2007-01-04 23:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by Clive Roland 5 in Sports ➔ Golf
Apparently, the gravity at the equator is only 0.6% less than at the poles, so if you are asking if all things are equal (altitude, enviromental conditions, etc.), then no, you will not notice a discernible difference in your driver distance.
2007-01-05 02:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by Brinkman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are likely a few factors that would help you answer this question. How far the ball will travel, with all other things equal, like your golf clubs and ball, etc. are these:
1) Wind - Probably the single biggest factor. This varies day-to-day and, in general, is not likely location specific.
2) Air Density - In other words, if the air is thinner, the ball will travel further. If you decide to play in Colorado, which is significantly above sea level, the ball will travel further than it will in say, Florida, which is not.
3) Ground condition - The hardness of the ground and the condition of the fairway (let's assume you're hitting those fairways! :) ) makes a ball roll further. I would guess the advantage goes to the equator on this one, as the heat would bake the ground to a stone-like hardness, but proper irrigation could keep the ground soft anywhere in the world. I've played some courses in Las Vegas (in the middle of a desert) that were beautifully soft because they watered the grass practically all day.
So check out the sea level differences and think about ground hardness and probable weather (wind) conditions and you can find your answer.
Hope this helps, and happy golfing!
2007-01-05 08:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jay B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably won't make much of a difference. At least not noticeably. The truth is that the metal in golf clubs do better in higher temperatures. However with warmer temperatures the air is heavier and the ball will find it more difficult to travel. This in turn means there will more than likely be little or no difference. Also the golf course has a lot to do with distance. How much it will roll and elevation changes. All these factors contribute to distance and more than likely it will mean you will probably hit the ball around the same distance you normally do or at least it won't be a drastic change.
2007-01-05 10:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Danny Dips 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living near the equator makes no discernable difference on your golf swing.
2007-01-05 08:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by thomas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know much about golf but, I have to say you should just experiment with it.
2007-01-05 07:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by asianbigboy1993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋