How do golfers know where the ball lands?

Then when the golf ball lands in a target area or hits the fence (and comes to the ground), the RFID tag in the ball is picked up by beacons in the targets, and they can tell where your ball entered the target area.
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How do golfers know which ball is theirs?

The identification mark you use should be something drawn on your ball with a sharpie - such as a series of dots, a smiley face, or possibly a four-leaf clover for good luck - that will help you definitively say that the ball you found is your ball.
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How does Topgolf know which ball is yours?

The ball dispensers are equipped with RFID readers that can tell when you wave a club over the sensor. The ball also contains an RFID chip that tells the Topgolf system that it's you who's about to hit. “We know that you're the one playing because that ball is tagged to you,” Macaulay says.
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Is there a trackable golf ball?

The Graff Golf App is available on both the App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android. A year and a half of product development is behind us, ensuring that our smart golf ball is as sophisticated as possible.
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What is the liquid inside a golf ball?

Contrary to golf folklore, the liquid cores aren't dangerous. Titleist, for example, has used a salt water and corn syrup blend. Today's core is generally made from synthetic rubber -- which may be mixed with bits of metal, such as tungsten or titanium -- or a plastic-like material such as acrylate.
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How do golf ball finders work?

The Visiball ball finder eyeglasses use technology that allows light to reflect off a golf ball by eliminating the light of its surroundings. The technology works to stop as much light as possible from returning to the Visiball glasses. To do this, designers created the wrap-around style to keep out unwanted light.
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Why do golfers put dots on their balls?

Marking your golf ball is a tool to ensure that you can identify your golf ball and avoid penalty strokes. It can make your alignment on the tee, fairway (when placing is allowed), and on the green much simpler.
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Why do golfers take off their hats to shake hands?

The simple act of taking off your hat or visor and shaking your playing partner's hand is the way it's always been done and the way it always should be. It's a sign of respect and friendship for the other player, even in defeat.
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Do pros mark their golf balls?

Most PGA Tour pros have a stamp of their name, nickname, or initials on every golf ball (For example, Tiger uses “Tiger” … Rory McIroy uses “Rors”).
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Does UV light find golf balls?

A golf ball finder is a special UV torch designed help you find golf balls at night. This is not just any regular torch. They work with UV light, and are easily the best method of finding golf balls in the dark.
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How do I find a lost ball in my lawn?

How to Find a Lost Golf Ball
  1. Watch it all the way. One of the most common mistakes that golfers make once they slice or pull a shot is to turn their back on the ball. ...
  2. Follow the flight. ...
  3. Don't expect distance. ...
  4. Get some help. ...
  5. Don't search wildly. ...
  6. Walk more than one direction.
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What color golf ball is easiest?

Which colour is best? Yellow balls are three times easier to track over long distances and, according to studies, are easier to see at 250 yards than any other colour. Some golfers also believe in the psychological benefits of colours.
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What does the left arm do in the golf swing?

Although it isn't the dominant arm for right-handed players, the left arm is vital to the golf swing. It largely determines the spacing and arc of your golf swing, it helps control the clubface and ensures power through impact.
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How do pro golfers hit the ball so high?

To hit the golf ball higher, you need four things: clubhead speed; a shallow or upward angle of attack; loading into your trail side; and a good hip turn away from the ball followed by a fast turn back through into impact.
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Do whiffs count in golf?

Under the Rules of Golf, any stroke in which you intend to hit the ball counts. It doesn't matter how far the ball goes. If you swing and miss, and you were trying to hit the ball, then it counts. If you take another swing at it, then you're counting your next stroke after the whiff.
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What is the easiest golf ball to see?

Simply put, yellow golf balls are a lot easier to see. This is especially true with the fluorescent or neon yellow hue found on many balls, including the Srixon Q-Star and Q-Star Tour.
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Should dogs chew on golf balls?

No, golf balls are not safe for dogs of any size. Golf balls pose a choking hazard, especially for bigger dogs. Golf balls also contain toxic materials that can hurt your canine. Furthermore, chipped pieces can damage the intestines or esophagus, while fiberglass material can damage teeth.
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What are the dimples on a golf ball called?

What Are Dimples On A Golf Ball Called? What is this? In most cases, golf ball dimples are simply referred to as dimples. However, there are some instances when they will be called indentations or more thoroughly referred to as the golf ball dimples pattern.
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Do all golf balls weigh the same?

Richards' testing found that most golf balls in average condition all weighed within . 3 grams of the 45.93g limit. It's still worth noting however, not all golf balls weigh the same. A Pinnacle ball has a different weight than a Dunlop ball, but all golf ball manufacturers are working near the same basic guidelines.
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How do they get golf balls out of lakes?

Crewmembers stand on the ground at opposite ends of the pond and guide the roller by pulling on a wire connected to it. If the roller gets stuck in mud or rocks, one of the crewmembers goes underwater to free it. After they have combed the pond, crewmembers pull the roller to the ground and pop out the golf balls.
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Is there an app to help you find your golf ball?

Shot Tracer Android

The most sophisticated ball flight tracking app for Android devices. Customize your tracer, measure drive distance, trace your swing and putt, plus so much more!
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