Comments on: The Long Ball: Distance is Everything?

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 21:56:18 +0000

George, in purely scientific (and practical) terms, you're incorrect. The objects relate to each other. In both instances, the centers (of the club and the ball) first get closer to each other, then pause, then move away from each other.

It matters not in measuring CoR which is actually in motion first. The physics is the same regardless.

By: George Bibby

George Bibby — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:09:54 +0000

The COR formula is confusing. First the comparison of hitting a golf ball with club to a golf ball traveling 100 mph and hitting a metal wall and bouncing off at 75 mph is made. First, a ball going 100 mph and bouncing off the wall would have to come to a complete stop as it hits the wall and then change directions. Compare this to a ball that's stationary and then struck by a club at a rate of 100 mph. The ball would start its ascent at 100 mph and then its speed would decrease. To make this connection between the two examples would be incorrect since the conditions are different between the two examples.

By: Rule 14-3b: The "Range Finder" Rule | The Sand Trap

Rule 14-3b: The "Range Finder" Rule | The Sand Trap — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:09:19 +0000

It's illegal to use laser- and GPS-enabled range finders on the golf course during handicap and tournament play. But should it be?

By: Augusta to be Lengthened | The Sand Trap

Augusta to be Lengthened | The Sand Trap — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 02:49:38 +0000

Augusta National is being lengthened yet again. Yawwwwwwn. When will these people ever learn that it ain't distance that's dropping scoring averages?

By: Hootie's Balls | The Sand Trap

Hootie's Balls | The Sand Trap — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 03:39:39 +0000

The Masters is past, but there is still an important subject to discuss that cropped up before last week's action at Augusta. Should Hootie Johnson get to tell the players what ball they should use?

By: Players Finding the Rough is Tough | The Sand Trap

Players Finding the Rough is Tough | The Sand Trap — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:35:13 +0000

Is extra length really the way to "Tiger-proof" a golf course. Growing the rough out may be a more effective, and fair, way to put the teeth back into many tour tracks.

By: The PGA Championship: Time to Revert to Match Play | The Sand Trap

The PGA Championship: Time to Revert to Match Play | The Sand Trap — Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:22:10 +0000

If the PGA Championship were to revert to a matchplay format, it could offer viewers drama and a bit of history all at the same time.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 17:14:32 +0000

Interesting, and well researched story. That said, I have a real issue with thinking Merion will test the best players at this years am.

You're probably right -- but at what cost? Merion has spent a lot of time and money trying to squeeze new tees in all over the course to gain even a few yards in the hope of protecting Hugh Wilson's masterwork from being beaten up by some long-hitting college kids.

Tees, like on the sixth hole, are now pretty much in the firing range of the par five second. It is kind of ridiculous -- the efforts some courses have had to go to protect par. Tiger proofing? How about ProV proofing.

By: NSLog();

NSLog(); — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 18:44:01 +0000

I posted a story at The Sand Trap which discusses the distance professional golfers hit the ball these days. My conclusion is that distance is not everything, but that other factors, such as player conditioning, course conditioning, the lob wedge,...