Lesson Plans

The Science of Golf

Grades: Middle School

Subject Area: Golf, Science

Made Possible By: The World Golf Hall of Fame and Shell Oil Company

Help your students discover how basic principles of physics translate into majestic drives and impossible putts. Hands-on activities compare a pendulum to a golfer’s swing, investigate how different putting surfaces affect momentum, and explore the aerodynamics of a golf ball.

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The Science of Golf

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