 titles?
Jack Nicklaus is a professional golfer that was born on January 21, 1940. Some of the years that he won the 18 titles are 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986.
Golfer who won the 1992 U. S. open?
Tom Kite, he finished on 3 under and beat Jeff Sluman by 2 shots.
How long would a logo golf ball last that has never been hit?
It would last as long as the golf ball. It would only wear away with play.
How much should you tip a bell boy?
Depending on whereabouts in the world you are, the service you received etc.
If they were really rude and discourteous, I wouldn't tip!
In the UK, I would generally tip around £2.00, which is about $4.00
What does A stand for ongolf iron head covers?
The "A" most likely stands for attack wedge. Some of the newer iron sets come with attack wedges which is basically the same thing as a gap wedge.
Where did the word golf come from?
The word is first known in English from the 15th century from Scots. Although the etymology is uncertain, the most likely origin is thought to be from the Middle Dutch colf ("'club'").
