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Magic Formula for Elevation and/or Wind?

• CanineSupervisor 1,882 Posts

  Fri, Jan 16 2015 2:44 PM

  Ahh, quadratic formulas.  LOL

  I think we need an aerodynamic drag formula, however, such as...

  R = ½ρCAv²

  But, if you choose not to do complex physics calcs - just hit the ball with two separate clubs into the specific wind and elevation and record the distances. Easy peasy. LMAO !

  just sayin'...

• mantis0014 8,946 Posts

  Fri, Jan 16 2015 6:14 PM

  Infinito3010:

  X^2  =  A^2   +   B^2;  Where x is the hypotenuse.

  I've got a headache now....lol

• Infinito3010 3,689 Posts

  Fri, Jan 16 2015 6:23 PM

  Lift ∝ V^2 bottom− V^2 top = (V0 + ωR)^2− (V0 − ωR)^2= 4V.0.ω.R ∝ V.0.ω.R

  Golf ball lift is proportional to its initial velocity and angular velocity times the radius of the golf ball.

• JZeman17 258 Posts

  Fri, Jan 16 2015 7:18 PM

  mmikkeelee:

  so type into a calculator

  Really??  Maybe reason for slow play by several players out there in 'virtual golf' land. LOL

  or What if you leave it at home?  Just sayin'.  u b up the crik!!

• mmikkeelee 591 Posts

  Sat, Jan 17 2015 4:02 AM

  lol

  i use my phone calculator..

  altough i use these calulations you cannot beat course knowledge .

  ;0)