[Worldseries27]

For 3 trillion stacey will demonstrate how climate change affects the flight of golf balls

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

For 3 trillion stacey will demonstrate how climate change affects the flight of golf balls

Closer to $60 TRILLION, but point well taken

[Bruceg0028]

Maybe you’re just happier and more relaxed and your playing better since you got to TV!

[biker1]

Yes, elevation (pressure) will generally have the largest impact, followed by temperature and then moisture. There could be some other temperature related impacts such as the golf ball compressing less in colder temperatures. I am only addressing the atmospheric component. In Denver, all other things being equal, you would probably see about a 10% increase in distance when compared to sea level.

Originally Posted by RcCalais

I always thought elevation was the main difference but I would think Tenn. is a bit higher. Concerning elevation, when working in a mountainous area where the elevation was 7,300 ft., the longest place to hit practice balls was just a little over 200 yards. At that elevation the longest club I could hit was a 6 iron. That isn't a big deal for the guys on tour but for this weekend golfer that was about 40 yards more than normal.

[johnblackwell]

For a really small effect, you are slightly further from the center of the earth (an oblate spheroid) here, so gravity is slightly less, and is also opposed by a slightly greater centrifugal force as you go round a larger circle each day. Good luck trying to measure this effect!

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

I think everybody understands the ball flight physics. Lower air density dues to elevation humidity and/or temperature leads to longer ball flight.

But I think the environment also affects the golfer, and that can be the more important effect. When its hot I swing more fluidly. How about you?

You're just getting more roll on the ball due to the grass conditions. Lush fairways are practically unheard of here, IMHO.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Since I moving to the Villages, I have noticed my balls flying quite a bit further than they did in my prior home. Is that a thing in Florida due to the hot humid summer weather? Ther internet seems to say our low elevation cancels the high temperature air-pressure wise so the balls fly no farther. But, I don't think it my imagination.

Not touching this one. 😆

[LivinDream665]

Might have something to do with the underwear you are wearing in Florida.

[admiral72]

1. Altitude (Elevation)
Higher altitudes = longer shots.

Air is less dense at higher elevations (e.g., Denver, Colorado), which means there's less air resistance (drag), so the ball flies further.

Rule of thumb: you gain about 2% more distance for every 1,000 feet of elevation.

2. Temperature
Warmer air is less dense than cold air, so the ball travels farther in hot weather.

Example: A ball might fly 5–10 yards farther on a hot summer day than on a cold morning.

3. Humidity
Surprisingly, humid air is less dense than dry air (because water vapor is lighter than oxygen and nitrogen).

So, humid conditions can add a small boost to ball flight distance — though this effect is usually minor.

And then there is rollout.

[fdpaq0580]

Tried soaking my balls in Red Bull to give them wings.

Didn't help.

[TomSpasm]

I've never heard anyone else say that their balls go further here than "up north". It's usually the opposite.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by TomSpasm

I've never heard anyone else say that their balls go further here than "up north". It's usually the opposite.

absolutely my drives go farther here! Fist, unless its above 80 degrees up north, I am not as flexible after herniated discs and muscluler scar tissue. . .

Second, the golf ball is tested at 72 degrees i believe, not sure , and with the higher temps here, the ball gets a bit more responsive. .

Finally, up here there are trees everywhere, and hilly, so a few high elevation tee boxes can get my drive a bit farther, but the elevation is less than 100 ft, difference, so no, its not elevation. .

maybe the much narrower fairways up north contribute not getting as far, but lets not go there please

[Bwanajim]

That's disconcerting. I would definitely wear tighter underwear!😂😂

[ilwitxvafl]

For me the ball is going straighter and further since moving down here simply because I am much more relaxed now.

[ByebyeMichigan]

you talking golf or ……..??????