Golf may look like a simple game, but there’s a whole lot of science behind every swing.
Check out the tech that makes it all possible.
Did you know there’s a technological reason why the golf ball is dimpled, meaning there are several indentations on its surface? In this section, you’ll see the materials that make up a golf ball and learn why they are dimpled. If you’re curious about golf clubs and how they’re designed to help players bring their A-game to the golf course, go back to the ‘Golf’ section on the ‘Learn & Play’ page. Behind the golf club and ball is a team of research and development experts that continually push limits by using new technologies and advanced materials to enhance these tools. These teams exist not just in golf, but in your favorite sport, too!
There are tons of different kinds of golf balls, but most revolve around the same general concept. If you were to open up a golf ball, you’d find a variety of different materials. These allow for great performance throughout a full round of golf, from high-speed drives to gentle putts.
The dimples on a golf ball are for aerodynamic purposes, helping the ball fly straight through the air.