Dimples

Did you know that golf balls are “cute?” After all, they have dimples! The average standard “official” golf ball has 326 dimples. But why do golf balls have dimples in the first place? I’m putting on my “physics hat” now. The dimples are there to allow the ball to have a greater “lift” when hit. The dimples help the air flow over and around the ball, allowing the golf ball to go higher and straighter than balls without dimples. There is symmetry in the golf ball’s design. The manufacturers of golf balls respect this aero-dynamic specification. Without the dimples, and without these dimples being symmetrical, the sport of golf wouldn’t be as elegant – or as much fun!