Science of Golf

Friction and Spin - STEM Lesson Plan (Grades 6-12)

This document is a companion piece to video titled Work, Energy, & Power and is intended as a resource for educators.

Course Setup

Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course.

Course Setup - STEM Lesson Plan (Grades 4-12)

This document is a companion piece to video titled Course Setup and is intended as a resource for educators.

How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play - STEM Lesson Plan (Grades 4-12)

This document is a companion piece to video titled How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play and is intended as a resource for…

How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play

Improving the pace of play on a golf course is much like trying to control flow rate through a funnel, or traffic on a highway.

Meteorology & Weather

Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot.

Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum

Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball.

Meteorology & Weather - STEM Lesson Plan (Grades 4-12)

This document is a companion piece to video titled Meteorology & Weather and is intended as a resource for educators.

Newton's Third Law of Motion & Momentum (Grades 7-12)

Energy in Collisions & Compressions

Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions.