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Golf is a difficult game at best. The concept of hitting a ball that is 1.6“ in diameter into a hole that is 4” in diameter from a distance of over 400 yards in four swings seems a challenge to some, impossible to many. The primary factor in determining golf performance is the swing; learning a powerful, efficient, repeatable swing is the fastest path to golfing prowess. However, recent advances in equipment technology have made it easier for those even with the most flawed swing to experience improved performance on the golf course, and in turn, increased enjoyment of the game. In the following pages, we examine some of the equipment designs and technologies that make it easier for players of all abilities to get that ball in the hole.
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Chou, A.C.P. (2004). Engineering Methodology in Golf Studies. In: Hung, G.K., Pallis, J.M. (eds) Biomedical Engineering Principles in Sports. Bioengineering, Mechanics, and Materials: Principles and Applications in Sports, vol 1. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8887-4_2
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